A bright swinger solo feature at 180 BPM, Patrick Williams' 'The Sun Will Shine Today' has standard instrumentation plus optional horn in F parts. It was originally scored for clarinet, but includes solo parts for trombones, B-flat instruments, and E-flat instruments. An ideal vehicle to feature your soloist and swing all the way home! (2:20) / Ensemble De Jazz

Frank Mantooth is one of today's most creative arrangers for jazz ensemble and he treats us here to a marvelously unique take on this well-known standard. The style is straight-ahead swing but the harmonic structure is fresh andthe ensemble writing is super. It starts with alto and trumpet on the melody and includes solo space for any combination of alto trumpet or trombone.

Using an Afro-Cuban style alternating with an authentically notated cha-cha groove composer Michael Philip Mossman adds a hint of Egyptian mystery (Dance of da Nile?) in creating this marvelous production number for today'sadventurous jazz ensemble. Includes solos for alto and trumpet as well as space to feature Latin percussion and/or the drummer.

Par JOHN ELTON. Elton John's classic hit from 1983, with its upbeat feel and message of perseverance, is as popular today as ever. This swinging version starts with trombones on the lead, followed by a turn for the saxes, and finally the full ensemble. Also included is a solo for alto sax. A well-scored arrangement that will sound great. / Date parution : 2022-05-03/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

CD-Featuring some of the leading jazz musicians on today's scene the Grammy-nominated “Swingin For The Fences” presents contemporary big band jazz at its best.Includes: Sing Sang Sung Count Bubba Samba DelGringo Bach 2-Part Invention in D Minor I Remember Swingin' for the Fences Mueva Los Huesos (Shake Your Bones) Second Chances There's the Rub and A Few Good Men.

Discovery Jazz-This TV theme from the '60s is one of those evergreen tunes that remains popular today. Your band will have fun with this easy arrangement. (The audience will too.)

Featuring a lineup of top notch jazz artists and a sizzling recording here is a terrific collection of originals and arrangements from teh pen of one of today's preeminent big band writers - Mark Taylor. Includes: Sambi Ti Kaye Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Blue Monk Love Matters the Most All the Things You Are Children of the Night My Funny Valentine To the Edge Giant Steps Love Beams One by One Another Great Day and Bone Talk.

Recorded by the hottest swing band today Big Bad Voodoo Daddy this chart epitomizes the energetic frenzy of the current “jump swing” movement. Along with the crisp ensemble lines Roger's arrangement features atrumpet/tenor duet on the melody as well as solo space for each. This will get everybody on the dance floor.

This early rock hit by Elton John is one that has stood the test of time. The driving 8th-note rock rhythms and solid scoring in this easy arrangement will make it a hit with today's players.

Vocal Solo or Alto Sax feature-One of the hottest names in pop music today is Adele and this dramatic ballad hit has been #1 in the US and also Europe. This solid arrangement by Roger Holmes features a driving soulful groove and will sound great with young players.

Revenge is very sweet! Gordon Goodwin is the hot writer of today's big band charts and this arrangement proves it. A shuffle swing that builds and builds. On top of that it showcases all the sections by trading back and forth playing a-capella and so on. Solo space is provided for tenor bari trumpet trombone and piano or guitar. (6:24)

Scottish funk group Average White Band had two major hits that helped solidify the horn-driven funk sound of the '70s. Pick Up the Pieces was released in 1974 and Cut the Cake followed close behind in 1975. Signature tunes withcatchy horn licks that still sound great today!

The rock music of the 60's continues to be a valuable source of fun tunes for today's bands. This up-tempo chart features a strong bass riff and an instantly recognizable melody. Full length recording included.

Featuring one of the great bass lines of the rock era Michael Jackson's Thriller became a musical icon of the '80s. And it still works today in this powerful and easy arrangement by Paul Murtha. (Includes full performance CD)

As recorded by Earth Wind & Fire-This memorable hit recorded by Earth Wind & Fire provides some of the nicest harmonies in today's music. This outstanding ballad featuring Flugel and Alto Sax is the perfect addition to any program.