Dave Wolpe is an outstanding arranger. His chart on this jazz classic features flugelhorn set in a ballad style with a swing interlude for the solo. Quality from top to bottom—great tune, great chart. (3:57)
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One of the greatest big band leaders of all time is duly honored in this medley of jazz standards. Jeff Hest has reworked these jazz masterpieces into a tightly knit mixture of Benny's best that will appeal to both performer and audience alike. It's...
Here's a musical salute to the most celebrated American jazz composer of the twentieth century, the Duke! Arranger Jeff Hest has accurately transcribed and assembled three of Ellington's best-known songs: "Caravan," "In My Solitude," and "Don't Get...
The music of Glenn Miller is timeless. Arranger/transcriber Jeff Hest pays tribute with a medley of three big hits from the big band era, when Miller was king. All of the patented Glenn Miller sounds are meticulously written into this fine...
The Glenn Miller legacy is an essential part of American history. Jeff Hest has arranged three more Glenn Miller hits in his second salute to the legendary bandleader. This tribute begins with the traditional sax section soli and the memorable Bobby...
This is one of Sammy Nestico's best! It features a trombone solo (which was written for Bill Watrous) that goes up to high B-flat and requires a strong performer, but in the right hands, it's dynamite. Definitely first class!...
Here is a re-creation and transcription of three classic hits made famous by the late, great clarinetist Artie Shaw. Arranger Jeff Hest has gone the extra mile to provide an accurate transcription of "What Is This Thing Called Love," Softly as in a...
Another winner from master arranger Dave Wolpe, "Alone Together" features a duet for tenor sax and trombone with solos for each. This is some of the finest ensemble writing on the planet. A swinging groove throughout, hip chord changes, accessible...
Here it is exactly how Count Basie and his orchestra played it! Every detail of this jazz standard has been transcribed and reconstructed by Jeff Hest. What better way to learn about the Basie style than to play the music? This is an important...
Arranger/composer Bob Mintzer adds brand new life to this dynamic jazz swing tune, as recorded on his recent Grammy winning CD Homage to Count Basie. The bossa nova treatment serves as a perfect blend of Bob's contemporary harmonies with the...
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