Jazz Ensemble Library Series

Based on the famous Joe Cocker recording of this well-known rock tune, John Wasson has crafted a terrific funk chart which opens with the distinctive piano and conga duet. Energetic throughout, there...

It doesn't get any funkier than this! James Brown and one of his trademark tunes are a perfect match for Mark Taylor and this outstanding version for jazz ensemble. Features hot writing for the brass...

Recorded by Michael Jackson back in the 1980s, this highly infectious tune has one of pop music's funkiest bass lines plus an all-around great groove.

Sly & the Family Stone became a household name in the late '60s, and this up-tempo rock tune typifies this group's energetic and funky style. This one will be a blast for your students to play and a b...

From the landmark jazz album Kind of Blue by Miles Davis, Les Hooper adds his own stamp of originality and craftsmanship with this outstanding setting. The trumpet soloist is supported by a light rock...

Drawing inspiration from the hot version recorded by Aretha Franklin, Roger Holmes takes this Motown favorite (originally recorded by Sam & Dave) and creates a sizzling chart for big band. A driving r...

Recorded by Eurythmics in 1985, here is an exciting up-tempo rock chart featuring hot ensemble licks and a relentless rhythmic pulse.

Recorded by Eurythmics in 1985, here is an exciting up-tempo rock chart featuring hot ensemble licks and a relentless rhythmic pulse.

Here is the early funk classic by Buddy Miles in a hot setting by Roger Holmes. Along with the signature bass riff, this chart features flexible solo space for any instrument and crisp background horn...

Written in a sophisticated funk style and recorded by Steely Dan, this appealing chart features a moderate tempo, biting harmonies, and solo space for piano and trombone. Great change of pace programm...

Recorded by Michael Jackson on Thriller, this distinctive laid-back hit has been recorded by artists ranging from Boyz II Men to David Benoit to Miles Davis. Mike Tomaro's stylized version combines a...

Made famous at Woodstock back in 1969, Soul Sacrifice helped to put the group Santana in the mainstream of popular music. Interspersed with hot figures for the saxes and punches for the brass, you can...

One of the classic hits from The Who, this hard-driving rocker has stood the test of time, and is often found today used in film and TV. Here's a creative version for big band that uses a mix of style...

One of first tunes to put the group Chicago on the map was this early rocker from 1970. John Wasson stays true to the original in this outstanding version for jazz ensemble that features solos for alt...

With some creative twists and turns, but always with an underlying sense of drive, this arrangement takes this ZZ Top classic into some exciting uncharted territory! Thick ensemble textures are combin...

Of the relatively few number of instrumental hits recorded by pop group Chicago, Mongonucleosis recorded in 1974 remains a popular standout. This upbeat chart features a moderate rock groove, a catchy...

Of the relatively few number of instrumental hits recorded by pop group Chicago, Mongonucleosis recorded in 1974 remains a popular standout. This upbeat chart features a moderate rock groove, a catchy...

Bring the house down with this incredible arrangement of the classic hit song that has spanned multiple decades and genres. Opening as a rock ballad, the lead tenor takes the melody and passes to the...

The hit gospel rock single from Sting's debut solo album The Dream of the Blue Turtles has been masterfully arranged by Mike Tomaro for advanced big bands.

The hit gospel rock single from Sting's debut solo album The Dream of the Blue Turtles has been masterfully arranged by Mike Tomaro for advanced big bands.

When you think of the group Blood, Sweat & Tears, this tune epitomizes the hard driving rock feel and tightly voiced brass lines that they became known for. Perfectly adapted for jazz ensemble by Roge...

Recorded by Eurythmics in 1985, here is an exciting up-tempo rock chart featuring hot ensemble licks and a relentless rhythmic pulse.

Here is the early funk classic by Buddy Miles in a hot setting by Roger Holmes. Along with the signature bass riff, this chart features flexible solo space for any instrument and crisp background horn...

Written in a sophisticated funk style and recorded by Steely Dan, this appealing chart features a moderate tempo, biting harmonies, and solo space for piano and trombone. Great change of pace programm...

Recorded by Michael Jackson back in the 1980s, this highly infectious tune has one of pop music's funkiest bass lines plus an all-around great groove.