Ensemble

With a smooth Latin feel, interesting harmonies plus a few mixed meters, this is a terrific feature number for your flugelhorn soloist. Tasty ensemble lines contribute to a creative and appealing change of pace.

Turn the creative forces of Frank Mantooth loose on a couple of Beatle favorites and you never know what you might get! Here Frank uses a New Orleans style street beat creating a wonderful effect with these well-known classics. Requiring no solos, this chart is a study in unique ensemble stylings.

Here is a solid, full ensemble treatment of this mega-hit recorded by Kenny Loggins. Features solos for trumpet and alto, and a driving rock feel.

Using elements from the original version of this jazz classic, Michael has created a very playable chart for young players. This modal jazz waltz is a perfect way to introduce the genius of Wayne Shorter.

Recorded by The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on their CD Absolutely! this light Latin setting opens with a unique intro featuring guitar and arco bass. What follows is a lush ensemble statement with drums playing on brushes leading to an extended solo section for piano. Very nice!

As performed by Carmen McRae (including the spoken intro), here is John Clayton's senstive and gorgeous version of For All We Know. The rich ensemble accompaniment is as much a part of the arrangement as the vocal solo. (requires woodwind doubles on flute, clarinets and bass clarinet)

As performed by Carmen McRae (including the spoken intro), here is John Clayton's senstive and gorgeous version of For All We Know. The rich ensemble accompaniment is as much a part of the arrangement as the vocal solo. (requires woodwind doubles on flute, clarinets and bass clarinet)