Mittelschwere Noten für Big Band und Jazz-Orchester

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 arrangement was commissioned by New Trier High School and written as a tribute to Jim Warrick on his retirement. It is a flat-out rock chart that sizzles from top to bottom. The piece was origina...

Radiohead released 'Paranoid Android' as a single in April 1997 and as a track on their studio album OK Computer the same year. Ken Schaphorst's epic big band arrangement is accessible for high school...

Sly & the Family Stone became a household name in the late '60s, and this up-tempo rock tune typifies this group's energetic and funky style. This one will be a blast for your students to play and a b...

Recorded by Michael Jackson on Thriller, this distinctive laid-back hit has been recorded by artists ranging from Boyz II Men to David Benoit to Miles Davis. Mike Tomaro's stylized version combines a...

Josef Jawinul and Weather Report turned the jazz world on its ear with this iconic fusion composition from the 1977 album Heavy Weather. Arranged here for 6 horns and rhythm section, this version reta...

Die Königin der neuen deutschen Welle hat ein eigenes Medley verdient! Ihr Titel '99 Luftballons' war in Deutschland, aber auch in den USA ein Superhit und ist es heute noch. Viele weitere Hits kamen...

The all-time classic big band Frank Sinatra number re-created by Michael Bublé for augmented Big Band. From the all time classic Frank Sinatra/Count Basie/Quincy Jones albumn 'Sinatra at The Sands' Or...

Originally recorded by Otis Redding in 1968, this hard-driving R&B classic has become a mainstay of pop culture covered by a wide range of artists including The Black Crowes, King Floyd, and The Grate...

Featuring a quirky blend of reggae and blues, this original by jazz master John La Barbera is an appealing and unique change of pace. Solo space is provided for tenor sax, along with spicy riffs for e...

The music of Motown continues to stand the test of time with catchy melodies and well-constructed songs. Here's a well-crafted and entertaining production number that features Dancing in the Street, I...

Die Neue Deutsche Welle hat Spuren hinterlassen - noch heute sind die Hits dieser Zeit auf nahezu jeder Party präsent und sorgen für super Stimmung! Ihre Lieblings-Feiersongs hat Hagen A. Fritzsche in...

Here is a beautifully scored version of Whitney Houston's popular ballad from 1985, her first recording to reach #1 on the pop charts. Mark passes the melody around to different sections, but the styl...

Sammy Nestico pays tribute to his long-time friend and trombone icon, Bill Watrous, with this touching setting of Mancini's Too Little Time. Written in a lush ballad style, this is a fitting tribute t...

This Rodgers and Hart standard has been recorded countless times and remains a popular choice for singers and instrumentalists alike. Mark's lush setting can also be used as a tenor sax feature and in...

One of the signature ballads from renowned horn band Tower of Power, this tune includes the famous trumpet solo introduction that is one of those magical moments that trumpet players dream about! The...

Here is a terrific medium-tempo shuffle chart that the Buddy Rich Band played all the time. It was recorded on the Swingin' New Big Band album (CD available from Sierra Music), and has wide open blowi...

This standard from the 40's has been recorded countless times in recent years and remains a staple in jazz libraries everywhere. Mike Tomaro's creative version shines new and invigorating light on thi...

As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) 'Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter,' this is a medium-up Shuffle feel, with solos for tenor saxophone and piano. The sax...

James Miley brings to Sierra another hip arrangement of a great contemporary tune. This Soundgarden piece is masterfully scored for the modern big band, making great use of interesting saxophone effec...

Originally a pop hit for The Police in the '80s, Mike Tomaro uses extensive reharmonizations and creative timbral shadings in this marvelous adaptation. The groove is slightly slower than the original...

Der Klassiker von Earth, Wind & Fire eignet sich hervorragend für Jazz-Ensembles. Dieses starke Arrangement von Victor Lopez wird ein Hit bei Ihren Schülern sein. Es ist funky und wild! (Dauer 3:21)