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Skillfully adapted directly from the famous version recorded by Miles Davis on the landmark album 'Birth of the Cool', this arrangement for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation features an advanced...

One of the most famous jazz waltz's ever written, this small band setting of Miles Davis' classic skillfully uses the six-horn format to create an incredibly full sound. A flexible solo section is als...

Riding an incredible wave of popularity, the Disney Channel's High School Musical is sweeping the nation with an entertaining brand of show tunes in a contemporary rock style. Here is one of the big p...

Everyone knows this Henry Mancini favorite, but not like this! Mike Tomaro has gleefully twisted the well-known melody into a New Orleans style second line groove for jazz ensemble! The signature bass...

Einer der frühen Hits der Rockband Chicago, ein knallharter Song, der immer wieder für Begeisterung sorgt! Hier im 6-Horn-Format von Mike Tomaro kraftvoll intoniert.

Der Gospel-Rock-Hit aus Stings Debüt-Soloalbum "The Dream of the Blue Turtles" wurde von Mike Tomaro meisterhaft für fortgeschrittene Big Bands arrangiert.

This is probably George Harrison's most famous contribution to the illustrious catalog of recordings by The Beatles! Mike Tomaro maintains the general flavor of the distinctive original and takes the...

Isn't she lovely' aus Stevie Wonders Album'Songs in the Key of Life' gehört zweifellos zu seinen größten Hits. Auch das Big Band-Arrangement von Mike Tomaro hat diesen unwiederstehlich-coolen Shuffle...

The heavy influence that Stevie Wonder had on funk and jazz is clearly evident in this hit from 1974. Made even funkier in this version for big band with a tempo slightly slower than the original, the...

ABC ist einer der größten Hits der Jackson 5, hat einen Uptempo-Pop-Stil und jede Menge Energie. Mike Tomaros zeitgemäße Interpretation bietet tolle Abwechslung für Ihre kleine Big Band.

Isn't she lovely' aus Stevie Wonders Album'Songs in the Key of Life' gehört zweifellos zu seinen größten Hits. Auch das Big Band-Arrangement von Mike Tomaro hat diesen unwiederstehlich-coolen Shuffle...

Recorded in 1972, Chick Corea's Return to Forever album is recognized as one of the landmark albums of jazz fusion. Along with the jazz standard La Fiesta, the mesmerizing ballad introduced on this al...

This invigorating chart stays true to the classic sound of its creator Stevie Wonder. It features a medium slow groove and a flexible solo section. Guaranteed fun.

This invigorating chart stays true to the classic sound of its creator Stevie Wonder. It features a medium slow groove and a flexible solo section. Guaranteed fun.

Featuring a freewheeling New Orleans style street beat alternating with straight-ahead swing, here is this Monk favorite in a unique and creative setting. Trumpet and tenor share the melody, and solo...

Featuring a contemporary sounding groove utilizing even 8th notes, this familiar standard is given a unique treatment in the skilled hands of Mike Tomaro. A trio of tenor sax, trombone and guitar take...

Wayne Shorters hypnotischer Moll-Blues wurde vor allem durch die Aufnahme von Miles Davis bekannt und gelangte ins Repertoire vieler Jazzmusiker. Mike Tomaros Arrangement im mittelschnellen Tempo und...

From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed Innervisions album from 1973, this infectious funk tune has been covered by a variety of artists over the years and found its way into several movies. With a distinctive...

Mike Tomaro takes this funk classic by Stevie Wonder through a series of new twists and turns, but he is careful to preserve the great groove and signature horns riffs from the original. Featured are...

Recorded in 1978 by jazz-influenced pop group Steely Dan, this familiar hit features distinctive harmonies and a great-sounding groove. Solos for alto and trumpet are included along with the rhythmic...

From Chick Corea's My Spanish Heart album, this tune is not really a rhumba, but rather an extremely energetic samba. This chart features dynamic and challenging passages for the entire ensemble and a...

Written by Stevie Wonder and recorded by Michael Jackson on his 1979 album Off the Wall, this familiar hit is treated here in a creative version for jazz ensemble. Incorporating the jazz-influenced ha...

This American popular song is a must know in the jazz standard repertoire. Arranged here in a smooth samba groove, Mike Tomaro takes full advantage of the six horn format. Includes flexible solo space...

Trombone and baritone sax are featured at the top in this nicely stylized setting. Written in an uptempo swing style and skillfully contrasting the brass and sax sections, this effective arrangement s...