Little Big Band Series

In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, this medium uptempo jazz standard from Miles Davis works perfectly in this 6-horn format. Carefully using the combination of saxes and brass to full advantage, thi...

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...

Sounding full and richly varied, here is a great 6-horn chart on the timeless Kenny Dorham standard. The melody is first stated by a trio of trumpet, tenor and guitar followed by the full ensemble, th...

Made popular by Ray Charles, but recorded by countless artists through the years, Hoagy Carmichael's beloved classic is instantly recognizable. This arrangement features a slow and bluesy swing style...

Mark Taylor has crafted a unique version of this familiar hit originally recorded by The Beatles. After a gentle ballad-like intro, the style shifts to jazz waltz featuring a tenor sax soloist. Along...

Here is a fresh take on the bebop blues classic by Charlie Parker. The chart starts out in a funk style and then alternates with swing sections. Soloists have a chance to improvise in both styles.

This familiar tune from the 1930s has become a favorite with jazzers over the years. Here's a wonderfully crafted arrangement in the six-horn format that starts out as a relaxed jazz samba, then moves...

Originally composed for the 1963 film The Pink Panther, this familiar tune has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the energetic samba version recorded by Michael Bublé. Mark's arrangement for Little...

Here's one of the iconic tunes from Duke Ellington in a swingin' chart scored for the little big band format. Mark really gets the most out of just the six horn parts in this great sounding chart! Sol...

One of the early soulful rock tunes, Lee Morgan's Sidewinder features a distinctive groove and funky riff-like phrases. In this arrangement for Little Big Band, a trio of trumpet, tenor and guitar sta...

Here is the Mile Davis jazz standard skillfully and uniquely arranged for 6 horns plus rhythm. On the head, the saxes take the signature melody line answered by the brass. The open solo section featur...

Für seine kreative Version des Loius-Armstrong-Hits für kleines Jazzensemble mit sechs Bläsern und Rhythmusgruppe wählte Michael Mossman einen moderaten Cha-Cha-Stil, der eine erstaunliche Bandbreite...

Similar to Lee Morgan's famous Sidewinder, this tune is written in a moderate soul jazz vein. Mark's funky arrangement for 6 horns and rhythm section is sprinkled with stop time breaks and catchy riff...

Mike Tomaro uses tight harmonies and a smooth Bossa Nova style to revisit this timeless standard. A perfect fit for the 6-horn format, and a nice change of pace for programming.

The lush harmonies and flowing melody of this Ellington favorite are set in a medium samba style in this creative arrangement that takes full advantage of the six-horn format. In addition to full ense...

Based on Michael Mossman's arrangement recorded by Tito Puente (on Special Delivery) here is Gerry Mulligan's jazz standard set in a simmering mambo style for Little Big Band. The entire ensemble gets...

Recorded by the acclaimed Cannonball Adderley Quintet in the 1960s, Jive Samba became one of Nat Adderley's best-known standards. Arranged here for little big band and in a moderate cha-cha style, thi...

This American popular song is a must know in the jazz standard repertoire. Arranged here in a smooth samba groove, Mike Tomaro takes full advantage of the six horn format. Includes flexible solo space...

Michael Mossman takes Dizzy Gillespie's signature tune into new territory, with a touch of 'mambo' in this distinctive arrangement. A perfect way to showcase a trumpet soloist, the full ensemble also...

One of the earliest examples of the fusion of Afro-Cuban elements into jazz, Dizzy Gillespie's classic composition is updated here for the Little Big Band format from Mike Tomaro's popular big band ch...

One of the best-known standards from the Basie era, Frank Foster's medium swing tune adapts beautifully in the Little Big Band format. And Mike Tomaro adds a few twists of his own in this appealing ch...

Originally heard on the landmark Miles Davis album Birth of the Cool, this arrangement for little big band contains elements of the 'cool school' along with some modern touches. (Grade 5)

Nobody could swing like the Duke! Here is his medium swing standard In a Mellow Tone skillfully arranged for the six-horn format that also includes solos for trumpet and alto sax. The shout chorus is...

In this medium swing setting for little big band, Rick Stitzel divides the ensemble between upper and lower voices as they trade phrases back and forth. This helps create the effect of a much larger e...

Penned by Bobby Timmons and recorded by a number of jazz artists over the years, Dat Dere is a great example of soul jazz of the early 60's. This arrangement for small band features alto sax and trump...