Recorded by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen this very easy arrangement by John Berry will be quick to learn and fun to perform. This lively rock tune is sure to liven up any concert. Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes 2 trumpets 1 trombone piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute clarinet F horn and tuba.

Rock on! Even the youngest band can sound great on this simple yet effective rock-jazz chart. Featuring a written drum solo, ensemble handclaps, and a solo section for all wind instruments, this will make the band will sound terrific from the first note. Easy to rehearse and quick to come together, Rock the House is an outstanding choice. Optional parts for two flutes, two clarinets, horn, baritone horn, tuba, baritone sax, and guitar. A gem from Victor Lopez, this is a perfect choice for jazz beginners.

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)

As performed by Carmen McRae (including the spoken intro) here is John Clayton's sensitive and gorgeous version of For All We Know. The rich ensemble accompaniment is as much a part of the arrangement as the vocal solo. (Requireswoodwind doubles on flute clarinets and bass clarinet)

The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering theparts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and at $45.00 for four standards you will never find a better value.Instrumentation:- Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Flute Vibes- Line 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Bari Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Trombone- Line 3: Bari Sax Tenor Sax Trumpet TrombonePak #35 includes: Dat Dere; Sack of Woe; The JiveSamba; Work Song.

From Dizzy Gillespie's Afro-Cuban stylistic period here is his delightfully infectious Fiesta Mojo set in a bouncy medium samba groove. A small group starts things off (including optional Flute) supported by colorful muted Brass figures. There are solo opportunities for Tenor Trumpet and Alto along with a soli for the Saxes – and a full band unison chorus helps to spice things up.

Available again here is Frank Mantooth's classic chart from 1987 as performed by the Ashley Alexander Big Band on Seems Like Old Times. Let your piano player show off with this stunning ballad arrangement by the recognized master of keyboard voicings and harmonic substitutions. The woodwind doubles on flute and clarinet are optional and the piano part is completed voiced out.

This monster arrangement is the authentic version as recorded by Bill Watrous and his ?Manhattan Wildlife Refuge? in the mid '70s. The signature lines and blazing tempo of Chick Corea's classic are transformed into aroaring chart for big band by master arranger John La Barbera. (Alto 1 doubles Flute and Alto 2 doubles Soprano Sax)

This sophisticated and highly infectious mambo is written in a moderate tempo and features solo space for trumpet and alto sax (flute part optional). Originally composed for the Mario Bauza Orchestra the title refers to Mario'sdog Piro (“Para Piro” in English is “For Piro”). It was ultimately recorded on a tribute album to Mario by the band Cubarama produced by Paquito D'Rivera on Termidor Records. This new edition iscompletely re-edited and engraved with explicitly written out rhythm section parts. (Recorded by Cubarama)

This Santana hit has endured through the years and been recorded countless times. Here it is like you've never heard it before in the masterful hands of Michael Mossman! Arranged for David Sanborn it has substantial solo space for alto sax but other soloists include trombone trumpet and guitar. The opening features a laid back cha-cha feel with colorful scoring (flute is optional) before developing into a real powerhouse for the rest of the chart.

Monk tunes are always creative and a bit out of the ordinary. Also out of the GRP All-Star Big Band book this marvelous orchestration explores a variety of dissonances textures and styles. The tempo is slow and alternates witha swing double time feel. Piano is featured in the beginning and there is solo space for tenor sax as well. Woodwind doubles are required (flutes and soprano saxes).

Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method-The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level complete with a full CD of accompaniments.The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to introduce anddevelop Jazz playing styles either individually or in group instruction. The method combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training and listening but always with the emphasis uponimprovisation.The book is divided into three sections covering Swing Rock and Latin Jazz styles. Each section contains improvisation studies advanced improvisations and suggested solos that may be played with other membersof the Jazz ensemble or with the accompanying CD. Disciplines covered include scale modes articulation understanding Jazz chord harmony and much more.This method is ideal for school-based teaching allowing students tostudy the tunes and techniques individually before coming together to enjoy the excitement and energy of a full Jazz ensemble!