Little Big Band Series

The haunting and distinctive Blackbird (from the Beatles' White album) is adapted here in a moderate samba style for the little big band format. Trumpet and alto sax are featured on the melody and for...

The haunting and distinctive Blackbird (from the Beatles' White album) is adapted here in a moderate samba style for the little big band format. Trumpet and alto sax are featured on the melody and for...

The haunting and distinctive Blackbird (from the Beatles' White album) is adapted here in a moderate samba style for the little big band format. Trumpet and alto sax are featured on the melody and for...

The haunting and distinctive Blackbird (from the Beatles' White album) is adapted here in a moderate samba style for the little big band format. Trumpet and alto sax are featured on the melody and for...

The haunting and distinctive Blackbird (from the Beatles' White album) is adapted here in a moderate samba style for the little big band format. Trumpet and alto sax are featured on the melody and for...

The haunting and distinctive Blackbird (from the Beatles' White album) is adapted here in a moderate samba style for the little big band format. Trumpet and alto sax are featured on the melody and for...

The haunting and distinctive Blackbird (from the Beatles' White album) is adapted here in a moderate samba style for the little big band format. Trumpet and alto sax are featured on the melody and for...

The haunting and distinctive Blackbird (from the Beatles' White album) is adapted here in a moderate samba style for the little big band format. Trumpet and alto sax are featured on the melody and for...

The haunting and distinctive Blackbird (from the Beatles' White album) is adapted here in a moderate samba style for the little big band format. Trumpet and alto sax are featured on the melody and for...

Similar to Lee Morgan's famous Sidewinder, this tune is written in a moderate soul jazz vein. Mark's funky arrangement for 6 horns and rhythm section is sprinkled with stop time breaks and catchy riff...

Here is a fresh take on the bebop blues classic by Charlie Parker. The chart starts out in a funk style and then alternates with swing sections. Soloists have a chance to improvise in both styles.

Penned by Bobby Timmons and recorded by a number of jazz artists over the years, Dat Dere is a great example of soul jazz of the early '60s. This arrangement for small band features alto sax and trump...

Made popular by Ray Charles, but recorded by countless artists through the years, Hoagy Carmichael's beloved classic is instantly recognizable. This arrangement features a slow and bluesy swing style...