The jazz world mourns the loss of British pianist and composer George Shearing who passed away in 2011. Here is his most famous composition in a carefully crafted arrangement for young bands. Every section gets to play the melodyat some point and there are solo options for any trumpet and sax.

Composed by George Harrison and recorded by the Beatles on Abbey Road this has become one of the most enduring ballads of the rock era. With a beautifully constructed melody and rich harmonic structure John Wasson has created amarvelous setting for young jazz ensembles.

Featuring the lead trombone, this one really swings! George Gershwin® composed it and Dave Wolpe arranged the ultimate jazz standard as a showcase for your trombone soloist and the entire bone section. There is solo space galore in a well-crafted chart. Lead trumpet to high D and trombone soloist also to high D. Optional vibe part. A top choice.

Featuring a quartet of alto trumpet guitar and vibes at the top Marks stellar treatment of this George Shearing classic swings hard from beginning to end. The intricate bebop lines are skillfully woven throughout and there are solo spots fortrumpet and alto. Also included is an unaccompanied brass statement and ample opportunities for the saxes to shine.

Brass quintet instrumentation is two B-flat trumpets, French horn, trombone, and tuba. Featuring three Gershwin compositions, 'Love Is Here to Stay,? 'Embraceable You,? and 'I Got Rhythm.? (6:26) / Ensemble De Jazz

Many jazz artists (recently includiing Diana Krall) have recorded this bluesy gem. George's skillfully paced version opens with a hard-hitting intro followed by the saxes on the slow and evocativee melody. Also featured is an altosax solo with screaming brass punches. This one is powerful and effective.

George Shearing's classic from the 50's is arranged here in a moderate Latin style which is actually closer to the original version. Mainly scored for the full ensemble Mark includes a few meter changes to spice things up andthere are solos for alto trumpet and drums. (Flute is optional)

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 seemed like a natural fit. Beautifully scored in a ballad style.

Wonderful tunes from Count Basie, Erroll Garner, George Gershwin, Neal Hefti, Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael, Kurt Weill and others. Can be played as solos, duets or trios. Includes: As Time Goes By * Jumpin' at the Woodside * Li'l Darlin' * Mack the Knife * Misty * 'Round Midnight * 'S Wonderful * Skylark * Sweet Georgia Brown.

Wonderful tunes from Count Basie, Erroll Garner, George Gershwin, Neal Hefti, Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael, Kurt Weill and others. Can be played as solos, duets or trios. Includes: As Time Goes By * Jumpin' at the Woodside * Li'l Darlin' * Mack the Knife * Misty * 'Round Midnight * 'S Wonderful * Skylark * Sweet Georgia Brown.

Arranged in a medium up-tempo swing style and featuring an alto sax soloist at the top here is a fabulous setting of this jazz standard for mature bands. Also featured is an extended sax soli with flugelhorn doubling the lead as well as answers from the brass and shout sections for the entire band. Destined to become a staple in the repertoire.

Series: Jazz Vocal Series Category: Jazz Ensemble Format: Conductor Score & Parts Instrument: Jazz Ensemble Level: 3 (Medium) Voicing: Vocal Feature A wonderful feature for your female vocalist-smooth, sultry and romantic! You can almost hear Billy Holiday herself singing this Gershwin gem brilliantly arranged by Dave Wolpe. Featuring a modest vocal range of only an octave, easy brass ranges and a sweet written trumpet solo, this one is definitely a winner. Ideal for concert, show or dance, the audience will enjoy this well-known jazz vocal classic. Optional substitute vocal part written for tenor saxophone. (Vocal in A-flat)

Romantic songs always communicate well with the audience, and this Gershwin¨ classic is one of the best. This flexible arrangement is written in two keys by creative arranger Dave Wolpe. The higher key is designed for a male vocalist and the lower key for your female vocalist, and the parts are printed back to back -- just flip the page. Low (female) key of C range is G below middle C to third line B. High (male) key (F) range is middle C to fourth space E. This is a must-have vocal solo with jazz ensemble -- superb!