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Recorded in 1968 by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on their Monday Night album, this swingin' blues at a moderate tempo opens with an ad lib piano solo, then shifts immediately to a solo chor...

Subtitled A Shuffle For Art's Sake (referring to Art Dedrick, Kendor's founder) and commissioned by Kendor in celebration of its 25th anniversary, this dynamic original assigns solos to alto, tenor an...

Subtitled A Shuffle For Art's Sake (referring to Art Dedrick, Kendor's founder) and commissioned by Kendor in celebration of its 25th anniversary, this dynamic original assigns solos to alto, tenor an...

As recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on Incredible Journey, a recurring melodic motif, driving funk groove, and fully-voiced harmonic landscape give this chart real substance and audience appeal. S...

This funk chart was originally recorded by the Yellowjackets for their Time Squared CD. Filled with unexpected twists and turns, this big band version requires a triplet-based swing feel similar to hi...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on the album Consummation (Blue Note), this great ensemble chart in a driving funk groove features intricate, interlocking figures, short cameos...

features Scat Vocal or Guitar

As recorded in 1972 by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their album Suite For Pops, this solo feature for scat vocalist or guitar opens with a big, full-band intro in slow swing before the 'funky...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their Suite For Pops album, this tribute to Louis Armstrong begins with a short soprano sax solo before the band joins in. Lots of wonderful sax se...

Recorded in 1998 by the Monday Night Big Band on their Thanks To Thad album, this is Part 2 of Thad's larger Return Journey Suite. Set in 5/4 time, it's an intense workout that calls for well-executed...

Recorded in 1971 by the Count Basie Orchestra on their Have A Nice Day album, this classic featuring solo trombone opens and closes with a directed chorale. In between, the pairing of a gospel groove...

Recorded in 1971 by the Count Basie Orchestra on their Have A Nice Day album, this classic featuring solo trombone opens and closes with a directed chorale. In between, the pairing of a gospel groove...

Recorded on the SWR big Band CD Fun Time, this medium tempo ballad has an irresistible Latin beat.

Recorded on the Sammy Nestico CD A Portrait Of Sammy, this exciting jazz samba in 3/4 time is written for standard jazz ensemble. Lead trumpet extends to a written high D, no woodwind doubles are requ...

Recorded on the Sammy Nestico CD A Portrait Of Sammy, this exciting jazz samba in 3/4 time is written for standard jazz ensemble. Lead trumpet extends to a written high D, no woodwind doubles are requ...

Recorded on the Sammy Sammy Nestico CD A Portrait Of Sammy, this exciting jazz samba in 3/4 time is written for . Lead trumpet extends to a written high D, no woodwind doubles are required, and it fea...

This brisk salsa features an Earth, Wind & Fire unison horn theme over a percolating Latin groove. Bob recommends listening to his CD, Latin From Manhattan, before rehearsing it, and suggests working...

One of ten tracks from the album The Danish Radio Big Band Plays Thad Jones (1997), this uptempo samba for experienced jazz bands features trumpet and soprano (or alto) sax first as a duo, then opens...

One of ten tracks from the album The Danish Radio Big Band Plays Thad Jones (1997), this uptempo samba for experienced jazz bands features trumpet and soprano (or alto) sax first as a duo, then opens...

Exactly as recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on their classic RCA album, Tales Of A Courtesan, this solo feature for trombone or flugelhorn also includes an improvised flute obbli...

Recorded in 1997 on The Danish Radio Big Band Plays Thad Jones album in tribute to the years he worked with that group, this breezy bossa nova with colorful woodwinds isn't as difficult to perform as...

Recorded in 1997 on The Danish Radio Big Band Plays Thad Jones album in tribute to the years he worked with that group, this breezy bossa nova with colorful woodwinds isn't as difficult to perform as...

Recorded by The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra on the album Thad Jones Legacy, this blazing chart, meant to be played as fast as possible, opens with a repeating vamp featuring horn players on Latin percussi...

Recorded by The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra on the album Thad Jones Legacy, this blazing chart, meant to be played as fast as possible, opens with a repeating vamp featuring horn players on Latin percussi...

Recorded in 1998 by the Monday Night Big Band on their Thanks To Thad album, this is Part 1 of Thad's larger Return Journey Suite. Solo requirements are limited to an optional repeat that may (or may...