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Jazz master Wayne Shorter has given us a wealth of jazz standards and this is one of his best. Written in an up-tempo swing style, this impressive-sounding chart features solos for alto and trumpet.

One of the all-time great songs from the Beatles Yesterday truly has become a modern day standard] This well-scored arrangement for young jazz ensembles features a brief tenor solo beautiful counterlines and an overall rich sound that will be impressive in concert or as a change of pace for festival.

John Berry's creative light bossa treatment of this Beatles favorite is a must for your next concert. The timeless melody is featured with lush harmonies and marvelous ensemble writing. Includes short solos for alto and trumpet.

This is one of those rare tunes that is well-known to virtually all age groups. However, you might have to discourage the parents in the front row from doing the 'YMCA' choreography!

Here's an example of a tune that was so corny in the '70s that now it's 'cool' in the '90s. And you'll have to admit tha John Berry's treatment for jazz ensemble is fun to play.

Up-tempo swingin' excitement is what you get from Peter Blair's easy version of this hit by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Sounding harder than it really is, this one is sure to liven up any concert.

Recorded by the hottest swing band today, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, this chart epitomizes the energetic frenzy of the current jump swing movement. Along with the crisp ensemble lines, Roger's arrangement features a trumpet/tenor duet on the melody as well as solo space for each. This will get everybody on the dance floor.

John Clayton penned this gorgeous ballad treatment for the great Joe Williams. With exquisite reharmonizations and carefully crafted accompaniment figures, the mood starts out mellow then arcs beautifully to a full ensemble climax before tapering to a quiet ending. (Altos double Flute, Tenors double Clarinet, Bari. doubles Bass Clar.) Recorded on Smack Dab in the Middle - The Hal Leonard Jazz Orchestra, conducted by John Clayton (07011581)