Across The Alley From The Alamo Medley (Jazz Orchestra with vocals). For jazz orchestra and vocals. This arrangement was commissioned by the Holland Symphony Orchestra for their 2007 Petal Pops Concert, and was performed under the direction of Johannes Stochmuller (this recording is an instrumental version).

Ain't She Sweet (vocal/combo). For jazz combo and vocals in a light-hearted style. Written for Joe Harrington's 2006 cruise ship season (this recording is an instrumental version).

All Of Me / Pennsylvania 6-5000 (Jazz Orchestra). Scored for vocals and jazz orchestra for the Holland Symphony Orchestra.

Alone at Christmas (Vocal/combo). Contemporary Christmas ballad for vocal and combo (this recording is an instrumental version).

Andrews Sisters Medley (Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree, Accentuate the Postitive, Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy) (Vocal/jazz orchestra). Classic swing tunes arranged for jazz orchestra with three vocalists in a crowd pleasing format. This arrangement was commissioned by the Holland Symphony Orchestra for their 2007 Petal Pops Concert, and was performed under the direction of Johannes Stochmuller (this recording is an instrumental version).

Anything Goes. Swing standard in a traditional setting, medium difficulty level.

Back Bay Shuffle . Up-tempo burner for jazz combo; moderate ranges but fast licks keep you on your toes.

Bandstand Boogie (trumpet, alto, trombone, piano, bass, drums). For jazz combo, this dance favorite keeps true to original feel with just a small band.

Birdland (Jazz Orchestra). One of the definitive Weather Report tunes scored for jazz orchestra. This arrangement was commissioned by the Carolina Cool Jazz Orchestra.

Blues Brothers Theme (pep band). Theme from The Blues Brothers movie scored for Fresno Pacific University's pep band (a large combo with guitar, bass and drums). Medium difficulty, no extreme ranges or technical passages.

Bye Bye Love (vocal/combo). For jazz combo and vocals in a moderate vocal range. Written for Joe Harrington's 2006 cruise ship season (this recording is an instrumental version).

Cheesecake (flute, trumpet, trombone, p/b/d). Fast swing, flute is optional. Arranged for Paul Peyton's group.

Cheesecake (5 horns, p/b/d). Same basic arrangement as the one above, but with a different set of instruments.

December 1963 (vocal/combo). For jazz combo and vocals in a moderate vocal range. Written for Joe Harrington's 2006 cruise ship season (this recording is an instrumental version).

Don't Be That Way. Up-tempo dance number scored for trumpet, alto, trombone (optional tenor sax), piano, bass, drums. Fast tempo but shows that the parts don't have to be hard to sound full and professional.

Elmer's Tune (Jazz Orchestra). For jazz orchestra (double winds & brass, strings, rhythm section). This arrangement was commissioned by the Holland Symphony Orchestra for their 2007 Petal Pops Concert, and was performed under the direction of Johannes Stochmuller.

Fever (vocal/combo). Sultry vocal number for jazz combo (piano, bass, drums with 3, 4 or 5 horns) and vocals (this recording is an instrumental version).

50s Kind of Mood (vocal/combo). R&B medium tempo oldie for combo and vocal, written for Joe Harrington's cruise ship band (this recording is an instrumental version).

Fifties Medley (vocal/combo). Mix of classic rock 'n roll hits from the 1950's for jazz combo and vocals in a moderate vocal range. Written for Joe Harrington's 2006 cruise ship season (this recording is an instrumental version).

For Princess. Medium swing big band arrangement of a Joe LaRosa tune. 5-4-4 p/g/b/d.

The Greatest (vocal/combo). For jazz combo and vocals in a moderate vocal range. Written for Joe Harrington's 2006 cruise ship season (this recording is an instrumental version).

Green Dolphin Street (jazz combo - opt. flute, trumpet, trombone, p/b/d).. Classic jazz standard in a bold new arrangement. Same form as the above version, but with a smaller lineup.

I Wanna Be Like You (vocal/combo). From the Disney classic Junglebook, this is a rollicking, fun chart for jazz combo and vocals in a moderate vocal range. Written for Joe Harrington's 2006 cruise ship season (this recording is an instrumental version).

I'll Be Seeing You (Jazz Orchestra with vocals). For jazz orchestra and vocals. This arrangement was commissioned by the Holland Symphony Orchestra for their 2007 Petal Pops Concert, and was performed under the direction of Johannes Stochmuller (this recording is an instrumental version).

