Pop Arrangements for Jazz Ensemble

Originally recorded in 1961 by Jorgen Ingmann, but better known for the 1981 recording by The Sugarhill Gang, this funky hit remains a favorite. Feature your drummer or an additional percussionist (bongos,

This beautiful ballad made famous by the great Etta James makes a perfect change of pace for any concert. Featuring a sultry tenor saxophone solo sprinkled with melodic replies from other sections and

This memorable movie theme has been recorded by artists ranging from trumpeter Chris Botti to violinist Joshua Bell. Here is a beautiful setting for young jazz ensembles featuring a flugelhorn soloist in a

From heavy metal masters Metallica, this 1991 hit is one your players can really cut loose on. Arranged here as a feature for guitar, performance options are provided for bands without guitar. All of the

From British progressive rock band Yes, this iconic moment in pop and rock history is scored neatly for big band with the option to feature either a vocalist or tenor sax soloist. Just like the original,

This wonderful and classic ballad recorded by Stevie Wonder is set here as a solo feature for tenor saxophone. Beautifully accompanied by piano only in the beginning, a mellow accompaniment follows with

This classic funk-rock tune is a showcase for your lead alto saxophone soloist from start to finish. This one demands a contemporary alto sax soloist with style and some altissimo chops too. A funk groove

Composed in 1970, A Song for You has over the years become one of Leon Russell's most popular songs, recorded by countless artists including Peggy Lee, Michael Buble, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston,

This song was a pop hit for several artists in the '70s and '80s, and now it has fresh life as a contemporary-sounding jazz waltz. A solo trombone is featured throughout, with plenty of support from the

Arranged here in a light rock style, this timeless song from the hit musical "Annie" is sure to bring a smile. Perfectly scored to sound great, and a natural choice for a vocalist. 

Although this was a pop hit back in the late 1960s, this familiar ballad lends itself nicely for jazz ensemble treated here as a jazz waltz. Scored to feature a solo trombone, alternate solo parts are

Your audience will go wild with this accessible solo feature for your drummer! This version of Wipe Out plays homage to the Surfaris' original with plenty of drum solos, but adds a modern-day sound

From the album Talking Book, this ever-popular Stevie Wonder hit won a Grammy award for him in 1973. Beautifully arranged here as a vocal or tenor sax solo feature with a few contemporary wrinkles, this is