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

Brown Shuffle was first recorded by Norway's Oslo Groove Company on their jaw-dropping album Anno 1990. Now, for the first time, this newly-engraved edition is available in the United States. Lars

Using a combination of hip-hop and up-tempo swing, here's a marvelous take on Bud Powell's bebop classic. A front line of alto, tenor and trumpet are featured off the top followed by an extended soli for

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

Featuring a quartet of alto, trumpet, guitar and vibes at the top, Mark Taylor's stellar treatment of this George Shearing classic swings hard from beginning to end! The intricate bebop lines are skillfully

Along with Big Dipper, Don't Git Sassy is one of the most familiar charts from the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra's repertoire. As recorded on their Live at the Village Vanguard album, this

It is somewhat amusing that Dave Brubeck's The Duke is more frequently associated with Miles Davis and Gil Evans than Brubeck himself. Nevertheless, this version from the 1957 "Miles Ahead" album

Featuring a modal "Celtic" flavor, this original from Michael Mossman uses an energetic drive throughout along with a unique harmonic approach. Also included is solo space for tenor sax, and a section where

Step into the Golden Age with this tune that pays homage to the artistic talents of Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman. This chart starts with a beautiful melody as an alto sax solo develops into a theme that

This stellar swing chart by Tom Kubis was recorded by Wayne Bergeron on his Concord Jazz album "Plays Well with Others," recorded in 2006. In typical Kubis fashion there are brilliant saxophone soli

Jazz great Thelonious Monk composed so many classic tunes, and this creative powerhouse of a chart includes snippets of sixteen of them! Challenge your audiences and players to find them all as they are

Composed by jazz legend Joe Henderson, this up-tempo burner from Mark Taylor features a mesmerizing groove and masterful scoring. The rhythm section sets the groove and then a trio of tenor, guitar and

Little Pixie II 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.

Recorded by the Mingus Big Band on the CD Que Viva Mingus!, this stellar chart takes the band through an extended modal format, while always swingin'! With a unique blend of group improvisation, full

This Thad Jones chart 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. Low