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Jenter (Girls) is a song from Norwegian pop group Di Derre. It was released in 1994 and has sold more than 190 000 copies after that. The composer of both lyrics and music, Jo Nesbø, is today most kno...

Admiral P is one of Norways biggest solo artists within popular music and reggae. This song 'Angel' is typical of this genre with its message of love and solidarity. Admiral P and Nico D was awarded t...

Mike Tomaro's tasteful rendering of this classic ballad from Alec Wilder features subtle reharmonizations and a lush orchestration. Includes solo space for trumpet and piano.

Composed in the 1940s, here is a magnificent rhapsodic treatment of this classic jazz ballad. Mike skillfully features all sections of the band in this lush and flowing arrangement.

Written for jazz artist George Rabbai and recorded by the little big band Power of Ten on their Earth Tones CD, this moving, lyrical ballad features solo flugelhorn (or trumpet) throughout, a double t...

A tribute to one of the greatest jazz trombonists ever, here is a beautiful arrangement of J.J. Johnson's Lament. Fittingly, the trombones are featured as a section for the first part of the arrangeme...

Jazz Ensemble Library - Grade 4 From America's jazz master, Duke Ellington, comes this hauntingly beautiful ballad. Mike's outstanding setting features a lush ensemble sound plus solos for alto and pi...

Shorty Rogers was one of the primary creators of West Coast jazz, both as a composer and performer. Popo is a great example of a cool blues in a medium tempo, with solo space for any player.

A strong melody and solid rhythmic groove are the cornerstones of this brilliant original from Mike Tomaro. The alternating swing and shuffle styles in this blues-oriented chart command the attention...

Commissioned by Evanston Township High School, this burning medium advanced original will make a great program choice. An abundance of wonderful ensemble writing combines with a strong melodic line to...

Style: DRIVING SHUFFLE Ranges: D6 trumpet, Bb4 trombone Solos: open solo section Rhythm Section: partially Instrumentation: standard

Think was the hit song from the 1980 blockbuster 'The Blues Brothers'. This arrangement is soul music at its best, arranged for concert band. Think is the biggest hit for American singer and songwrite...

Gimme Some Lovin' is a song written by Steve Winwood, Spencer Davis and Muff Winwood, and originally performed by The Spencer Davis Group. The song has been covered by many other artists, including Da...

Das 'Jyn Erso Theme' portraitiert einen der neuen Charaktere aus dem neuen 'Star Wars'-Abenteuer 'Rogue One'. Großartige, sinfonische Filmmusik aus der Feder von Michael Giacchino.

Das Hauptthema in Ramble on an Irish Folksong ist eine moderne Version einer Melodie, die auf das 18. Jahrhundert zurückgeht. Jahrhundert zurückverfolgt werden kann. Während die Melodie unter verschie...

This melody is the Norwegian version of 'Make You Feel My Love' composed by Bob Dylan. The lyrics is translated by Bjarne Hjelmeland and the song performed by, among others, Norwegian singer Ingebjorg...

This classic funk tune from the '70s was written by Stevie Wonder, but became a huge hit for Rufus and Chaka Khan. Featuring a slow and driving pulse with heavily syncopated figures, this chart provid...

Written in a funky second line / New Orleans groove, the familiar riff-like melody is traded between sections of the band. There is ample solo space for tenor and trumpet, as well as a display of exce...

Recorded by Earth, Wind & Fire, here is one of their classic tunes arranged in a medium funk style for jazz ensemble. Trombones take the lead in the beginning followed by solos for piano and alto sax....

Scottish funk group, Average White Band, had two major hits that helped solidify the horn-driven funk sound of the '70s. Pick Up the Pieces was released in 1974, and Cut the Cake followed close behind...

Praktische Ausgabe, vorgelegt von Hubert Mackinger

This wedding march from Lødingen (small village in North-Norway) is widely used in wedding ceremonies. Norwegian artist Halvdan Sivertsen performs it often on his concerts with lyrics, but the melody...

Have you met Miss Jones wurde 1937 von Richard Rodgers und Lorenz Hart für die Musical-Komödie "I'd Rather Be Right" geschrieben. Das Lied wurde erstmals von Frank Sinatra aufgenommen. Es war auch im...