The year 2009 saw the passing of legendary singer Yma Sumac - the exotic 'Peruvian Songbird' who flourished in the 1950s, yet her music is heard in numerous movies and soundtracks even today. Here is...
Even though this is scored for just 6 horns, the writing is sophisticated and full sounding. Written in 3/4 but featuring an Afro-Cuban 6/8 groove, this marvelous chart includes solos for tenor or tru...
One of the all-time favorite TV themes, this is also an amazingly sophisticated and exciting Latin/Jazz composition. In the expert hands of Michael Mossman, here is an authentic-sounding version that...
3 Horns plus Rhythm (Grade 4-5) (Mossman)
In 1987 Miles Davis took home the Grammy award for best jazz instrumental soloist for his performance on this composition by Marcus Miller. From the album by the same name, Tutu is creatively arranged...
Here is a great arrangement of this Latin classic done in an authentic Latin style but with a big band twist. All the rhythm parts are carefully notated taking the guesswork out of interpreting this c...
Jazz Ensemble Library - Grade 4 Jazz giant Ray Bryant penned this classic mambo and Michael Philip Mossman provides a dynamic setting for jazz ensemble! Fully notated rhythm section parts guarantee an...
Using a combination of the Brazilian styles Choro, Partido Alto, and Samba, Michael Mossman has crafted this substantial work for mature bands. Solos for alto, tenor and trumpet are intertwined with s...
Written in a driving Latin feel, this energetic original features biting melodies, edgy harmonies and even foot stomps and hand claps. Including a solo for tenor sax and plenty of powerful ensemble wr...
Leave it to Michael Mossman to combine two unique Latin styles (tango and bossa nova) into a single composition! The saxes take the lead on the sultry tango theme punctuated by the brass, then a trump...
