Composed for Latin jazz master Ray Baretto this appealing cha-cha is based around a moderate groove and a very melodic theme. The variety in scoring is beautifully blended between showcasing individual sections interspersed with the power of the full ensemble. Solo space is provided for alto sax followed by trumpet or trombone.

In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor here is a swingin' arrangement of this classic Ray Brown jazz waltz that features the saxes and plenty of great-sounding ensemble writing. This offers a nice style change for festivals or concerts.

An up-tempo rockin' style call-and-response playing and hot horn riffs are all a part of this arrangement of the Ray Charles classic. The legend of Ray lives on through tunes like this that never seem to grow old.

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.

Par . Here is an economical collection of 15 complete arrangements in a variety of styles. Perfect for quickly building a library of great sounding charts. Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano, drums. Includes: Ain't No Mountain High Enough; Baby, It's Cold Outside; Blue 'n' Moody; Blue Train; Come Fly with Me; Final Countdown; Green Onions; Hawaii Five-O Theme; Livin' on a Prayer; Puttin' on the Ritz; Sesame Street Theme; Sway (Quien Sera); 25 or 6 to 4; What'd I Say; and You've Got a Friend in Me. Full-band demo recordings are included. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK , a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. / Date parution : 2022-04-05/ Recueil / Jazz Ensemble

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.

Tenor Sax Feature-Composed in 1970 A Song For You has over the years become one of Leon Russell's most popular songs: recorded by countless artists including Peggy Lee Michael Bublé Ray Charles Whitney Houston Aretha Franklin and many others. Here is a standout version for jazz ensemble arranged as a solo feature for tenor sax.

Ray Charles made it famous now you can play it with your young band. No individual solo just ensemble all the way.Some unison sax solis with optional lip bends give the chart a bluesy sound. Trumpet 1 range is to written E top space and the rhythms throughout are straightforward.

Made popular by Ray Charles but recorded by countless artists through the years Hoagy Carmichael's beloved classic is instantly recognizable. This arrangement features a slow and bluesy swing style with solos for alto sax and trombone.

Made famous by the Ray Charles recording here is a classic tune that everyone knows. Featuring one of the best-known melodies of all time this easy arrangement for vocal soloist is easy to put together yet sounds great!

The landmark album by Miles Davis Birth of the Cool brought us a unique instrumentation (the nonet) along with distinctive jazz sounds. Without straying from the intent of the music and working directly with the originalscore Mike Tomaro's adaptation for standard instrumentation makes this wonderful classic available to the contemporary jazz ensemble. The style is laid back swing and includes solos for baritone sax trumpet and piano (like theoriginal).

Perhaps one of the Beatles' lesser known tunes  Blackbird remains one of their most creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro's smooth setting uses a blend of light funk along with a brief samba section to create a truly outstanding effect.The theme is stated simply in the beginning on trumpet followed by an array of orchestrational textures and harmonies.

What a neat idea to turn this Henry Mancini classic into a medium samba groove! Your lead trombonist receives some well-deserved feature time and is joined briefly by the entire bone section. The ensemble “shout”chorus begins with an ingenious unison line played softly to start before turning things back over to the trombone solo. Nicely done!

Key: F-This holiday classic has been recorded by countless jazz artists through the years. Arranged here in a medium tempo swing style Rick's chart will sound great with limited rehearsal time.