Joseph Kosma

Here is a medium swing version of this marvelous often-played standard. Peter Blair's chart opens with a duet of alto and trumpet with ensemble punches. The saxes are featured on a chorus and there is...

Here is an easy swing version of this timeless classic. The saxes are in the spotlight, but also featured is a short solo for trumpet. Skillfully arranged for inexperienced bands.

Here is an easy swing version of this timeless classic. The saxes are in the spotlight, but also featured is a short solo for trumpet. Skillfully arranged for inexperienced bands.

Un superbe exemple de jeu d'ensemble tiré du livre de Ted Heath. Cette version n'est pas écrite comme une ballade lente, mais c'est un morceau de swing mid-tempo groovant qui ne manque pas de punch. E...

Brass Band & Cornet Solo

Brass Band & Cornet Solo

This song was originally written for an opera called 'Le Rendez-vous', which Prévert and Kosma (born 1905 in Budapest) then convinced Carné to turn into a film. The film changed its name to Les Portes...

The iconic tune Autumn Leaves les Feuilles Mortes by Hungarian-born composer Joseph Kosma hardly requires an introduction to jazz afficionados. The music was originally set to French lyrics by Jacques...

Text: Jacques Prevert Danish text: Egil Hagen Finnish version also available 'Kuolleet lehdet'