You probably think you know this song...that is until you hear John Clayton's arrangement! He includes the rarely played verse along with a slow ballad tempo and gorgeous woodwind colors to create a masterpiece for the jazzensemble. This chart goes to show that good jazz isn't always loud and fast! In addition Mr. Clayton's harmonic palette is nothing short of stunning. (no solos required) Recorded by the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on?Heart And Soul.?

Featured on the TV series The Voice performed by Ray Boudreaux this hit from the 1970s is typical of the infectious bluesy style of composer/singer Bill Withers. Here's a funky chart for young players and soloing couldn't be easier on the two-chord vamp.

Legendary jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown was a gifted composer as well. Here is one of his best-known tunes in a skillfully arranged setting adapted for younger ensembles.

Featured in the sensational motion picture Ray this hot big band chart is typical of the gospel-flavored swing style made famous by Ray Charles. John's authentic sounding adaptation has all the ensemble excitement of theoriginal plus solo space for tenor and/or piano.