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Commissioned by the Illinois Music Educators Association for their 2002 All-State Jazz Ensemble, this driving swinger for medium bands works well at a variety of tempos (144-196) and gives all section...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Salted Gingko Nuts. Duration 6:45.

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album Salted Gingko Nuts. Duration 6:45.

Dedicated to and recorded by trumpeter Nicholas Payton on "Gumbo Nouveau" (Verve), this familiar melody takes on new life in this refreshing swing treatment by Doug Doug Beach and George Shutack. Scor...

Commissioned by Pennsylvania Unit of the International Association of Jazz Educators, a lighter-is-better attitude prevails in this medium-level release. Transparent voicings, creative rhythm section...

Commissioned by Pennsylvania Unit of the International Association of Jazz Educators, a lighter-is-better attitude prevails in this medium-level release. Transparent voicings, creative rhythm section...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album New Life, this medium-paced swinger features all the elements of a classic Thad Jones chart -- a well-crafted mix of ensemble and section...

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album New Life, this medium-paced swinger features all the elements of a classic Thad Jones chart -- a well-crafted mix of ensemble and section...

Approached with a stylistic lightness that should be well articulated, the strength and appeal of this setting comes from striking contrasts in dynamics and color -- one minute it's soft and subdued,...

Approached with a stylistic lightness that should be well articulated, the strength and appeal of this setting comes from striking contrasts in dynamics and color -- one minute it's soft and subdued,...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on their Grammy-nominated album Long Yellow Road, this boppish swing classic offers solo space for tenor, alto, and trumpet. The even-8ths int...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band on their Grammy-nominated album Long Yellow Road, this boppish classic offers solo space for tenor, alto, and trumpet. The even-8ths intro and...

As performed by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra at the Village Vanguard, solo opportunities are given to trumpet and piano, but the solo chorus can be opened up for additional players as desired. O...

As performed by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra at the Village Vanguard, solo opportunities are given to trumpet and piano, but the solo chorus can be opened up for additional players as desired. O...

As performed by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra at the Village Vanguard, solo opportunities are given to trumpet and piano, but the solo chorus can be opened up for additional players as desired. O...

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album March Of The Tadpoles. Duration 7:00.

As recorded by the Toshiko Akiyoshi/Lew Tabackin Big Band on the album March Of The Tadpoles. Duration 7:00.

As recorded in 1966 by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their debut album, The Jazz Orchestra (Solid State Records), this swingin' classic features a sax soli, solos for trumpet (or flugelhorn) a...

As recorded in 1966 by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their debut album, The Jazz Orchestra (Solid State Records), this swingin' classic features a sax soli, solos for trumpet (or flugelhorn) a...

Recorded by Woody Herman on his album From East To West (Concord Records), solo space is given to trumpet, alto and tenor. Demanding section work throughout and a mighty shout chorus near the end keep...

Recorded by Woody Herman on his album From East To West (Concord Records), solo space is given to trumpet, alto and tenor. Demanding section work throughout and a mighty shout chorus near the end keep...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2006 Illinois All-State Jazz Ensemble, this heartfelt tribute to Frank Mantooth is an excellent programming choice...

Commissioned by the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association for the 2006 Illinois All-State Jazz Ensemble, this heartfelt tribute to Frank Mantooth is an excellent programming choice...

Recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the album Papa Lips, the upbeat groove serves as an especially creative canvas for tenor and trumpet soloists. Other highlights include a rhythmic soli for alto...

Recorded by the Bob Mintzer Big Band on the album Papa Lips, the upbeat groove serves as an especially creative canvas for tenor and trumpet soloists. Other highlights include a rhythmic soli for alto...