Jazz Ensemble Original Arrangements

Based on the Benny Goodman 1936 version of this jumpin' Fletcher Henderson tune, this authentic edition features swingin' choruses for every section, a transcription of Benny's clarinet solo, and the...

From the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra CD Groove Shop, here is John's uptempo and energetic take on this Hoagy Carmichael favorite. Perfect as an opener, this explosive chart features tenor sax as w...

Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra - Grade 5 Opening with a crash from the band and an extended drum solo, the melody creeps in quasi-Art Blakey style. Small group statements are offset with full ensembl...

Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra - Grade 5 Originally arranged and premiered by the WDR Big Band in Cologne, Germany, this powerful chart was recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on their CD...

Written for the Ellington orchestra by saxophonist Johnny Hodges, this catchy riff-based tune swings hard from beginning to end. After the hard-hitting opening, solos are exchanged by tenor, trombone,...

Continuing the fine big band tradition of Count Basie and Thad Jones, John Clayton's exquisite chart on this standard tune blazes a trail of excitement and power. Written as a medium up-tempo swinger,...

There's always time for the blues. This original by John Clayton (and recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on Heart and Soul) is set in a bluesy and relaxed tempo and provides lots of room...

As recorded by James Darren and arranged by Sammy Nestico, here is a masterful swingin' chart on this Ellington favorite. Featuring wonderful interplay between singer and ensemble, this will be a joy...

John Clayton credits stylistic influences from Quincy Jones and Billy Byers on this swinging minor blues. Utilizing a wide dynamic range, subtleties in the rhythm section, and variations in texture fr...

Recorded by the Mingus Big Band on the CD Que Viva Mingus!, this stellar Steve Slagle arrangement takes the band through an extended modal format, while always swingin'! With a unique blend of group i...

Recorded by the Mingus Big Band on the CD Que Viva Mingus!, this stellar Steve Slagle arrangement takes the band through an extended modal format, while always swingin'! With a unique blend of group i...

Born in Cornwall, England, Eric Stevens studied piano and bass with the 'Royal School of Music'. In the later years he worked as a club- and studio-musician together with Tom Jones,Roy Orbison, Gene P...

Born in Cornwall, England, Eric Stevens studied piano and bass with the 'Royal School of Music'. In the later years he worked as a club- and studio-musician together with Tom Jones,Roy Orbison, Gene P...

Born in Cornwall, England, Eric Stevens studied piano and bass with the 'Royal School of Music'. In the later years he worked as a club- and studio-musician together with Tom Jones,Roy Orbison, Gene P...

Born in Cornwall, England, Eric Stevens studied piano and bass with the 'Royal School of Music'. In the later years he worked as a club- and studio-musician together with Tom Jones,Roy Orbison, Gene P...

Born in Cornwall, England, Eric Stevens studied piano and bass with the 'Royal School of Music'. In the later years he worked as a club- and studio-musician together with Tom Jones,Roy Orbison, Gene P...

Born in Cornwall, England, Eric Stevens studied piano and bass with the 'Royal School of Music'. In the later years he worked as a club- and studio-musician together with Tom Jones,Roy Orbison, Gene P...

Born in Cornwall, England, Eric Stevens studied piano and bass with the 'Royal School of Music'. In the later years he worked as a club- and studio-musician together with Tom Jones,Roy Orbison, Gene P...

Born in Cornwall, England, Eric Stevens studied piano and bass with the 'Royal School of Music'. In the later years he worked as a club- and studio-musician together with Tom Jones,Roy Orbison, Gene P...

Born in Cornwall, England, Eric Stevens studied piano and bass with the 'Royal School of Music'. In the later years he worked as a club- and studio-musician together with Tom Jones,Roy Orbison, Gene P...

FRANZ GERSTBREIN is one of the leading composers and arrangers for german brass-bands and also known worldwide. After studying trumpet in Munich, he worked as an artist for the German Army-Orchestra R...

Have a jazz vocal group or quartet? Here is a stunning chart arranged by Darmon Meader, the musical director and chief arranger of the jazz vocal group, New York Voices. I Could Write a Book is scored...