In The Midnight Hour (vocal, 4 horns, p/b/d).. Classic Wilson Pickett tune arranged for bands with horns (trumpet, alto, tenor, and trombone). Easy horn parts that add a big kick to the ensemble (this recording is an instrumental version).

In The Mood (Jazz Orchestra with vocals)/a>. For jazz orchestra and vocals. This arrangement was commissioned by the Holland Symphony Orchestra for their 2007 Petal Pops Concert, and was performed under the direction of Johannes Stochmuller (this recording is an instrumental version).

It Don't Mean A Thing (jazz combo) Up-tempo swing scored for bigger combo (6 horns, piano/bass/drums). Fast tempo but only moderate difficulty. Requested by the Pacific Fresno University jazz ensemble (2006).

It's De-Lovely. Swinging big band vocal chart (5/3/3) for female vocalist. Vocal ranges only to an F. Nice rendition that features all the sections and keeps the energy going from the first downbeat to the last (4'59" duration, optional ad lib solos) (this recording is an instrumental version).

Jump Medley (One O'Clock Jump, Jumpin' At The Woodside)(Jazz Orchestra). For jazz orchestra. This arrangement was commissioned by the Holland Symphony Orchestra for their 2007 Petal Pops Concert, and was performed under the direction of Johannes Stochmuller (this recording is an instrumental version).

Let's Dance. For jazz combo.

(Let's Do It) Let's Fall In Love (vocal/combo). For jazz combo and vocals in a moderate vocal range. Written for Joe Harrington's 2006 cruise ship season (this recording is an instrumental version).

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (jazz combo). Scored for pep band (trumpets, saxes, trombones, gtr/bass/drums with opt. horn and euphonium). Written for the Fresno Pacific University pep band (2007).

Minnie The Moocher (Jazz Orchestra with vocal). For jazz orchestra and male vocalist. This arrangement was commissioned by the Holland Symphony Orchestra for their 2007 Petal Pops Concert, and was performed under the direction of Johannes Stochmuller (this recording is an instrumental version).

Moondance. For jazz combo with vocals.

Moonlight In Vermont (Orchestra with vocal solo).. A standard gem arranged for full orchestra (double winds, percussion and strings) with alto vocal solo. Doesn't stray far from the original setting and provides a lovely vehicle for the vocalist. This version commissioned for the 2008 summer season by the Newburgh Symphony.

Motens Swing (jazz combo). Up-tempo standard for jazz combo; moderate difficulty with tight ensemble passages.

(High On The) Mountain Of Love (vocal/combo). For jazz combo and vocals in a moderate vocal range. Written for Joe Harrington's 2006 cruise ship season (this recording is an instrumental version).

New York, New York (pep band). Theme from New York, New York in a light, upbeat style. Scored for the Fresno Pacific University pep band (a large combo with guitar, bass and drums). Medium difficulty, no extreme ranges or technical passages.

Nice Work If You Can Get It (Jazz Orchestra with vocals). For jazz orchestra and vocals. This arrangement was commissioned by the Holland Symphony Orchestra for their 2007 Petal Pops Concert, and was performed under the direction of Johannes Stochmuller (this recording is an instrumental version).

Only The Good Die Young (vocal/combo). For jazz combo and vocals in a moderate vocal range. Written for Joe Harrington's 2006 cruise ship season (this recording is an instrumental version).

Oye Como Va. Scored for combo (trumpet, alto, tenor, trombone, piano/bass/drums). Easy arrangement of the hit made popular by Carlos Santano, originally composed by Tito Puento.

Packed My Grip (jazz combo). Combo version of Ken Mettam's big band piece. Funky shuffle with a solid horn line. Ken is a professional drummer and band leader in the New York area.

Second Suite For Band. Full concert band arrangement commissioned by Joseph LaRosa. In the style of Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, requires only minimal instrumentation. 8'14" duration, 278 measures. Trumpet 1 to high D.

Silly. For jazz big band (5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, piano/guitar/bass/drums. This is a sample of how I can turn a leadsheet (for example, an original tune you came up with) into a full band arrangement. "Silly" is a tune submitted (and copyrighted) by Joe LaRosa.

Sir Duke (Jazz Orchestra). One of the definitive Stevie Wonder tunes scored for jazz orchestra. This arrangement was commissioned by the Carolina Cool Jazz Orchestra.

Skyliner. For jazz combo.

Some Skunk Funk. For jazz ensemble. This arrangement was commissioned by Nashua (New Hampshire) High School.

Stardust (Big Band). Nice, medium level trumpet feature (trumpet solo to B below high C) for big band (5 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, piano/basss/drums) that keeps the warm, lush flavor of the standard but adds some modern harmonic spice. 80 measures, 40 pages (score and parts), 4'13.

