Ensemble

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 counterline lines 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!

This familiar standard begins by featuring the brass section and answered by the sax section. Scored to sound great with younger groups, this arrangement includes a short sax soli followed by a trumpet solo and finally a tutti shout chorus.

Recorded live in Washington, D.C. at the world famous Blues Alley, this is a follow-up to the Taylor/Fidyk Big Band's acclaimed CD A Perfect Match, featuring writer Mark Taylor and drummer Steve Fidyk. This is the kind of writing and playing that every big band fan dreams of. - John La Barbera. Includes Full Count, Maiden Voyage, Bradley's Bop House, My One and Only Love, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, What'll I Do, Anthropology, Brush Taps, My Cherie Amour and The Gorillaman Blues.

Written in a medium slow Basie-style swing, this chart is an excellent feature for tutti ensemble playing. Including short solos for trumpet and trombone, this is a refreshing take on a timeless standard.

Even though the title implies tenor feature, this excellent chart for young players features the entire sax section in the beginning, along with background stabs in the brass. There is also a nice sax soli section and solos for trumpet and alto sax.

Here's one of the great bebop tunes of all time from jazz great Sonny Rollins. Mark's medium up-tempo chart features both tenor saxes and swings like crazy.

Everybody knows it, and your students will want to play it! The simple chord progression is perfect for encouraging your inexperienced improvisers.

Simply fun to play and to listen to! The perfect jammin' tune for opening up the solo section.

Everyone knows the familiar version recorded in the late '50s by the Champs but here is a unique arrangement for jazz ensemble in a salsa style that's sure to be a treat for players and listeners alike. The flexible solo section allows any player to join in the fun]