This often-recorded standard from the '40s features a distinctive melody and jazz-based harmonies. Michael's skillfully designed arrangement works through a couple of key changes and includes a sax soli and flexible solos all atan easy level. (Includes full performance CD)

Adapted as a mambo Michael Mossman pulls out all the stops on this unique and exciting setting of Clifford Brown's jazz standard. The brass section screams out the melody while the saxes fill in blazing counterlines and a soli oftheir own. Solos are flexible and the rhythm section is called upon to propel the entire chart in an energized and vibrant style.

Michael has reworked his popular big band version of this Latin classic to work in this format for little big band. Great groove and tight ensemble writing.

Grade 1.5What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney? Even at this easy level this chart really swings and will soundgreat with limited rehearsal time. Your pianist gets a rare chance to shine as he or she is featured on the melody while the ensemble answers. Later every section gets to play the melody and there is a solo section for any sax.The final section starts softly with saxes alone then builds as various layers are added. A great-sounding chart for beginning bands.

Here is one of the most tuneful of Jobim's many familiar Latin standards in a marvelous setting featuring a baritone sax soloist. The style is a laid-back Latin groove and Michael incorporates a wealth of creative harmonic andtextural devices in this distinctive arrangement. Also included is a sax soli and a lush tutti ensemble chorus to round things out.

In this small band format Michael Mossman carefully maintains the medium swing style and flavor of the original Miles Davis version but then adds creative touches with counterlines and harmonic wrinkles. Also included is a flexible solo section and a marvelous tutti chorus for the entire ensemble.

Using a relaxed ?bolero? style Michael Mossmans inventive and sophisticated setting of this familiar standard is a refreshing addition to any program. Youll find cascading ensemble figures interweaving sax fills and solos for alto andtrumpet in this skillfully written arrangement.

Little Big Band series-Michael Mossman takes Dizzy Gillespie's signature tune into new territory with a touch of mambo in this distinctive arrangement. A perfect way to showcase a trumpet soloist the full ensemble also plays in important role in thissophisticated and dynamic arrangement for little big band.

Book 2-Pack (Score and one of each part (excluding Supplementary parts))Edited by Scott StromanRockin’ Daddy (Myhill); Ballad for One (Myhill); Granite City Blues (Michael); Ultima Bossa (Myhill)

Recorded by Michael Jackson back in the 1980s this highly infectious tune has one of pop music's funkiest bass lines plus an all-around great groove. (Grade 4)

Recorded by such greats as Marvin Gaye Diana Ross and most recently Michael McDonald this rockin' Motown classic will sound great with your beginning players. Easy to learn and fun to play! (Includes CD recording)Instrumentation:BASSTROMBONE 1TROMBONE 2TROMBONE 3TUBAAUX PERCUSSIONDRUMSPIANOGUITARFULL SCOREFLUTEBB CLARINET 1BB CLARINET 2ALTO SAX 1ALTO SAX 2TENOR SAX 1TENOR SAX 2BARITONE SAXTRUMPET 1

In the able hands of master arranger Michael Philip Mossman this popular standard from the 1930s takes on new life. Using a mix of cha-cha and mambo styles this marvelous arrangement becomes a solo vehicle for tenor sax alongwith ample space for the full band to shine. Throughout this chart is loaded with impact and attitude!

Here's THE big tune from jump swing giants Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Michael has found a way to make it work for the Discovery Series and now your band can catch the swing fever with this hot chart.

Made popular by Sergio Mendez back in the 60's this up-tempo samba sounds great with bands with limited experience. The rhythm section parts are all carefully notated and the melodic lines are easy to learn. Solos can be playedby piano alto sax or trumpet. Another great adaptation for beginning bands from Michael Sweeney.

In 1977 Stevie Wonder was in his prime and “Sir Duke” was on top of the charts. Michael Mossman takes this familiar hit and adds his own unique touch.The middle section goes into a double time swing and includes a solo for tenor sax a soli for the saxes and also a drum break. All the familiar lines from the original are still there too.