Jazz Ensemble Library Series

With more than a nod to the original recording by Steely Dan, Mike takes this tune to new heights in his funky and stylized version. Featuring a tenor and trombone duet at the top, this chart is also...

From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed Innervisions album from 1973, this infectious funk tune has been covered by a variety of artists over the years and found its way into several movies. With a distinctive...

From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed Innervisions album from 1973, this infectious funk tune has been covered by a variety of artists over the years and found its way into several movies. With a distinctive...

Reminiscent of the sassy and funky version recorded by Chaka Kahn, here is a hot re-working of the classic Beatles hit. Featuring creative harmonies and sizzling horn riffs, this is sure to add a spar...

Here is one of the signature hits from the 'Godfather of Soul” James Brown in a funky and well-scored chart. The saxes take the lead while the brass deliver all the tight horn riffs. An optional open...

From the Trombone Shorty CD 'Backatown', this tune features the powerful underlying pulse of a New Orleans second line feel. In this exciting arrangement, the ensemble alternately screams with the ful...

From the Trombone Shorty CD 'Backatown', this tune features the powerful underlying pulse of a New Orleans second line feel. In this exciting arrangement, the ensemble alternately screams with the ful...

This funk classic from Jaco Pastorius naturally features a prominent role for the bass player. Skillfully arranged for full jazz ensemble, the back and forth riffs are traded between smaller groups wi...

This classic funk tune from the '70s was written by Stevie Wonder, but became a huge hit for Rufus and Chaka Khan. Featuring a slow and driving pulse with heavily syncopated figures, this chart provid...

This grooving funk chart was written for the 2025 South Carolina All-State Jazz Ensemble. With biting rhythms, harmonic twists and fresh orchestrations, this chart offers a different sound that will b...

Reminiscent of the sassy and funky version recorded by Chaka Kahn, here is a hot re-working of the classic Beatles hit. Featuring creative harmonies and sizzling horn riffs, this is sure to add a spar...

Inspired by the famous arrangement that Quincy Jones penned for Ray Charles, here is an impressive offering that pays tribute to Ray's genius for style and showmanship. This is hard-hitting big band w...

Having written this for her son in 1998, composer Michele Fernández brings us this highly emotional and rewarding work for jazz ensemble. The nostalgic opening solo section (which is optional) leads t...

Originally recorded by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers in 1960, this Wayne Shorter classic was written in honor of Lester Young and swings hard from beginning to end. Mark Taylor's exciting chart ope...

This hard-swinging chart was written for the 2024 Tennessee All-State Jazz Ensemble. With a groove that alternates between a two-beat and four-beat feel, all sections enjoy great figures along with an...

This hard-swinging chart was written for the 2024 Tennessee All-State Jazz Ensemble. With a groove that alternates between a two-beat and four-beat feel, all sections enjoy great figures along with an...

This hard-swinging chart was written for the 2024 Tennessee All-State Jazz Ensemble. With a groove that alternates between a two-beat and four-beat feel, all sections enjoy great figures along with an...

This arrangement of the classic favorite brilliantly captures the genius of Chuck Mangione. Solo changes for Trumpet. Lead Trumpet plays high C, Trombone 1-3 play high G.

This arrangement of the classic favorite brilliantly captures the genius of Chuck Mangione. Solo changes for Trumpet. Lead Trumpet plays high C, Trombone 1-3 play high G.

Dave Barduhn has given this laid-back Hoagy Carmichael classic an inventive down and dirty treatment. It's a proven crowd-pleaser, and with the impressive alto feature, it's certain to become a favori...

Dave Barduhn has given this laid-back Hoagy Carmichael classic an inventive down and dirty treatment. It's a proven crowd-pleaser, and with the impressive alto feature, it's certain to become a favori...

Here is the St. Louis Blues like you've never heard it before! It opens in a slow New Orleans style with optional parts for clarinet and tuba. Quickly shifting key and tempo, this masterful arrangemen...

Here's a fresh version of this Ellington classic done in a Latin style that really sizzles. Solid and creative writing for the entire ensemble.

Mark Taylor has created an effective new treatment of a great standard song. Alternating between a samba feel and swing, this chart also uses contrasting textures of small group playing and full ensem...