Michael Philip Mossman

In the able hands of master arranger Michael Philip Mossman, this popular standard from the 1930s takes on new life. Using a mix of cha-cha and mambo styles, this marvelous arrangement becomes a solo...

Haunting yet beautiful describes Michael's unique setting of this marvelous standard. Written in a moderately slow 'bolero' style, this outstanding change of pace number features an alto sax soloist a...

Michael Mossman uses a moderately fast Afro-Cuban style to craft this setting of Duke Ellington's lesser-known work. This striking and fresh-sounding chart features tight harmonies and a driving rhyth...

Using a relaxed 'bolero' style, Michael Mossman's inventive and sophisticated setting of this familiar standard is a refreshing addition to any program. You'll find cascading ensemble figures, interwe...

Originally recorded in 1984 by Stevie Wonder, here is a smooth version in a cha-cha style that provides a very appealing setting for vocalist. Michael uses some harmonic twists and turns, interesting...

Recorded in the mid 1950s and also known as 'Trane's Blues, ' this jazz classic is credited to Miles Davis but reportedly penned by John Coltrane. Regardless, Michael Mossman's refreshing version craf...

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 countless jazz artists ranging from Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto to Miles Davis and Frank Sinatra, Jobim's refined classic is a welcome addition on any program. This chart is sure to be a...

This well-known Cuban song has been recorded by countless artists through the years, and receives a standout contemporary setting for full jazz ensemble from Latin master Michael Mossman. Arranged in...

Composed by jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, and arranged here by Latin master Michael Mossman, this appealing chart features a comfortable cha-cha groove, a distinctive harmonic progression, and a tunefu...

Entre les mains expertes de l'arrangeur Michael Mossman, ce classique d'Irving Berlin est tout à fait à sa place sous forme de mambo ! Avec quelques rides harmoniques et un mélange formidable de style...

> Arrangements of classic tunes and jazz standards > Scored for 4 horns with flexible instrumentation, plus rhythm section > Background figures and ensemble soli sections-more than just head charts >...

> Arrangements of classic tunes and jazz standards > Scored for 4 horns with flexible instrumentation, plus rhythm section > Background figures and ensemble soli sections-more than just head charts >...

Dizzy Gillespie was a pivotal figure in the connection between Jazz and Afro-Cuban music. This exciting chart explores this relationship, combining authentic Cha Cha and Bembe with straight ahead swin...

Written for Jon Faddis and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, Michael Mossman gives this longtime favorite an outstanding treatment in a moderately slow swing style. Using imaginative rhythmic and harmonic...

Written for Jon Faddis and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, Michael Mossman gives this longtime favorite an outstanding treatment in a moderately slow swing style. Using imaginative rhythmic and harmonic...

Utilizing a unique blend of swing styles at various tempos, this marvelous composition can certainly be a focal point of any festival or contest program. The scoring is varied and impeccable, and ther...

In this Little Big Band format, Michael Mossman carefully maintains the medium swing style and flavor of the original Miles Davis version, but then adds creative touches with counterlines and harmonic...

In this Little Big Band format, Michael Mossman carefully maintains the medium swing style and flavor of the original Miles Davis version, but then adds creative touches with counterlines and harmonic...

In this setting for 6 horns and rhythm, Michael Mossman uses a moderate swing style to fashion a classy version of this familiar standard. The scoring style is largely tutti, but with a few unique twi...

In this setting for 6 horns and rhythm, Michael Mossman uses a moderate swing style to fashion a classy version of this familiar standard. The scoring style is largely tutti, but with a few unique twi...

Composed in a relaxed swing style, this catchy tune is built up in layers starting with the trombones. Saxes are added followed by the trumpets, and finally the full ensemble gets in on the fun. There...

Written for Jon Faddis and the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, Michael Mossman gives this longtime favorite an outstanding treatment in a moderately slow swing style. Using imaginative rhythmic and harmonic...

In this Little Big Band format, Michael Mossman carefully maintains the medium swing style and flavor of the original Miles Davis version, but then adds creative touches with counterlines and harmonic...

In this setting for 6 horns and rhythm, Michael Mossman uses a moderate swing style to fashion a classy version of this familiar standard. The scoring style is largely tutti, but with a few unique twi...