Here is a standout chart on Lee Morgan's soulful jazz standard. The familiar melody riff is first played by a small ensemble of alto tenor trumpet trombone and guitar. Gradually the entire ensemble gets into the act followedby solo space for alto and/or trumpet and finally drums. With its distinctive and important style this chart belongs in every band's library.

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 riffs. A fun tune for soloing!

The Pythodd Club in Rochester New York was where the famed La Barbera brothers were first exposed to real live jazz and the Hammond B3 organ was often a part of these groups. Here John uses the organ as a centerpiece butsurrounds it with exuberant proclamations from the rest of the band in a smokin' shuffle chart. Solos are included for organ guitar and tenor sax.From the Jazz Compass recording Fantazm by the John La BarberaBig Band (JC1011)

Ce morceau, destiné à alimenter le répertoire du 1er Orchestre National de Jazz, fut composé en novembre 1985. Les influences africaines que l'on peut repérer à son écoute sont indéniables, surtout lorsque l'on sait qu'il a été composé à partir de chants pygmées. Kalimba est d'ailleurs l'un des noms que l'on donne en Afrique de l'Ouest à un petit instrument à lamelles métalliques et caisse de résonance généralement en bois, le piano à pouce.Enchevêtrement de petits motifs mélodiques, permettant une grande diversité dans l'instrumentation, liberté dans l'organisation de la forme, succession de différentes signatures rythmiques, travail sur l'harmonisation des motifs, tel a été le schéma directeur de cette composition.Je souhaite que vous ayez plaisir à le jouer. (François Jeanneau) / Big Band

Vocal Feature-A jazz masterpiece arranged for vocal solo and jazz ensemble. This chart is written in two keys to provide maximum flexibility for the vocalist and the band. This straight-ahead swinger also has brief solos for 1st trombone and 2nd trumpet. The low key (female) is C with a range from F below middle C to third line B. The high key (male) is pitched in F with a range from B-flat below middle C to fourth space E. The low-key version also has an optional shout chorus with the ensemble. Dave Wolpe arranged this one and that is your guarantee of an excellent chart.

John Berry has done a nice job of adapting this swing favorite from the '40s to the combo format. This medium up-tempo chart is great for ensemble playing and learning swing style.