Pop Arrangements for Jazz Ensemble

One of the early hits from the rock band Chicago, this hard-hitting tune is always exciting to play! Powerfully scored here in the six-horn format by Mike Tomaro.

Originally a #1 hit for Toto in the early 1980s, and recorded again by the group Weezer, this powerful rock anthem features a distinctive groove and memorable lines. In this chart it's given a contemporary

The haunting and distinctive Blackbird, from The Beatles' White Album, is adapted here in a moderate and soft samba style in the Little Big Band format. Trumpet and alto sax are featured on

Fun and exciting, this rousing production number features those rompin' tunes made famous by the Blues Brothers! A great way to provide something a little different at your next jazz concert, this

The heavy influence that Stevie Wonder had on funk and jazz is clearly evident in this hit from 1974. Made even funkier in this version for big band with a tempo slightly slower than the original, the

James Brown had many great hits, and this one translates into a funky jazz band chart that's sure to be a favorite. Set at around 116 bpm, it exudes all the soul and funk of the Godfather of Soul

Scottish funk group Average White Band had two major hits that helped solidify the horn-driven funk sound of the '70s. Pick Up the Pieces was released in 1974 and Cut the Cake followed

This funky hit from Michael Jackson's Off the Wall album translates into a groovin' jazz chart everyone will enjoy. With lots of tasty licks for the winds and very playable grooves for the rhythm section,

From the brash, irreverent and wildly popular television series Family Guy, comes this supercharged, big band style theme that swings hard! The tempo is medium, the style is swing and it features an alto

Burnin' funk from Earth, Wind & Fire! This exciting production number opens with the slow chorale, then launches into one of the best grooves ever written! Features a small ensemble on the head,

With the rhythm section laying down the groove, this soulful hit from the group Kool and the Gang oozes funky goodness! This chart stays true to the original, featuring tasty rhythm section parts mixed in

This chart is exciting jazz-rock...pure and simple!  From the jazz-rock group Chase, it features the trumpet section and has written solos for tenor sax, trumpet and trombone.  The lead trumpet

Recorded by the funkmeisters of the 1970s, Earth, Wind & Fire -- this is one of their most energetic tunes in a tightly written and hot-sounding chart! Features include a flexible solo section and solid

Mike Tomaro makes sure that every section gets into the act in this uplifting chart on the megahit by Pharrell Williams. The breakdown section features clapping by the band members while the trombones carry

This iconic hit from the Eagles is one that has stood the test of time and remains as popular today as when it was first released in 1979. Similar in style to the recording by Michael Buble, on "Crazy

Mark Taylor has crafted a unique version, in the six-horn format, of this familiar Beatles classic. After a gentle ballad-like intro, the style shifts to jazz waltz featuring a tenor sax soloist. Along the

From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed 1973 album Innervisions, this infectious funk tune has been covered by a variety of artists over the years and found its way into several movies. With a distinctive rock

Drawing inspiration from the hot version recorded by Aretha Franklin, Roger Holmes takes this Motown favorite, originally recorded by "Sam & Dave," and creates a sizzling chart for big band.  A