'Jazz Ensemble Library' - ausgesuchte Jazz-, Swing-, Blues- und Crossover-Nummern

Grade 4. (Jennings).

Here is a unique and somewhat moody ballad featuring trombone lead. The colorful rhythm section scoring and rich harmonic structure make this an appealing change of pace for festivals or concerts.

Recorded by Miles Davis on his landmark album Birth of the Cool, this jazz standard was composed by Denzil Best using the same chord changes as Count Basie's Jumpin' at the Woodside. This exciting cha...

Composer Mark Taylor has struck gold again with this original that opens with a maestoso introduction before settling into a Latin Rock style. Saxes take the melody first, followed by the brass. A nic...

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...

Skillfully blending jazz with R&B, saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. created a fusion classic with his 1975 recording of this tune. Roger beautifully adapts the soulful lines and hypnotic groove for...

Der ruhige Stil von David Benoit zeigt sich in dieser Jobim'schen Komposition aus seiner CD 'Full Circle' von 2006. Die Version von Mark Taylor zeichnet sich aus durch sanfte Harmonien und fliessende...

Mike Tomaro takes this well-known theme from the 1960s and transforms it into a powerful swing chart for the entire ensemble. Saxes are featured at the start with interjections from the brass, followe...

One of first tunes to put the group Chicago on the map was this early rocker from 1970. John Wasson stays true to the original in this outstanding version for jazz ensemble that features solos for alt...

Bringen Sie das Haus mit diesem unglaublichen Arrangement des legendären Hits zum Beben! Der Titel beginnt als Rockballade, das Tenorsaxophon übernimmt die Melodie und übergibt sie an Saxophone und Tr...

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

One of first tunes to put the group Chicago on the map was this early rocker from 1970. John Wasson stays true to the original in this outstanding version for jazz ensemble that features solos for alt...

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...

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...

One of Carlos Santana's more memorable compositions is this instrumental hit from 1976. Along with Santana's own recording, the version by saxophonist Gato Barbieri also became a hit that same year. T...

Although this was a pop hit back in the late '60s this familiar ballad lends itself nicely for jazz ensemble treated here as jazz waltz. Scored to feature a solo trombone, alternate solo parts are pro...

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...