Little Big Band Series

Arranged with modest ranges and in the little big band format, here is a great-sounding version of Stevie Wonder's classic hit. Featured is the authentic funk groove, and the solo section written for...

One of the best-known Latin tunes ever written, Tito Puente's hit is arranged here in a medium Latin rock style skillfully scored in the 6-horn format. With easy rhythms and modest ranges, this chart...

Enhance any holiday concert with Mark's smooth light bossa treatment of one of Irving Berlin's most popular songs. Scored for 6 horns, this arrangement will sound great with limited amount of rehearsa...

Here is the Miles Davis jazz standard skillfully and uniquely arranged for 6 horns plus rhythm. On the head, the saxes take the signature melody line answered by the brass. The open solo section featu...

Featuring tenor sax and trombone, here's a smooth arrangement of one of Jobim's best melodies! With a medium samba groove and skilled scoring throughout, this one sounds great in the six-horn format.

This jazz standard by Horace Silver from 1956 features an exotic and captivating Latin jazz groove along with a distinctive melodic line and chord progression. Mark Taylor uses elements from Horace's...

This well-known theme gets a make-over inspired by the version recorded by Bobby McFerrin. The groove is medium swing with an occasional hint of rock thrown in. An effective treatment for smaller inst...

One of the early soulful rock tunes, Lee Morgan's Sidewinder features a distinctive groove and funky riff-like phrases. In this arrangement for Little Big Band, a trio of trumpet, tenor and guitar sta...

One of the early hits from the rock band Chicago, this hard-hitting tune is always exciting to play! Powerfully scored here in the 6-horn format by Mike Tomaro.

One of the most dynamic hits from Earth, Wind & Fire, here is a great sounding arrangement creatively scored in a small group setting. Tenor and trombone are featured on the melody along with a funky...

Mark Taylor has crafted a unique version of this familiar hit originally recorded by The Beatles. After a gentle ballad-like intro, the style shifts to jazz waltz featuring a tenor sax soloist. Along...

Here is a fresh take on the bebop blues classic by Charlie Parker. The chart starts out in a funk style and then alternates with swing sections. Soloists have a chance to improvise in both styles.

Rick Stitzel skillfully dresses up this amazingly simple melody with counterlines and solid scoring for the little big band format. Solos are provided for alto sax and trumpet, but with the easy blues...

This Ellington favorite adapts beautifully to the small band format in the skilled hands of Michael Mossman. The classic tune is still there, but with a contemporary twist.

Here's the huge hit recorded by Average White Band in 1975 in a funky setting for small band.

Skillfully set for small band instrumentation, this arrangement of Freddie Hubbard's classic features a flugel and tenor duet, then solo space for the flugel.

Here is the signature tune from the definitive funk band, Tower of Power. Scored for just 6 horns, this dynamic and authentic chart offers your band a challenge that is worth the extra effort.

Great riff tune from Sonny Rollins. Arranged here for a small group, it sounds more like a big band!

Jerome Kern's classic ballad in an attractive setting for little big band arranged here as a cha-cha.

John La Barbera has taken his well-known version of Chick Corea's Spain and done a great job of adapting it for the small band format. Certainly an exciting offering for mature players in an arrangeme...

Mike Tomaro uses tight harmonies and a smooth Bossa Nova style to revisit this timeless standard. A perfect fit for the 6-horn format, and a nice change of pace for programming.

The lush harmonies and flowing melody of this Ellington favorite are set in a medium samba style in this creative arrangement that takes full advantage of the six-horn format. In addition to full ense...

This familiar tune from the 1930s has become a favorite with jazzers over the years. Here's a wonderfully crafted arrangement in the six-horn format that starts out as a relaxed jazz samba, then moves...