A Tribute to Harry James

For the mature ensemble or community band, Sammy Nestico's tribute to big band trumpeter and band leader Harry James is an absolute gem! Naturally you'll need a hot shot soloist, and a solid concept of swing style, but with thesegreat tunes in the hands of a master arranger, you can't go wrong! Includes Ciribiribin, The Mole, You Made Me Love You, and Trumpet Blues and Cantabile.

A Tribute to Harry James - Eric Coates

Prior to the second world war Harry James was a 'name'. In 1939 this trumpet player/composer founded his own orchestra with which he undertook a series of successful tours. Naohiro Iwai wrote this solo for trumpet with wind band accompaniment as an ode to Harry James, making use of the golden oldies Sleepy Lagoon and Ciribiribin.

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A Tribute to Lionel - André Waignein

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A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch - Marvin Hamlisch

The musical world celebrates the multi-faceted life achievements of Marvin Hamlisch as composer for stage and film, conductor, arranger, and entertainer. This well-paced tribute features some of his best-known works. Includes:They're Playing My Song, What I Did For Love, The Entertainer, The Way We Were, and One.

A Tribute to Michael Jackson - Rod Temperton

Over the years much has been written and broadcast about Michael Jackson. Naohiro Iwai has created a powerful medley by letting the music of the undisputed 'King of Pop' speak for itself. The medley contains the hits Thriller, I'll BeThere and I Want You Back. Don't stop 'til you get enough!

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A Tribute to Nino Rota - Nino Rota

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A Tribute to Ray Charles

Ray Charles (1930-2004) was a multitalented and pioneering American pianist and soul singer who became very popular in the late fifties, and remained respected for his music in the decades that followed. By incorporating gospel, jazz, blues, and big band elements, he helped shape the sound of rhythm and blues, and brought a soulful sound to everything from country music to pop standards. Ray Charles embodied the American dream, starting out a poor, blind boy from the southern United States and becoming an international music phenomenon; his nickname was "the Genius" for a good reasonIn this arrangement for concert band, Peter Kleine Schaars presents five of the songs thatcontributed to Ray Charles' fame: I Can't Stop Loving You, Hit the Road Jack, Georgia on My Mind, Hallelujah I Love Her So, and Unchain My Heart.

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A Tribute to Stephen Foster - Stephen Foster

A Tribute to Stephen Foster - Ted Huggens

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A Tribute to the Count Basie Orchestra

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