From the Don Sickler album Night Watch (Uptown UPCD 27.39) this is a great introduction to some of the more diverse directions that jazz composers have taken since the 1950s. Written with Flamenco-tinged Latin phrases alternatingwith modern swing this is easy to listen to and fun to play.

Check out Victor López 's wonderful ballad for vocal and jazz ensemble. The tempo is around 88 BPM. There are no horn solos---just vocal and ensemble with a modest brass range and easy instrumental parts. The vocal range is from low A-flat to C third space. 'That's All!' (2:37) / Ensemble De Jazz

Voici une nouvelle mélodie enregistrée par The Brian Setzer Orchestra pour le film Stuart Little. Style de fonctionnalités une relecture rock-a-billy graphique et chaud ensemble licks de Paul. / Jazz Band

Il s'agit d'une mélodie norme essentielle que chaque élève de jazz devrait savoir. Victor Lopez fournit à votre groupe avec la possibilité d'apprendre cette chanson légendaire dans un nouveau décor avec quelques torsions. Le chef de la carte se fait dans un style latin, une interprétation difficile à oscillation du pont suit, et il ya des taches solo pour ténor et alto sax. Un très beau tableau à un niveau très jouable. / Ensemble De Jazz

From the group Tower of Power, this funky chart hits the mark. At 180 BPM, the chart includes solos for tenor, trombone, or guitar, with a lead trumpet range to written high C. Lots of ensemble, too! (2:47) / Ensemble De Jazz

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.? / Ensemble De Jazz

Looking for a quality swing chart with a little humor and a catchy hook? This work includes written solos for tenor 1 and trumpet 2, nice section solis, easy brass ranges, and all the usual optional parts. A clever chart! (3:19) / Ensemble De Jazz

A fine chart for a concert, a festival, or a dance gig. A medium swing at 114 BPM, written solos are provided for alto, trombone 1, and piano. With great dynamics, sax solis, and a sweet shout chorus, this chart swings all by itself, and you'll love its voicings, too. Optional vibes. (4:04) / Ensemble De Jazz

One of Strayhorns finest works, Billy's original score of 'Pentonsilic' has been edited by Jeff Lindberg. The tempo is bright at 208 BPM and there is clarinet on the tenor 1 part to include solo space. Add a very nice written bari sax solo, a few meter changes, and you've got an a meaty arrangement at a high level. A brilliant and creative orchestration. / Ensemble De Jazz

Vocal with big band, this gorgeous ballad is played around 74 BPM. The vocal range is G below middle C to third space C. Lead trumpet range is to F-sharp top line. Includes optional lead parts for B-flat, E-flat, and bass clef instruments. An accessible chart for the band. (3:21) / Ensemble De Jazz

The first movement of Ellington's masterpiece, 'Deep South Suite' from 1946, begins with a slow introduction, followed by a build up to an exciting break for the trumpet section. Riffs and solos abound, trumpet, trombone, and clarinet are featured. The end is classic Ellington with a small 'band within a band' and then a long crescendo to a final tutti chord. / Ensemble De Jazz

If you are looking for easy yet hip, this is it. A funky Tower of Power hit, this chart is accessible at 166 BPM with no solos and trumpet 1 range is to F top line. Fun to play. (2:35) / Ensemble De Jazz

'Rhythm Is Gonna Get You' arranged by Victor López, is hot and exciting Latin rock! This groove is loaded with tons of energy plus it has a cool melody hook, no solos, two auxiliary percussion parts, all the usual optional parts plus flute, clarinet, and vibes. Lead trumpet range to written A above the staff, and the tempo is around 120 BPM. It's gonna get you! (2:40) / Ensemble De Jazz

A tasty chart with a medium swing feel at 120 BPM. Optional flugelhorns add to the rich textures, a written solo is provided for tenor sax, and lead trumpet range is to written high C. It will be a pleasure to play this chart. (4:03) / Ensemble De Jazz

A great take on a wonderful tune. Beginning at 130 BPM, Deutch's arrangement of 'Pure Imagination' moves to double-time swing and then into a samba groove with solo space for piano and trumpet 4. The lead trumpet range is to written high E. Check this one out! (6:47) / Ensemble De Jazz