The Masters Series features arrangements as recorded by professional ensembles led by Jazz Masters including Count Basie, McCoy Tyner, and Frank Wess.
Blues In The Two Percent
Composed & Arranged by Dennis Mackrel
A good old-fashioned shuffle blues in Bb.
It features the Saxophone section as well as Trumpet 4, Trombone 2, Flute and Piano.
Bus Dust
Composed & Arranged by Dennis Mackrel
A medium tempo blues shuffle in Ab.
It features the entire ensemble as well as Tenor 2, Trombone 3 and Piano.
And That's That
Composed & Arranged by Dennis Mackrel
A mellow piece in the Basie tradition. It features the Saxophone section, Trumpet 4 and Piano.
Passion Dance
Composed by McCoy Tyner
Arranged by Dennis Mackrel
A fast swinger in F that features Piano, Tenor 1 and Drums. The entire arrangement captures the energy and excitement of the original 1967 Blue Note recording
Update
Composed by McCoy Tyner
Arranged by Dennis Mackrel
Based on "I Got Rhythm" changes, it features Piano, Tenor 2, Bass and Drums. It is one of the arrangements that make up the 1993 Grammy Award winning CD entitled "The Turning Point."
Choices
Composed & Arranged by Dennis Mackrel
A powerful showcase for the entire ensemble, this up-tempo swinger features Piano and Tenor 2.
Blues On The Corner
Composed by McCoy Tyner
Arranged by Dennis Mackrel
A medium-tempo blues in Bb. It features Piano, Trumpet 4, Tenor 1, and Trombone 3.