Jazz Ensemble Library

The heavy influence that Stevie Wonder had on funk and jazz is clearly evident in this hit from 1974. Made even funkier in this version for big band with a tempo slightly slower than the original, the...

Bring unmatched groove and infectious energy to the stage with "Boogie On Reggae Woman"! This unforgettable global hit by Stevie Wonder blends funky rhythms with laid-back reggae vibes into a thrillin...

One of Carlos Santana's more memorable compositions is this instrumental hit from 1976. Along with Santana's own recording, the version by saxophonist Gato Barbieri also became a hit that same year. T...

Featuring a quirky blend of reggae and blues, this original by jazz master John La Barbera is an appealing and unique change of pace. Solo space is provided for tenor sax, along with spicy riffs for e...

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...

The music of Motown continues to stand the test of time with catchy melodies and well-constructed songs. Here's a well-crafted and entertaining production number that features Dancing in the Street, I...

The music of Motown continues to stand the test of time with catchy melodies and well-constructed songs. Here's a well-crafted and entertaining production number that features Dancing in the Street, I...

The music of Motown continues to stand the test of time with catchy melodies and well-constructed songs. Here's a well-crafted and entertaining production number that features Dancing in the Street, I...

Although this was a pop hit back in the late '60s this familiar ballad lends itself nicely for jazz ensemble treated here as jazz waltz. Scored to feature a solo trombone, alternate solo parts are pro...

Although this was a pop hit back in the late '60s this familiar ballad lends itself nicely for jazz ensemble treated here as jazz waltz. Scored to feature a solo trombone, alternate solo parts are pro...

This grooving funk chart was written for the 2025 South Carolina All-State Jazz Ensemble. With biting rhythms, harmonic twists and fresh orchestrations, this chart offers a different sound that will b...

Appréciez cette version fraîche et créative du tube classique de Joni Mitchell qui a été rendu populaire par Counting Crows.

Commençant en douceur, avec un soliste au saxophone alto, ce morceau gagne en intensité tout au long de la chanson, jusqu'au puissant refrain final. Il s'agit d'un arrangement très efficace de l'un de...

En 1977, Stevie Wonder était dans la fleur de l'âge et "Sir Duke" était en tête des hit-parades. Michael Mossman reprend ce tube connu et y ajoute sa touche personnelle. La section centrale se transfo...

Recorded by Stevie Wonder in 1976 on his acclaimed album Songs in the Key of Life, this beautiful song is a good example of combining elements of jazz with pop. Keeping the same easy-flowing shuffle g...

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...

This is probably George Harrison's most famous contribution to the illustrious catalog of recordings by The Beatles! Mike Tomaro maintains the general flavor of the distinctive original and takes the...

Dans un retour au style R&B influencé par le jazz de la fin des années 1970, voici une version samba/funk de ce tube de George Duke. Avec une paire de trombones et de saxophones ténor au début, ce mor...

The heavy influence that Stevie Wonder had on funk and jazz is clearly evident in this hit from 1974. Made even funkier in this version for big band with a tempo slightly slower than the original, the...

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...

The music of Motown continues to stand the test of time with catchy melodies and well-constructed songs. Here's a well-crafted and entertaining production number that features Dancing in the Street, I...

Although this was a pop hit back in the late '60s this familiar ballad lends itself nicely for jazz ensemble treated here as jazz waltz. Scored to feature a solo trombone, alternate solo parts are pro...

One of the signature ballads from renowned horn band Tower of Power, this tune includes the famous trumpet solo introduction that is one of those magical moments that trumpet players dream about! The...

Sammy Nestico pays tribute to his long-time friend and trombone icon, Bill Watrous, with this touching setting of Mancini's Too Little Time. Written in a lush ballad style, this is a fitting tribute t...