1 Corinthians 10

Harry James, one of the leading trumpeters of the Swing Era, was a huge fan of the sound and style of the 1950's Count Basie Orchestra. James hired several of Basie's arrangers to write arrangements for him

This composition was written by Billy Strayhorn in 1963 and was first performed in Sweden on March 9, 1964. While on tour in Europe during that year Ellington introduced several pieces as "Impressions

This is one of the most famous vocal studio orchestra arrangements, recorded by Dean Martin in 1960. This is the authentic and swinging version that Nelson Riddle created to showcase Martin in his

This Pete King arrangement, in the style of Nelson Riddle, was written for Dean Martin's 1959 album "Sleep Warm," conducted by Frank Sinatra. The arrangement begins with reeds on flutes and clarinets.

Written in 1953 for Nat King Cole, Billy May's arrangement of Angel Eyes does a wonderful job of both capturing and expanding upon the dark and sensual melody of what has become one

Bill Holman's treatment of Gerry Mulligan's Apple Core for Mulligan's Concert Jazz Band served as a tour de force for the guest soloist, tenor saxophonist Zoot Sims. Much of this tune featured Sims

Vibraphonist Terry Gibbs is known for his electric, high energy sound with the Gibbs Quartet and the Terry Gibbs Dream Band. Producer Bob Shad had a contract to produce an album with Gibbs. Shad's idea was

Here is an adaptation of the original Etta James string arrangement. This has been transcribed from the recording and adapted for a big band with vocalist. The key is F.

Vibraphonist Terry Gibbs is known for his electric, high energy sound with the Gibbs Quartet and the Terry Gibbs Dream Band. Producer Bob Shad had a contract to produce an album with Gibbs. Shad's idea was

This roaring and challenging Bill Holman chart begins with the vocal soloist solely accompanied by bass. Halfway through the first chorus drums enter, and then at the end of the chorus the whole band