John Wasson

From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed and highly influential 1973 Innervisions album, Living for the City featured a driving moderate tempo groove and memorable melodic lines. Adapted beautifully for jazz en...

Featuring one of the most recognizable bass riffs recorded by the Beatles, John Wasson brings us a fresh and creative setting for young jazz groups. With a hint of Latin style and smooth harmonies, th...

Here's another in a long line of monster pop hits from Bruno Mars! Finesse uses a funky hip-hop shuffle style along with infectious harmonies and catchy riffs. Every section gets a workout, and a shor...

Composed by George Harrison and recorded by the Beatles on Abbey Road, this has become one of the most enduring ballads of the rock era. With a beautifully constructed melody and rich harmonic structu...

This catchy funk tune was recorded by Was (Not Was) in 1987, but more recently has been popularized in pop culture including the movies Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, The Flintstones, and Super Mario...

From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD Backatown, here is the hot title cut arranged for big band in a funky medium tempo. With a blend of catchy riffs, solid ensemble passages, and stop-time breaks, thi...

Recorded by Trombone Shorty on his 2011 album For True and featuring Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie, this hot tune has a funky New Orleans style groove with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs....

Recorded by Ray Charles in 1963, this funky classic has been covered by countless artists, but is probably best remembered from Ray's performance of it in the 1980 film The Blues Brothers. Arranged he...

Few holiday songs have the staying power and popularity of this familiar tune, known primarily from the recordings by Perry Como in the 1950s, but also the Carpenters in 1984. Here is a lush and easy-...

Quelle idée intelligente ! Prenez plusieurs chansons préférées des fêtes et mélangez-les avec le style musical le plus en vogue aujourd'hui. Le résultat est un fabuleux medley comprenant A Holly Jolly...

Here's an energetic big band treatment of one of jazz legend Charlie Parker's best-known tunes. John Wasson's powerful chart features an interplay between the sax and brass sections, along with solos...

Everyone's favorite man about the jungle has his own unmistakable theme that is surprisingly hip for such a primitive guy! This is a fun chart that really swings (from tree to tree).

From the hit movie Moana this easy-going song adapts beautifully for jazz ensemble with its tuneful theme and reggae/shuffle style. The melody is passed around the band starting with the saxes, follow...

Composed by Yoko Kanno for the Japanese anime television series Cowboy Bebop, the tune Tank! has taken on a life of its own. John Wasson's driving Latin funk version was written for his Strata Big Ban...

Ce magnifique arrangement de la valse tirée de la bande originale de "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" rend toute sa beauté harmonique et met en valeur des couleurs sonores envoûtantes, notammen...

Parfaitement écrit pour les jeunes ensembles de jazz, cet arrangement du standard classique écrit pour la comédie musicale Pal Joey est parfait pour enseigner le style swing et pour élargir les connai...

Includes: The Black Pearl, The Medallion Calls, and He's a Pirate.

Bring pure suspense and cinematic excitement to the stage! The world-famous "Mission Impossible Theme" by Lalo Schifrin stands as one of the most thrilling and iconic soundtracks in film history. In t...

The creative genius of Stevie Wonder never grows old. Here is a hard-hitting medley of hits that opens with the saxes playing lead on Living for the City. Next is You Are the Sunshine of My Life with...

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...

Recorded by The Who back in 1971 and used as the theme for TV's CSI, here is a signature rock anthem from one of the hardest rockin' bands ever. This driving arrangement for young players will liven u...

Bring pure energy and electrifying power to the stage with "Born This Way"! Lady Gaga's world-famous mega-hit combines driving rock with the unmistakable, high-energy groove of the '80s – a perfect th...

La musique des Jackson 5 est toujours aussi populaire. Voici l'un de leurs plus grands succès de l'ère Motown dans un arrangement funky de John Wasson. Une partition habile pour l'ensemble du groupe.

From the highly anticipated Justin Timberlake album The 20/20 Experience, here is an authentic-sounding version of the hit 'Suit & Tie' for jazz ensemble. Featuring a medium tempo R&B groove and sizzl...

Originally recorded by Otis Redding in 1968, this hard-drving 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 Gratef...