Originally written by Johnny Mercer for The Pink Panther in 1963 and covered by Michael Bublé on his Call Me Irresponsible album from 2007 this uptempo classic sizzles with Latin fire. Full score arranged f

Adapted from the version on Sammy Nestico's acclaimed 2005 recording Portrait of Sammy here is tasty up-tempo Latin treatment of this Johnny Mercer standard. Stylized as only Sammy can do you'll hear creative counterlinelines and harmonies as well as flawless pacing and ensemble writing. Solos for tenor trumpet and piano are also featured. At 81 years of age Sammy is still the master and going strong!

Deluxe Score-Performance time - ca. 3:45 (Includes a musical quote from Hooray for Hollywood by Richard A. Whiting and Johnny Mercer)

'Laura' is a classic David Raksin and Johnny Mercer American songbook composition with a beautiful arrangement featuring the tenor saxophone. Included are two parts for the soloist, a transcription of Paul Gonsalves' solo, and the unadorned melody. / Ensemble De Jazz

Using a Basie-style swing treatment and written in 4/4 rather than the traditional 3/4 here is a great-sounding chart from Mark Taylor that will go together quickly. All sections get a chance to shine one this one!

Also includes musical quotes of: There's No Business Like Show Business (words and music by Irving Berlin) That's Entertainment (words by Howard Dietz music by Arthur Schwartz)

David Raksin was active in the music business for so many decades that he was thought by many to be the Grandfather of film music. Raksin created notable scores for films such as Forever Amber and The Bad and the Beautiful though he is best known for the soundtrack to Laura where the lead character is always represented by the same theme an ?idée fixe?. This haunting melody gets under your skin and stays there. It is totally suited to the plot where the investigating detective is haunted by the subject of his investigations. Here is a chance to feature your flugel soloist in this jazz ballad which has been given the ?Freeh treatment?.

Mark has done a superb job of adapting this Ellington standard into an outstanding medium swing chart for young bands. The style is authentic but with a contemporary flair. Includes a flexible solo section complete with written sample solos.

For vocal soloists it doesn't get any better than this all-time favorite from the '40s. Jerry's medium slow swing version is in a great range and features very effective background ensemble writing. Sure winner!

(Key: Bb)-One of the Duke's most loved melodies in an easy setting for vocal soloist. Skillfully handled by Jerry Nowak.

This tuneful ballad from 1939 has remained popular through the years and is a particular favorite among jazz musicians. Beautifully set for vocalist and jazz ensemble in a medium swing style Mark Taylor places just the rightbackground lines in justthe right places.

It Had Better Be Tonight is from the film The Pink Panther and has also been more recently recorded by heart throb Michael Bublé.This exciting version of It Had better Be Tonight expertly arranged by Michael Brown has a fantastic driving Latin pulse powerful brass riffs and rhythmic energy throughout. A show stopper for any concert band.