In 2005 it was 400 years ago that the first volume of the world-famous novel ‘El ingenioso hidalgo don Quichote de La Mancha’ written by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616) was published. Don Quichote a nobleman who is under the delusion that he must fight against injustice starts out on a journey with his steed Rosinante and his peasant squire Sancho Panza and experiences all kinds of remarkable adventures. In the course of them his love for the lady Dulcinea of Tobosco plays an important role. One of the most famous scenes is that of his fight against windmills on the plain of La Mancha which he takes to be enormous evil giants. ‘DonQuichote’ consists of four short pieces: 1. Don Quichote: the ingenious Spanish nobleman. 2. Dulcinea: the lady with whom this errant knight has an imaginary courtly love affair. 3. Sancho Panza: Don Quichote’s loyal and sensible servant who compared to his master is a simple soul. 4. Rosinante: the steed that has much to put up with considering it has a rider who often spends more time on the ground than in the saddle.

Don McLean’s success is largely due to the remarkable song American Pie released in 1971. In 2000 American Pie topped the charts again this time recorded by Madonna when her version achieved number 1 status almost everywhere in the world.

Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band is one of the hottest (and coolest) jazz bands ever! Mike Story has crafted one of their most popular tunes into a version that any band can play. All of the excitement and drive from the original are present in this great chart. Check it out! (1:50) / Marching Band

Cette chanson interprétée par Madonna dans l?adaptation cinématographique d?Alan Parker est extraite de la comédie musicale Evita écrite par le maître et inventeur de l?opéra-rock Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. Evita retrace le destin exceptionnel d?Eva Peron première dame d?Argentine. Elle a incarné l?espoir de tout un peuple et fut le guide spirituel de l?Argentine des années 40.

This fun tune was brought to America by Donovan in the 60's and it's been popular here ever since. Johnnie's chart is in a moderate swing style and brings a big band flavor to the field that's very effective.