Featured in all of the popular Toy Story movies, the big band version recorded by Robert Goulet (as the voice of Wheezy) is the most memorable. In a similar style, Mark Taylor brings a fresh setting of this modern day classic for vocal soloist and big band.

Recently recorded by Tony Bennett with Lady Gaga this popular standard dates from 1937 but sounds as fresh today as ever!Rick's swinging arrangement skillfully passes the melody from section to section but features plenty of solid tutti writing as well. Solos (for sax and trumpet) may also be played by the entire sections for added flexibility.

From the group Journey this power ballad from 1981 has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the hit TV series Glee as well as multiple uses in film and even on Broadway. Sure to be a hit again!

Made popular by Sergio Mendez back in the 60's this up-tempo samba sounds great with bands with limited experience. The rhythm section parts are all carefully notated and the melodic lines are easy to learn. Solos can be playedby piano alto sax or trumpet. Another great adaptation for beginning bands from Michael Sweeney.

A funky little tune about a funky little shack! Originally recorded by the B-52s this familiar hit has remained popular throughout the years. And here's a rock solid and great-sounding arrangement for young players!

Irving Berlin's upbeat show tune reached new heights of popularity with its appearance in Mel Brooks' movie (and new Broadway show) Young Frankenstein. Always an audience favorite this solid swing arrangement will be easy to learn and fun to play. (Includes CD)

From the album Talking Book this ever-popular Stevie Wonder hit won a Grammy award for him in 1973. Beautifully arranged here for vocal solo (or tenor sax) with a few contemporary wrinkles this is a great addition to anyprogram.

Although the first hit recording of this enduring standard was by the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1940 The Nearness of You has remained popular through the ages with recordings by countless artists. Arranged here as a solo feature forflugelhorn the soft Latin stylings and lush accompaniment parts help make this one particularly attractive.

Popular again thanks to the recent recording by Michael Bublé this hit was originally from the Broadway musical The Roar of the Greasepaint The Smell of the Crowd. This bluesy arrangement requires no solos butgives each section of the band a chance to be featured.

From Disney's latest hit Toy Story 2 here is a swingin' big band version of this popular song as featured in the movie.

This Rodgers and Hart standard has been recorded countless times and remains a popular choice for singers and instrumentalists alike. Mark's lush setting can also be used as a tenor sax feature and includes a brief double-time swing section.

Here is the popular television theme arranged as a minor blues in a fast swing style. The trumpets take the melody the first time and the saxes have it the second. Includes a solo or soli for sax and also for trumpet. Guaranteed fun!

Although originally recorded by Eddie Floyd in 1966 this familiar hit has remained popular thanks to covers by artists such as Otis Redding David Bowie and Eric Clapton. This dynamic version for young players is based on the swing-shuffle hit recorded by Amii Stewart in 1979.

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 with solos for alto sax and trombone.

Although written for the Charlie Brown TV Christmas special in 1965 Christmas Time Is Here has gone on to become a popular modern day holiday standard. Here's a beautiful setting by Mark Taylor that features creative scoring and harmonies giving it a more sophisticated sound than its easy level would indicate.