Snap Crackle

Recorded by the HR big band from Frankfurt Germany. Also recorded by Matt Harris Trio … title track from “Snap Crackle” CD

All the Things You Are

Melody “A” section is in 7/4. Modern arrangement of the standard recorded by HR big band.

Spring Season

Dedicated to Ray Wright, Spring Season is a beautiful Piano and Tenor Sax feature in a straight 8th feel.

Also features a trombone unison soli with bass.

Lars

Dedicated to Lars Jansson. Beautiful Trumpet feature on an original samba.

Tenor Madness

A new twist on a jazz standard by Sonny Rollins. The preview track is from the Matt Harris trio CD Bellavino Blues.

Rolling Stones Music (arr. Tim Ries, orch. Matt Harris)

Only available as a “set” including Satisfaction, Honky Tonk Woman, Ruby Tuesday, Lady Jane, Paint it Black, Wild Horses, Waiting on a Friend, Under my Thumb, Can’t Always Get, MIss You, Baby Break It Down, Street Fighting Man

Dynaflow

Commissioned by the Air Force Falcolnaires. Originally written for the Stan Kenton band, this arrangements is written as a samba.

Peanut Vendor

Commissioned by the Air Force Falcolnaires. This tune was made famous by the Stan Kenton band. This arrangement is set to a “songo”, mambo/type groove. Great audience pleaser.

Satisfaction

Arrangement by Tim Ries, Orchestrated by Matt Haris

Can't Always Get What U Want (Stones)

Rolling Stones Music Arranged by Tim Ries, Orchestrated by Matt Harris

Baby Break it Down (Stones)

Rolling Stones Music Arranged by Tim Ries, Orchestrated Matt Harris

Honky Tonk Woman (Stones)

Rolling Stones Music Arranged by Tim Ries, Orchestrated Matt Harris

Lady Jane (Stones)

Rolling Stones Music Arranged by Tim Ries, Orchestrated Matt Harris

Miss You (Stones)

Rolling Stones Music Arranged by Tim Ries, Orchestrated Matt Harris

Paint it Black (Stones)

Rolling Stones Music Arranged by Tim Ries, Orchestrated Matt Harris

Ruby Tuesday (Stones)

Rolling Stones Music Arranged by Tim Ries, Orchestrated Matt Harris

Street Fighting Man (Stones)

Rolling Stones Music Arranged by Tim Ries, Orchestrated Matt Harris

Under My Thumb (Stones)

Rolling Stones Music Arranged by Tim Ries, Orchestrated Matt Harris

Waiting On A Friend (Stones)

Rolling Stones Music Arranged by Tim Ries, Orchestrated Matt Harris

Wild Horses (Stones)

Rolling Stones Music Arranged by Tim Ries, Orchestrated Matt Harris

Potato Blues

Oldie but Goodie. Written during my “Eastman days”.

Up for Air

The fourth chart in the Diver trilogy.

Schmoozability

Instrumentation is 5 saxes, 4 bones, 4 Trumets, Rhythm Lead Trumpet only to “written” D Features solos for Tenor Sax and Alto Sax (Pno/Gtr Optional)

North Shore Evening

This chart was written 10 years after the original “North Shore Morning” chart … commissioned by New Trier High School, James Warrick, director. Solos can be for Alto, Tenor, or Trumpet Lead Trumpet only goes to “written”

Madelyn's Song

Piano feature. Very colorful arrangement featuring the piano with “trio” and band accompaniment.

Just In Time

Originally written for the Buddy Rich Big Band. This chart is a great opener or closer and is a straight ahead burner! Lead Trumpet to high G (can be played down the octave) 5 Saxes, 4 Bones, 4 Trumpets, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums

Mira Mira

Written for Maynard Ferguson, recorded on his Body and Soul LP.

Beulah Witch

A Don Menza tune transcibed for the 11th annual Buddy Rich Tribute concert in 2008 sponsored by DW drum channel.

Dani California

Arranged for big band for the 11th Buddy Rich tribute concert in New York featuring Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Harco Shuffle

“Hawaiian, American, Refreshment Company” Written for the Buddy Rich band in 1985.

Hocus Pocus

Arranged for the 11th Buddy Rich tribute concert in New York City sponsored by DW drum workshop.

Tank (High School Version)

The theme song from Cowboy Bebop accurately transcribed! Written for the Buddy Rich tribute concert in 2008. This version has way more conservative brass ranges making it playable by any high school band.

The Trolley Song

Original manuscript from the Buddy Rich band 1985. No Score??

Time Will Tell

A Joe Roccasano tune transcribed for the Buddy Rich Tribute concert in NYC, 2008.

Why Bother

Originally written for the Buddy Rich band in 1985.

Winding Way

Written for Buddy Rich in 1985 dedicated to Joe Gaudio, my first saxophone teacher from Cincinnati.

Tank

The theme song from Cowboy Bebop accurately transcribed with full ranges for brass…. High G’s and A’s for trumpet 1.

M.O.T.

This chart was written for Maynard Ferguson and recorded on his Body and Soul LP.

“M.O.T.” stands for Maynard on Top

Detour Ahead

Commissioned by the Kluvers Big Band, Arhus, Denmark.

Everlasting Love

This R&B tune was commissioned by the Kluvers Big Band to feature Maria Carmen Koppel …. a smokin’ singer from Copenhagen.

Everytime We Say Goodbye

Written for a male/female duet. Check out the audio preview for the full live recording of the Kluvers band from Denmark.

For Once In My Life

Hallelujah I Just Love Her So

This arrangement was influenced by the Ray Charles recording.

I've Got the world On A String

Man In The Air

Kurt Elling tune arranged for the Kluvers big band.

More Than You Know

Listen to the complete recording on audio preview featuring Kurt Elling with the Kluvers big band from Arhus, Denmark.

When I Fall in Love

Who Can I Turn To

Day In Day Out

Commissioned by the Kluvers Big Band featuring Dena Derosa.

Angel Eyes

Vocal with Big Band in C minor.

Darn that Dream

Vocal with Big Band in F major.