Jazz Ensemble Library

Composed in an up-tempo swing style (but with attitude!), here's a tour-de-force for the entire ensemble. Mark beautifully contrasts small ensemble scoring with full band passages, and provides solo o...

Immerse yourself in the golden age of swing with the ultimate big band anthem: "In The Mood"! This world-famous masterpiece has captivated audiences for generations and never fails to energize the con...

This cookin' original from Mark Taylor opens with the rhythm section setting up the groove before the saxes take the first statement of the head. Packed with energy throughout, this medium tempo blues...

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...

Who would have thought to transform this Stevie Wonder hit into a swinging jazz waltz? That's exactly what master arranger Mark Taylor has come up with as he uses this creative setting to feature an a...

The year 2009 saw the passing of legendary singer Yma Sumac - the exotic Peruvian Songbird who flourished in the 1950s, yet her music is heard in numerous movies and soundtracks even today. Here is on...

Mike Tomaro brings us a bluesy and soulful rendition of this patriotic favorite that features either an alto sax soloist or vocal soloist. Great gospel feel for big band!

Skillfully adapted directly from the famous version recorded by Miles Davis on the landmark album Birth of the Cool, this arrangement for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation features an advanced ha...

Recorded by Miles Davis on his landmark album Birth of the Cool, this jazz standard was composed by Denzil Best using the same chord changes as Count Basie's Jumpin' at the Woodside. This exciting cha...

Skillfully blending jazz with R&B, saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. created a fusion classic with his 1975 recording of this tune. Roger beautifully adapts the soulful lines and hypnotic groove for...

Using the trademark samba style that Chick Corea has become known for, here is his composition North Africa in an outstanding interpretation by Mike Tomaro. The opening section features a small group...

Mettez votre guitariste à l'honneur avec ce groove rock fluide et mélodieux, idéal pour apporter un changement de rythme dans n'importe quel programme de concert. La section rythmique donne le ton, ta...

Votre section rythmique, et notamment votre bassiste, va particulièrement apprécier cet arrangement d'un classique du funk expérimental de Miles Davis. Des solos ouverts pour tous les instruments. La...

Cette adaptation en son mantuno cubain du célèbre tube de Noël lui va comme un gant, et la flûte y apporte une touche de couleur parfaite. La trompette soliste joue en la et le trombone soliste en fa....

Un arrangement remarquable du standard de Miles Davis, signé John La Barbera. L'arrangement s'ouvre sur le thème principal joué au piano, puis se développe grâce à un savant mélange de passages antiph...

Ce morceau est vraiment explosif ! Oscillant entre le swing et la samba brésilienne, avec un refrain inoubliable, personne ne restera en place. Les trompettes jouent également le rôle de percussions d...

This often recorded standard is expertly arranged by George Stone in a medium swing style. Filled with creative harmonies and soaring ensemble figures, this is truly an outstanding choice for contest...

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...

Definitely one of the most recognized TV themes ever written, the Tonight Show theme was played nightly to countless households across the country for many years. This solid swingin' arrangement by Jo...

Un superbe et authentique arrangement de la chanson thème funky de la série de dessins animés Nickelodeon des années 90.

Definitely one of the most recognized TV themes ever written, the Tonight Show theme was played nightly to countless households across the country for many years. This solid swingin' arrangement by Jo...

Definitely one of the most recognized TV themes ever written, the Tonight Show theme was played nightly to countless households across the country for many years. This solid swingin' arrangement by Jo...