Here is a hip-sounding modal ?chacha? that combines the classic Latin rhythm with sophisticated modern jazz sounds. With crafty ensemble lines solos for tenor and trumpet and carefully notated rhythm section parts this will be a great addition toany bands library!

This signature ballad by Whitney Houston is one she'll always be remembered for. Here is a great-sounding arrangement by John Berry that features a solo for alto sax tasteful ensemble accompaniment lines and later a short solofor trumpet. Nice change-of-pace programming.

Vocal Feature-Another outstanding jazz vocal with jazz ensemble! This chart is totally flexible--it's written in two keys! The higher key usually works for your male vocalist and the lower key for your female vocalist; if not just switch. It's that easy! In addition to the vocal solo this swinging Rogers and Hart song has a trombone jazz solo (or optional scat vocal solo) and written written ensemble horn lines for the vocalist both great opportunities to integrate your vocalist with the ensemble. Dave Wolpe thinks of everything and he writes some of the best charts in the music business. Very effective! (Female key (low): G below middle C to third line B treble clef -- Male key(high): B-flat below middle C to fourth line D treble clef)

With a smooth Latin feel interesting harmonies plus a few mixed meters this is a terrific feature number for your flugelhorn soloist. Tasty ensemble lines contribute to a creative and appealing change of pace.

Recorded by the Doobie Brothers this soulful rock hit works great in this setting for young jazz ensemble. Authentically adapted from the original this solid chart includes important lines for the saxes as well as a solo for tenor.

From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed and highly influential 1973 Innervisions album Living for the City featured a driving moderate tempo groove and memorable melodic lines. Adapted beautifully for jazz ensemble this chart provides feature space for the trombone section along with powerful phrases for the entire band. Includes a solo for tenor sax.

This is NOT the '60s pop hit recorded by Bobby Vee but the classic jazz standard recorded by luminaries such as John Coltrane Paul Desmond and Horace Silver (and originally the theme song of the 1948 film noir starring EdwardG. Robinson). Here's a great sounding Latin style setting creatively scored for young players with beautiful lines and countermelodies. Includes solos for alto sax and trombone.

Big Band-This swingin' chart features very effective ensemble writing and catchy melodic lines. There are challenges here for all sections but the end result is impressive. Includes solos for Trumpet or Trombone and Tenor or Piano.

This familiar standard is a great way to feature your entire ensemble! Sammy's use of intertwined melodic lines along wtih effective key changes is masterful. This chart features saxes off the top and then solos for Trumpet Trombone and Piano.

Composer Mark Taylor has struck gold again with this original that opens with a maestoso introduction before settling into a Latin Rock style. Saxes take the melody first followed by the brass. A nice building section usingunison lines leads into a solo for guitar. Also includes space for solo fills by the drummer.

Recorded by the hottest swing band today Big Bad Voodoo Daddy this chart epitomizes the energetic frenzy of the current “jump swing” movement. Along with the crisp ensemble lines Roger's arrangement features atrumpet/tenor duet on the melody as well as solo space for each. This will get everybody on the dance floor.

Solo Alto Sax Feature-This wonderful tune from the early 60s has become a standard recorded by countless artists over the years most notably Nat King Cole. Marks setting as a solo feature for alto sax is in a smooth and lush ballad style with abrief interlude indouble time. Includes nice scoring and effective lines for the entire ensemble.

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.

You may not recognize this by the title but Libertango is one of the most well-known tangos throughout the world. Written with sultry lines for the saxes and rhythmic punctuations in the brass this distinctive arrangementdeserves a place in your library. Includes solo for alto sax.