Jazz Ensemble with Trumpet/Flugelhorn Solo

Pat Metheny is known for his beautiful melodies, and Back in Time is no exception. Featuring a flugelhorn or trumpet soloist throughout on a written-out solo with chords included for improvisation,

Inspired by a similarly-titled original Bob Curnow composed for the great Doc Severinsen, The Doctor Is In was written for trumpeter extraordinaire Dr. Vern Sielert. Set in a medium-up swing

Rich DeRosa has composed a fascinating, brooding, and pensive composition entitled Mixed Emotions. Set in a very contemporary feel with lush harmonies and reasonable brass ranges (the

This is a gorgeous ballad arranged by Willie Maiden for the great Maynard Ferguson Orchestra. There is wonderful ensemble writing that is playable by most bands, and it also features a short improvised solo

As recorded by the Oliver Nelson Orchestra on their album Berlin Dialogue for Orchestra, A Relative Calm is a beautiful ballad that features trumpet throughout. There is very little improvisation,

Here's the magnificent Slide Hampton chart on this timeless Thelonious Monk composition as recorded by the Maynard Ferguson Orchestra. It has all the elements expected from a gorgeous ballad, plus a

Oliver Nelson arranged this chart to feature the legendary Art Farmer on trumpet and it was recorded on the Listen to Art Farmer and the Orchestra album. It has been edited to be played with traditional big

As performed by Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show band, this wonderful arrangement by the late, great Tommy Newsom features trumpet throughout. There is marvelous ensemble writing set in a swingy ballad

Wannsee is the second movement of the Impressions of Berlin suite. This lovely, beautiful, haunting melody features flute and flugelhorn, as they each have the opportunity to state