Jazz Ensemble Original Arrangements

Recorded in 1971 by the Count Basie Orchestra on their Have A Nice Day album, this classic featuring solo trombone opens and closes with a directed chorale. In between, the pairing of a gospel groove...

Recorded in 1971 by the Count Basie Orchestra on their Have A Nice Day album, this classic featuring solo trombone opens and closes with a directed chorale. In between, the pairing of a gospel groove...

This is Sammy's favorite chart! It features multiple ensemble choruses in a driving jazz waltz rhythm. Solos are for guitar, tenor sax, alto sax, and trumpet. Rhythm section parts are partially notate...

This is Sammy's favorite chart! It features multiple ensemble choruses in a driving jazz waltz rhythm. Solos are for guitar, tenor sax, alto sax, and trumpet. Rhythm section parts are partially notate...

This is Sammy's favorite chart! It features multiple ensemble choruses in a driving jazz waltz rhythm. Solos are for guitar, tenor sax, alto sax, and trumpet. Rhythm section parts are partially notate...

Immerse yourself in the epic world of Legend of the Sword, a majestic composition by Jirka Kadlec. This work takes the listener into the midst of a heroic adventure in which every note tells a legend....

Immerse yourself in the epic world of Legend of the Sword, a majestic composition by Jirka Kadlec. This work takes the listener into the midst of a heroic adventure in which every note tells a legend....

Immerse yourself in the epic world of Legend of the Sword, a majestic composition by Jirka Kadlec. This work takes the listener into the midst of a heroic adventure in which every note tells a legend....

Immerse yourself in the epic world of Legend of the Sword, a majestic composition by Jirka Kadlec. This work takes the listener into the midst of a heroic adventure in which every note tells a legend....

Background: When Harry James decided to follow the lead of fellow bandleader Artie Shaw and add a string section, he had to build a book quickly. Besides originals, new pop songs and older songs (one...

as recorded by Arturo Sandoval on 'Hot House'

The music of Brazilian composer/pianist Eliane Elias is featured on the acclaimed CD Impulsive! by the Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra. Legendary arranger Bob Brookmeyer has crafted a magnificent multi-st...

Recorded by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on their CD Absolutely! this light Latin setting opens with a unique intro featuring guitar and arco bass. What follows is a lush ensemble statement wit...

Adapted from the version on Sammy Nestico's acclaimed 2005 recording Portrait of Sammy

This monster arrangement is the authentic version as recorded by Bill Watrous and his Manhattan Wildlife Refuge in the mid '70s. The signature lines and blazing tempo of Chick Corea's classic are tran...

This monster arrangement is the authentic version as recorded by Bill Watrous and his Manhattan Wildlife Refuge in the mid '70s. The signature lines and blazing tempo of Chick Corea's classic are tran...