Stardust (Combo). Trumpet feature for combo (trumpet, alto, tenor, trombone, piano/basss/drums) that keeps the warm, lush flavor of the standard but adds some modern harmonic spice. Medium level piece, 4'13. A good example of how a jazz septet can sound as full as a big band.

Sugar (Jazz Orchestra). One of the songs that put Stanley Turrnetine's tenor on the jazz charts, this one features tenor sax in a beautiful ensemble arrangement for jazz orchestra. This arrangement was commissioned by the Carolina Cool Jazz Orchestra.

Sway. Combo (trumpet, alto, trombone) with vocal solo. Flashy latin arrangement with nice horn licks to spice it up. Medium level chart, no extreme ranges, with solo space for trumpet and/or other ad lib solos. This version is in Ab; F and G versions are also available (this recording is an instrumental version). Sample pages from the vocal part and piano part available below.

Tequila. Think you've heard every version of Tequila? Not by a long shot. This was written for our good friend Claude (who is, as far as I can tell, the world's foremost expert on everything polka), and has a little salsa flavor, some Chicago-style horn lines, and a big fat cowbell. What more could you want?

That's Life (vocal/combo). For jazz combo and vocals in a moderate vocal range. Written for Joe Harrington's 2006 cruise ship season (this recording is an instrumental version).

Then She Kissed Me (vocal/combo). For jazz combo and vocals in a moderate vocal range. Written for Joe Harrington's 2006 cruise ship season (this recording is an instrumental version).

This Little Girl (vocal/combo). For jazz combo and vocals in a moderate vocal range. Written for Joe Harrington's 2006 cruise ship season (this recording is an instrumental version).

Tuxedo Junction (Jazz Orchestra with vocals). For jazz orchestra and vocals. This arrangement was commissioned by the Holland Symphony Orchestra for their 2007 Petal Pops Concert, and was performed under the direction of Johannes Stochmuller (this recording is an instrumental version).

Vivvy. Medium swing big band arrangement of a Joe LaRosa tune. 5-4-4 p/g/b/d.

Watermelon Man (trumpet, alto, tenor, trombone, piano, bass, drums). For jazz combo in a style that keeps the Herbie Hancock feel. Medium difficulty on all parts, solo space for all instruments.

The White Cliffs of Dover (Jazz Orchestra with vocals). For jazz orchestra and vocals (S/A/T). This arrangement was commissioned by the Holland Symphony Orchestra for their 2007 Petal Pops Concert, and was performed under the direction of Johannes Stochmuller (this recording is an instrumental version).

Will You Still Be Mine. Jazz combo in a moderate pace, medium difficulty.

Work Song (flute-optional, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass, drums). For jazz combo with or without flute. Tight ensemble piece with a medium difficulty level. This arrangement was commissioned by the Paul Peyton for his swinging jazz combo.

Why Don't You Do Right? (Jazz Orchestra with vocal). For jazz orchestra and female vocal solo. This arrangement was commissioned by the Holland Symphony Orchestra for their 2007 Petal Pops Concert, and was performed under the direction of Johannes Stochmuller (this recording is an instrumental version).

Why Don't You Do Right? (Comob/vocal). Very slick arrangement for vocal and jazz combo (piano, bass, drums, trumpet, alto, tenor, trombone). Just the right touch of nostalgia and irony, not too hard on the horns.

Yearnin' (Jazz Orchestra). Oliver Nelson's intriguing masterpiece scored for jazz orchestra. This arrangement was commissioned and performed by the Carolina Cool Jazz Orchestra.

You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To. Nice ensemble piece that everyone knows, but this one has enough harmonic and rhythmic interest to make it sound new again.

SCORE SAMPLES

Pro Series Combo Charts (On Green Dolphin Street, It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing). Sample parts from our Pro Series combo charts. Scored for three to five horns and rhythm section (piano/bass/drums).

Hey Jude (Big Band). Sample pages from the Big Band Arrangement.

Viva Las Vegas (Big Band). Sample pages from the Big Band Arrangement.

Mack The Knife (Big Band). Sample pages from the Big Band Arrangement.

Sway. Combo (trumpet, alto, trombone) with vocal solo. Flashy latin arrangement with nice horn licks to spice it up. Medium level chart, no extreme ranges, with solo space for trumpet and/or other ad lib solos. This version is in Ab; an F version is also available. Sample mp3 (instrumental version) available above.

Miscellaneous piano parts from various combo arrangements to show how a typical piano part is laid out. .