From master arranger Michael Abene here is a slow cooking blues chart that features the piano and some wonderfully outrageous ensemble scoring. This is the authentic version originally recorded by the GRP All-Star Band on theirGrammy Award winning CD ?ALL BLUES? and rescored for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation. Requires woodwind doubling and a mature rhythm section.

Recorded by Patti Austin with James Ingram in 1983 this smooth jazz classic has a nice contemporary rock groove for jazz ensemble. Using an interesting harmonic structure based on minor chords this chart features the saxes onthe melody a soli for trombones and funky ensemble riffs. This is a solidly scored chart for young players.

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 jazz ensemble in this nicely scored arrangement.

One of Billy Joel's all time biggest hits beautifully adapted for young jazz ensemble by Roger Holmes. Included is a sax soli based on Phil Wood's famous solo as well as nicely scored ensemble sections.

Easy Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2 Creatively scored in a medium swing Basie style here is a smooth sounding chart that will be easy to learn. With plenty of full ensemble scoring this chart guarantees a full sound even with young players.

Book 2-ScoreEdited by Scott StromanRockin’ Daddy (Myhill); Ballad for One (Myhill); Granite City Blues (Michael); Ultima Bossa (Myhill)

Most famously recorded by Josh Groban here is a nicely scored version for beginning jazz groups that allows each section a chance to play the melody at some point. The arrangement builds to a modulation followed by a powerfulstatement from the full ensemble. A marvelous change of pace number for any group.

Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble-A patriotic anthem for the ages this contemporary ballad by Lee Greenwood has already established itself as a standard. Beautifully scored for a vocal soloist this arrangement makes a powerful statement for singer and band alike.

Recorded originally by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet heres a classic jazz tune that works great for young ensembles. Arranged here in an attractive shuffle funk style theres a nice balance between a small group flavor and riffs scored for theentire band. Solos are provided for alto sax and trumpet.

This classic Marvin Gaye hit has always been a favourite with jazzers and has great crossover appeal. From the CD 'Out of the Woods' by the Les Hooper Band this funky version is infused with a West Coast attitude and is packed with energy and drive. A solo for alto sax is featured.Instrumentation:BASSTROMBONE 1TROMBONE 2TROMBONE 3TROMBONE 4DRUMSPIANOGUITARFULL SCOREALTO SAX 1ALTO SAX 2TENOR SAX 1TENOR SAX 2BARITONE SAXTRUMPET 1TRUMPET 2TRUMPET 3TRUMPET 4

Michael Abene not only produced the 1992 GRP All-Star Big Band recording but he contributed some of the hippest arrangements as well. This unique treatment of the Horace Silver classic is an excellent example of Michael'screative style. This publication is the authentic chart rescored for standard instrumentation by Michael himself. The variety of styles and ample settings for improvisation make this one a real showpiece. (Woodwind doublesoptional).

Beautifully scored with plenty of tutti rhythms and a comfortable moderate tempo here is a perfect chart for getting your ensemble to swing! The melody is passed from section to section and there is also a short sax soli andfull ensemble shout included. Concise and appealing this familiar standard will sound great with inexperienced bands and requires no solos.

Here is a very playable arrangement of this quintessential cool jazz swing tune that will work great with young players. Carefully scored to sound full with incomplete instrumentation this arrangement also features written or adlib. solos for any sax and trumpet or trombone.