Ensemble

From one of the hottest movie musicals to come along in a long time, here is a dynamic medley of production numbers from the show. Including Hard to Say Goodbye, My Love, Move (You're Stepping on My Heart) and Fake Your Way to the Top, this arrangement has plenty of energy and drive.

This exciting up-tempo composition in the bebop tradition features Trumpet and Alto on the melody with the other horns playing accompaniment figures. From Don Sickler's album Night Watch (Uptown UPCD 27.39) this is an excellent showpiece for a mature and aggressive combo.

Canadian Brass.

From Booker T. & the MG's, this is one of the funkiest instrumental tunes ever written. Roger does a nice job of adapting it for young jazz ensemble. Includes solos for tenor and trumpet.

Bluesy medium-tempo shuffle with an attitude! Written with wailing sax lines and solid brass punches, here's one chart that lives up to its title. Written or ad lib solos for trumpet and alto.

Drawing inspiration from the hot version recorded by Aretha Franklin, Roger Holmes takes this Motown favorite (originally recorded by Sam & Dave) and creates a sizzling chart for big band. A driving rock groove and powerful ensemble lines help to make this one a winner.

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.

Perfect for any holiday occasion, here is an appealing and well-known melody set in a medium swing style and featuring classic tutti big band figures.

Canadian Brass.