Duke Ellington's Sound of Love

Jazz giant Miles Davis is probably best-known for this tune. Alternating between a small combo (alto tenor bari. trumpet trombone and guitar) and full ensemble Mark has created a masterful chart for young players. Improvisingis all done on 2 dorian scales. Sample written solos and scales are included. This one should be in every young band's library!

(Key: Eb). Originally made famous by Louis Armstrong and most recently recorded on Kenny G's new CD this is a natural choice for a vocal soloist. Beautiful melody in a lush setting.

This familiar standard has been around for years and is creatively set here in a medium swing style by Paul Murtha. The trombone section is featured in the beginning and is followed by the trumpet section. Following a solo section for trumpet and tenor there is an effective key change and full ensemble shout chorus. Even though it is designed for young players experienced bands will sound great…

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.

This Santana hit has endured through the years and been recorded countless times. Here it is like you've never heard it before in the masterful hands of Michael Mossman! Arranged for David Sanborn it has substantial solo spacefor alto sax but other soloists include trombone trumpet and guitar. The opening features a laid back cha-cha feel with colorful scoring (flute is optional) before develop…

This book contains 6 big band styles recorded by Demo Morselli Big Band Orchestra for trumpet trombone and alo sax. The included CD contains backing tracks.

Adapted as a mambo Michael Mossman pulls out all the stops on this unique and exciting setting of Clifford Brown's jazz standard. The brass section screams out the melody while the saxes fill in blazing counterlines and a soli oftheir own. Solos are flexible and the rhythm section is called upon to propel the entire chart in an energized and vibrant style.

At the peak of the big band era saxophonist composer and bandleader Charlie Barnet recorded his famous version of Cherokee followed shortly by this second big hit. Treated here in a samba style Skyliner featuresthe saxes playing thesmooth melody accompanied by a unison brass counterline. There is solo space for tenor sax and trumpet followed by a sax soli and shout chorus for the full ensemble…

Easy Jazz Ensemble Pak 7