Ensemble

Recorded by the Hal Leonard Jazz Orchestra and conducted by John Clayton, here is a terrific CD of arrangements by John Clayton, Sammy Nestico and Mike Tomaro all for vocal soloist with big band. Everett Greene and Ann Chamberlain are the featured vocalists. Includes: Smack Dab in the Middle, I'm Gonna Live 'Til I Die, Satin Doll, Jingle Bells, Nice 'n' Easy, Teach Me Tonight, I'm Just a Lucky So and So, For All We Know, Do Nothin' 'Til You Hear from Me, How Insensitive, You Are So Beautiful and Save Your Love for Me.

This bluesy chart swings hard from the opening strains all the way to the final chorus. Rick's creative take is built on a medium swing foundation, and the blues changes make this comfortable and fun for beginning soloists.

This bluesy classic from the '50s has been recorded by such artists as Ray Charles and Count Basie. Mark Taylor's effective chart for young bands swings hard from beginning to end. Whether you play it for contest or for a casual audience, this one is sure to be a favorite.

Based on the early Quincy Jones version of this song from the '70s, this easy funk chart created by Paul Murtha really cooks. Includes written or ad lib. solos for alto and trumpet.

Roger has given this standards a new shine with contemporary harmonies and an easy rock ballad feel. Fresh!

Arranged for Jon Faddis and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, Michael Mossman gives this longtime favorite an outstanding treatment in a moderately slow swing style. Using imaginative rhythmic and harmonic twists, some truly stunning full ensemble scoring, and also some hidden surprises, this arranging gem deserves a prominent spot on a festival or concert program.

Young Jazz Ensemble - Grade 3 Mark has given this Jerome Kern favorite a soft Bossa treatment that serves as a solo feature for flugelhorn. The tempo is comfortably moderate and the scoring is exceptional.

From the group Deep Purple comes this rock anthem of the '70s. Give your beginning band a chance to rock out with this easy and powerful arrangement.