Stevie Wonder helped to bring funk to mainstream pop music in the '70s and this is one of his most recognizable hits. Paul Murtha's arrangement is easy to learn yet maintains the authentic groove of the original. (Includes full performance CD)

Originally written for the Stan Kenton Orchestra and featured on the new Mark Taylor/Steve Fidyk Big Band recording “A Perfect Match” (heard here) this is a challenging yet rewarding samba for mature bands. Primarilya feature for flugelhorn and trombone the full ensemble answers with hot unison lines and screaming punches. This one demands attention!

As recorded by Dennis Bono and arranged by Sammy Nestico here is a hard-hitting medium swing chart on this familiar standard. The band gets a chance to shine here in addition to providing support for the vocalist.

Here's the rock classic from the group Journey and made famous recently in the TV series Glee in a terrific easy chart that will go together quickly. Trumpets are featured on the melody with plenty of solid full band accompaniment.