Psalm 47

Big Dipper was originally commissioned by Count Basie for an entire album of Thad Jones' music; however, Basie never made the record, instead suggesting that Thad start his own band. Big

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the Central Park North album, this classic swinger is a winning mix of solo with rhythm section and full band passages. The designated soloists include

This medium-swing minor blues chart puts the focus on the foundation of your band's brass section... the bass trombone. A solid melody set below the staff and into the pedal register is offset by dramatic

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album "New Life," this fast swing chart starts with a full band statement and a short piano solo before the flugelhorn soloist steps into the

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on the album New Life, Cherry Juice is a fast swing opus beginning with a full band statement and a short piano solo before the flugelhorn soloist

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their Live at the Village Vanguard album, this spirited shuffle puts proficient bands through the paces. Articulations and rhythms must be played

As recorded by the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra on their Central Park North album, this great collaboration between band member Jerome Richardson and Thad Jones has become an established standard for

Yep, here's a shuffle with snap! Juggernaut is a medium-tempo shuffle chart that begins with a big, flashy intro, transitioning to a hot sax soli and then a statement by the brass. Throughout