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He Africa—Paich & Porcaro/arr. Ralph Ford. Here's
a wonderful take on the group Toto's classic rock
tune from the '80s. It's solidly scored throughout
and sounds amazingly like the original while
remaining accessible for developing jazz bands.
With nice dynamic contrasts, an uncomplicated
melodic line, and a medium rock groove, this chart
is one that younger players can really dig into, yet
it will sound mature when performed by a more
advanced group. More features include: half-note
tempo of 90 bpm; written or ad lib solos for alto sax
1 and trombone 1; trumpet 1 range to written G on
top of the staff; and optional parts for flute, clarinet
and vibes. Great tune, fine chart!
10513875 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
e Africa—Paich & Porcaro/arr. John Wasson.
Originally a #1 hit for Toto in the early 1980s,
and recorded again by the group Weezer, this
powerful rock anthem features a distinctive groove
and memorable lines. In this chart it's given a
contemporary spin while maintaining the feel and
drive of the original. There's solo space for trumpet.
Highly recommended!
10960648 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
l Ain't No Mountain High Enough—arr. Paul
Murtha. Written by the songwriting duo of Nickolas
Ashford and Valerie Simpson and made famous by
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, this chart features
a nice mix of scoring from full ensemble tuttis to
short section features. It's a great-sounding chart
for younger players, no solos are required, and
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentation.
11172129 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
e Crazy Little Thing Called Love (from
"Bohemian Rhapsody")—Freddie Mercury/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Recorded by Queen, this classic hit
features a medium-tempo shuffle style and an
infectious upbeat feel. The melody is traded around
the band and the saxes take the lead in the stop-
time clapping section. No solos are required and it's
a fun chart even if you have limited rehearsal time!
Scored for standard jazz band instrumentation
and playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10960674 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
e Despacito—arr. Paul Murtha. Setting records for
most views on YouTube and topping the pop charts
in several countries, Despacito was recorded by
Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi with rapper Daddy
Yankee (and later remixed with Justin Bieber). With
its infectious Latin pop style and catchy melody,
here is a great sounding and effective version for
jazz ensemble!
10842281 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
e Diggin' the New Digs (from "Incredibles 2")
—Michael Giacchino/arr. Paul Murtha. From the
entertaining soundtrack of "Incredibles 2" comes
this marvelous jazz waltz that works great for
full jazz band. Baritone sax gets a rare turn in
the spotlight, followed by the brass section with
sax answers. The solo section can feature any
combination of alto sax, trumpet, or trombone with
suggested or improvised solos. A fun change of
pace and highly recommended!
10960664 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
le Don't Stop Me Now—Freddie Mercury/arr. Paul
Murtha. The music of the rock group Queen is
always fun to play - particularly this hit featuring
solo alto sax in the slow opening, then the full band
rockin' out in the fast section. There's a short solo
for alto sax, then a return to the slow tempo for a
dramatic finish.
11172125 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
He Feeling Good—Bricusse & Newley/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Popular again thanks to the recent recording
by Michael Buble, this hit was originally from the
Broadway musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint,
The Smell of the Crowd." This bluesy arrangement
requires no solos, but gives each section of the
ensemble a chance to be featured. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
e Havana—arr. Terry White. This breakout hit
recorded by Camila Cabello helped bring Latin
music to the pop charts. This arrangement for
young players is easy to learn and includes sample
written solos for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet,
and trombone. It's also thoughtfully scored to
sound great with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10909006 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
le Hooked on a Feeling—Mark James/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Recorded by the rock band Blue Swede
in the 1970s, this catchy hit enjoyed renewed
popularity thanks to the blockbuster movie
"Guardians of the Galaxy." This very easy jazz
version features question-and-answer phrases
between sections of the band, requires no solos,
and is playable with optional expanded or reduced
instrumentations.
11172141 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
I Got You (I Feel Good)—James Brown/arr. Allen
Gray. This iconic hit from the great James Brown
should be a staple in every jazz band's library! With
funky horn licks and a driving groove in the rhythm
section, this tune gets off to a rousing start. The
solo section features a written or ad-libbed alto
sax solo or improvised solos for tenor sax, trumpet
or trombone. Optional parts are included for
expanded instrumentation. After the solo section,
it's back to that infectious groove and a recap of
the melody before the band gets a chance to yell
"Hey" to close it out. The Godfather of Soul! Need
we say more?
11000480 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
l I Want It That Way—arr. John Berry. Recorded
by the Backstreet Boys in 1999, this enduring hit
was hailed by critics as the pop ballad of that year.
With the melody skillfully passed from section to
section, this arrangement goes together quickly,
requires no solos, and is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
11172131 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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