Trombone Feature. A tribute to one of the greatest jazz trombonists ever, here is a beautiful arrangement of J.J. Johnson's “Lament”. Fittingly, t...
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Trombone Feature. It's not very often that we offer a trombone feature, but this classic tune by Ray Noble in the capable hands of George Stone see...
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Trombone Feature. Celebrate the legend of Marvin Hamlisch with this terrific moderate Latin setting of one of his timeless classics. A trombone sol...
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Trombone Feature. The world mourns the loss of one of its most genuinely kind souls with the passing of Mister Rogers. Fellow Pittsburgh “neighbor...
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Drums Feature. Made famous at Woodstock back in 1969, Soul Sacrifice helped to put the group Santana in the mainstream of popular music. Interspe...
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One of the most recognizable tunes from mega-group Earth, Wind & Fire. This exciting production number opens with the slow chorale then launche...
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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 ...
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he landmark album by Miles Davis Birth of the Cool brought us a unique instrumentation (the nonet) along with distinctive jazz sounds. Without stra...
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Kenny Dorham's relaxed Latin classic is a must for all jazz programs. Mark has retained elements of the original version using a small group (alto,...
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Made famous by John Coltrane, but treated here in a more traditional Afro-Latin style, this is something a little different for jazz ensemble. As w...
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Mike Tomaro takes this funk classic by Stevie Wonder through a series of new twists and turns, but he is careful to preserve the great groove and s...
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Paul Jennings' masterful arrangement from 1982 sounds as fresh today as it did 20 years ago. The authentic sounds of Chick Corea's classic are fait...
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Here is a standout chart on Lee Morgan's soulful jazz standard. The familiar melody riff is first played by a small ensemble of alto, tenor, trumpe...
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This is the unmistakable number 1 hit from the 70's group Average White Band! Mark's ultra-funky and ultra-cool chart written in classic “horn band...
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Dizzy Gillespie was a genius at combining Latin influences with the jazz idiom. This medium tempo arrangement of one of his best-known compositions...
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Definitely the flag ship of the current jump swing style, this tune was made famous again by Brian Setzer on his popular “The Dirty Boogie” big ban...
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Sammy's interpretation of this great old tune is right on target for today's jazz ensembles, with all the class we have come to expect from this ma...
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Trombone Feature.Sammy has done a masterful job with this all-time great song. If you have a trombone soloist who doesn't get featured enough along...
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Composed by Gene McDaniels in the '60s, this soulful funk tune has been recorded by a number of artists, notably Les McCann & Eddie Harris, Ray...
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Normally performed in a Latin style, Mark Taylor has created a marvelous setting of this popular standard as a medium swing shuffle! There's nothin...
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This well-known Cuban song has been recorded by countless artists through the years and receives a standout contemporary setting for full jazz ense...
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Although originally composed for the 1962 musical No Strings, this Richard Rodgers song has become a familiar standard often recorded by jazz artis...
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Composed in 1970, A Song For You has over the years become one of Leon Russell's most popular songs; recorded by countless artists including Peggy ...
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This Brazilian favorite from the 1960s has been recorded by a variety of artists including composer Edu Lobo, Astrud Gilberto, Sergio Mendes, and W...
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This minor blues was written by Nat Adderley for Chicago jazz DJ, Holmes “Daddy-O” Daylieÿand was first heard onÿCannonball Adderley's seminalÿalbu...
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Mark Taylor uses a mix of small group playing contrasted with full ensemble passages in this early composition from jazz master Wayne Shorter. Afte...
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Every band needs a good funk chart to add to its festival or concert repertoire and Mr. Funkyman! from Mark Taylor is sure to fit the bill. Using a...
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This iconic hit from the Eagles is one that has stood the test of time and remains as popular today as when it was first released in 1979. Similar ...
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Wes Montgomery's jazz standard is arranged here featuring both the straight-ahead swing style of the original as well as an updated samba version i...
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This Calypso flavored composition from Sonny Rollins may not be as well-known as his St. Thomas, however Duke of Iron is a distinctive and marvelou...
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The unlikely treatment in a swing style sets this arrangement apart as Mark Taylor takes Elton John's familiar hit in a completely new direction. T...
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Composed for Latin jazz master Ray Baretto, this appealing cha-cha is based around a moderate groove and a very melodic theme. The variety in scori...
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Paul Murtha captures all the style and attitude in this hot chart for jazz ensemble. The melody is skillfully passed around from section to section...
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