I Heard It Through the Grapevine - arr. Paul Murtha (Jazz Ensemble Grade 2)This definitive hit from the Motown era, with its unmistakable style and sound, has remained popular for nearly five decades. Recorded by a number of artists, the version by Marvin Gaye is considered an R&B classic. Here is an appealing version for jazz ensemble that features every section of the band as well as a brief written or ad lib. solo for alto sax.