Rick Marlow and Bobby Scott's A Taste of Honey was made famous by Herb Alpert. Rob Vuono puts his remarkable arranging skills to work in this jazz-waltz version. After an opening chorale in the bone section the drums kick off the band as the piece builds gradually while changing key two times. Solo is in the alto sax (which includes a written solo as well).

Jazz Ensemble Library - Grade 4 The Woody Herman Thundering Herd helped set a standard for exciting big band performances and well-crafted charts. This burner is one of Woody's trademark tunes and is arranged here in a powerful setting by Rick Stitzel.