This Motown classic was a hit for Marvin Gaye in the 60's and later made popular by the California Raisins. John Berry gives it a new spin in this powerful version for jazz ensemble. The melody is traded between the saxes andtrumpets and solos are included for alto sax and trumpet.

Sam & Dave were early pioneers of the soul sound and this medium tempo rocker helped to put them on the map. Paul Murtha has skillfully adapted it for young bands with simplified but still very convincing rhythms. Includes solos for alto sax and trumpet.

Key: C-Eb-(Key: C-Eb). This Ellington classic is one of the best swing tunes ever written. This makes an outstanding vocal feature yet your band will have a great time with it as well.

Brass quintet instrumentation is two B-flat trumpets, French horn, trombone, and tuba. Featuring three Gershwin compositions, 'Love Is Here to Stay,? 'Embraceable You,? and 'I Got Rhythm.? / Ensemble De Jazz

From the acclaimed CD The E.N.D by the Black Eyed Peas this mega-hit was number one on the charts for more than 3 months and was also nominated for two Grammy awards. Featuring a driving groove and a familiar melody here is a solid arrangement for jazz ensemble sure to bring a contemporary edge to your next concert.

Recorded on the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra CD “Explosive! ” this dynamic and swingin' setting of the standard Since I Fell for You was designed to showcase master vibraphonist Milt Jackson (heard on thisexcerpt). Also featured is solo space for tenor sax and piano plus strategically positioned explosive support from the full ensemble. A piano (or other soloist) could be used in place of vibes if desired.

Tenor Sax Solo with Jazz Ensemble-Feature your tenor sax soloist in a very comfortable and smooth-sounding range with this soft bossa style arrangement of Cole Porter's standard. Well-styled ensemble writing combined with the soloist help make this a perfect change-of-pace arrangement.

Includes: Blackbird Cant Buy Me Love And I Love Her Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.

From Marvin Hamlischs landmark musical A Chorus Line here is the well-known ballad “What I Did for Love” in a creative and appealing setting for young bands. Written in a medium slow Latin style it includessolos for trumpet andalto sax.

Easy Jazz Ensemble ? Grade 2No one created more tuneful melodies than Duke Ellington and this medium slow swinger is a classic! In this easy version alternately featured is an alto sax solo trumpet section saxsection and the full band. Also included are ad lib. or written solos for alto and trumpet as well as a solid tutti ensemble finish.

This Motown classic from The Temptations has a great medium rock groove that's perfect for young combos and easy to solo with.

From the driving rock style to the familiar call and response refrain this easy arrangement of the Ray Charles classic will be fun to play and easy to learn. (Remember the John Belushi Beethoven skit from Saturday Night Live?) (Includes full performance CD)