Big Band-Dedicated to the great jazz vocalist Betty Carter this exciting new up-tempo swing chart is the opening cut on Bobby Watson's big band album 'Tailor Made' (Columbia CK 53416). This 'burner' is perfect as a concert or festivalopener. Includes solos for Tenor Sax and Trombone.

Featuring a contemporary sounding groove utilizing even 8th notes this familiar standard is given a unique treatment in the skilled hands of Mike Tomaro. A trio of tenor sax trombone and guitar take the lead before yielding tothe entire ensemble.The overall style is laid back but with an underlying rhythmic pulse and energy with plenty of variety in scoring and dynamics.

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.

Originally recorded in 1984 by Stevie Wonder here is a smooth version in a cha-cha style that provides a very appealing setting for vocalist. Michael uses some harmonic twists and turns interesting and creative background figures and includes solospace for trumpet.