John Wasson

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...

One of the classic swing tunes from the Big Band era, John Wasson brings the sound of the Glenn Miller Orchestra to the concert stage with this powerful and swingin' arrangement.

This 'barn burner' by outstanding arranger John Wasson was recorded by the very hot Jim Widner Big Band for his commercially available CD Body and Soul on the Chase Music Group label. Pure Latin fire...

This 'barn burner' by outstanding arranger John Wasson was recorded by the very hot Jim Widner Big Band for his commercially available CD Body and Soul on the Chase Music Group label. Pure Latin fire...

Although originally an Italian song composed in 1960, Estate has become a jazz standard thanks in part to the Bossa nova version recorded by Joao Gilberto. This smooth version for younger players feat...

The infectious songs of this charismatic performer and recording artist have become icons of the Motown and seventies era. This spectacular showcase for band includes: Sir Duke, I Wish, Don't You Worr...

Atteignant une popularité mondiale, et décrite comme "un millier d'étreintes de dix mille insectes", cette chanson est le premier succès de la sensation Owl City. La version pour orchestre de John Was...

Hard-hitting rock version of one of the biggest hits of the 60s.

Originally created for full orchestra, this version for advanced level bands, and recorded by the acclaimed Dallas Wind Symphony conducted by Jerry Junkin, is a magnificent and powerful setting for th...

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...

Originally from Disney's The Jungle Book, this hot Latin version from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's latest CD shows they can do more than just swing.

This classic by the Monkees was recently rerecorded into a chart hit by the pop group Smash Mouth for the movie Shrek. Guaranteed fun for the audience as well as your students.

Originally a #1 hit for Toto in the early '80s, and recorded again recently by the group Weezer, this powerful rock anthem features a distinctive groove and memorable lines. John Wasson has given it a...

Originally a hit for Bill Withers in the '70s, this catchy tune is a hit again thanks to the TV show Glee. This updated version features a contemporary medium funk groove and the melody passed around...

Recorded by Billy Preston in 1974, this became a #1 hit on the charts, and in 1975 became the first musical number ever performed on the TV show Saturday Night Live! Here is a funky version for young...

Tiré du Livre de la jungle, ce classique intemporel est apparu dans le film original ainsi que dans la dernière superproduction. Avec son style swing à deux temps et sa mélodie bien connue, il est imp...

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...

Composé par Yoko Kanno pour la série télévisée japonaise "Cowboy Bebop", l'air "Tank !" a pris une vie propre. La version latin-funk de John Wasson a été écrite pour son Strata Big Band et enregistrée...

Cet arrangement pour ensemble de jazz est idéal pour mettre en valeur l'énergie du tube classé numéro 1, issu du film à grand succès de Netflix. La section rythmique assure le groove techno-pop irrési...

Composé par Yoko Kanno pour la série télévisée japonaise "Cowboy Bebop", l'air "Tank !" a pris une vie propre. La version latin-funk de John Wasson a été écrite pour son Strata Big Band et enregistrée...

Originally a hit for Bill Withers in the '70s, this catchy tune is a hit again thanks to the TV show Glee. This updated version features a contemporary medium funk groove and the melody passed around...

Recorded by Billy Preston in 1974, this became a #1 hit on the charts, and in 1975 became the first musical number ever performed on the TV show Saturday Night Live! Here is a funky version for young...