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Recorded on the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra CD Explosive!, this dynamic and swingin' setting of the standard Since I Fell for You was designed to showcase master vibraphonist Milt Jackson (heard on this excerpt). Also featured is solo space for tenor sax and piano, plus strategically positioned explosive support from the full ensemble. A piano (or other soloist) could be used in place of vibes if desired.

Recorded on the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra CD Explosive!, this dynamic and swingin' setting of the standard Since I Fell for You was designed to showcase master vibraphonist Milt Jackson (heard on this excerpt). Also featured is solo space for tenor sax and piano, plus strategically positioned explosive support from the full ensemble. A piano (or other soloist) could be used in place of vibes if desired.

From the Grammy-nominated CD Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band - Swingin' For The Fences, this monster chart takes a somewhat sideways glance at the style of Sing Sing Sing then goes way over the line! Featured soloists on the original included Eddie Daniels and Arturo Sandoval. This one is hot!!

Michael Abene not only produced the 1992 GRP All-Star Big Band recording, but he contributed some of the hippest arrangements as well. This unique treatment of the Horace Silver classic is an excellent example of Michael's creative style. This publication is the authentic chart rescored for standard instrumentation by Michael himself. The variety of styles and ample settings for improvisation make this one a real showpiece. (Woodwind doubles optional).

John Berry has created a very effective arrangement of this easy-going rock classic by Otis Redding. It will be easy for your band to sound great with this well-written and solidly scored chart.

Grades 3-4. (Nowak) Bb

Slappin', poppin' funk recorded by jazz fusion saxophonist David Sanborn! Mark Taylor has done a great job of capturing this distinctive sound in this churning chart.

This masterful arrangement of Antonio Carlos Jobim's classic Bossa Nova can be performed either with a vocal soloist (key: F) or as a feature vehicle for tenor sax or trumpet. Frank uses a few unique rhythmic figures with mixed meters and gives every section a chance to shine. Also included is an optional scat vocal section that is cued for trumpet.

Paying homage to the great jazz vocalist Joe Williams and recorded by Barbara Morrison on her tribute CD Thinking of You, Joe, here is an adaptation of John Clayton's swinging chart featuring sizzling statements from the band and an exuberant bluesy style. This chart works great for both male and female soloists and is guaranteed to make you feel good!