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e Think—Franklin & White/arr. Paul Murtha. In
the movie "The Blues Brothers," Aretha Franklin
stole the show with her classic performance
of this soulful rocker. It begins with trombones
and then features the entire ensemble in this
hot chart for developing jazz bands. There's a
flexible solo section, however, written sample
solos are provided for alto sax, trumpet and
trombone. This exciting crowd pleaser is highly
recommended!
10963308 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
H Vehicle—James Peterik/arr. Ralph Ford. Here's
a powerhouse arrangement of this rock classic
that will motivate your students and excite your
audiences. It's got plenty of solid full-band writing
as well as sectional solis and trades. Trombone 1
is featured for a chorus with a written-out solo and
a brief cadenza, and the lead trumpet range is up
to an optional written A. This is a must-have rock
chart that is highly recommended!
10011915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
What'd I Say?—Ray Charles/arr. Allen Gray. Ray
Charles. Need we say more? Ranked tenth on
Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time,
this soulful anthem mixes rhumba, rhythm and
blues styles for a chart your audience and your
students will really enjoy. Saxes, trumpet and
trombone sections all get a taste of the melody
mixed in with fun horn riffs. The solo section
features a written alto sax solo or improvised
solos for tenor sax, trumpet or trombone. Next,
the chart goes into a call and response chorus
everyone will recognize before igniting into a big
finish with a recap of the main theme. Sparkling,
authentic and highly recommended!
11000497 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Wipe Out—arr. Dallas Burke. Your audience will
go wild with this accessible solo feature for your
drummer! This version of Wipeout plays homage
to the Surfaris original with plenty of drum solos,
but adds a modern-day sound with dynamic
horn licks. The middle of the chart transitions to
a James Brown-style funk section, then to swing
for the solo section before returning to the original
rock groove. The ultimate crowd-pleaser!
10752093 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
He Blackbird—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Perhaps one of the Beatles' lesser
known tunes, Blackbird remains one of their
most creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro's
smooth setting uses a blend of light funk along
with a brief samba section to create a truly
outstanding effect. The theme is stated simply in
the beginning by trumpet, followed by an array of
orchestrational textures and harmonies. Highly
recommended!
10098755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Blues Brothers Revue—arr. Roger Holmes.
Fun and exciting, this rousing production
number features those rompin' tunes made
famous by the Blues Brothers! A great way
to provide something a little different at your
next jazz concert, this invigorating medley
includes Everybody Needs Somebody to Love,
Soul Man, Soul Finger, and I Can't Turn You
Loose. Yep, they're all there..count 'em! Highly
recommended!
10005181 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Funky Stuff—arr. Allen Gray. With the rhythm
section laying down the groove, this soulful hit
from the group Kool and the Gang oozes funky
goodness! This chart stays true to the original,
featuring tasty rhythm section parts mixed in
with juicy horn licks. The solo section features
space for a written alto sax solo or improvised
solos from tenor sax, trumpet or trombone. The
full band heats it up after the solos right on to
the end! Optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn
in F are included for expanded instrumentation.
This is funky stuff!
11000476 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
H Get It On—Bill Chase/arr. Victor Lopez. This
chart is exciting jazz-rock...pure and simple!
From the jazz-rock group Chase, it features the
trumpet section and has written solos for tenor
sax, trumpet and trombone. The lead trumpet
range is to written Bb above the staff. There's
also a cool cascading chorale section. Optional
parts are included for flute, horn in F, baritone/
tenor sax and tuba. Hit it hard and keep the
energy pumping!
10049714 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
e Higher Ground—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike
Tomaro. From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed 1973
album Innervisions, this infectious funk tune has
been covered by a variety of artists over the
years and found its way into several movies. With
a distinctive rock shuffle groove and memorable
riffs, Mike Tomaro has transformed this into a
sizzling version for jazz ensemble.
10188761 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
H I Wanna Be Like You—Sherman & Sherman/
arr. John Wasson. What happens when one of
the hottest swing bands in the land cuts loose
on a Disney classic? Cranked up excitement!
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy takes a mambo spin on
I Wan'na Be Like You from "The Jungle Book,"
and with lots of tutti writing, your band will get a
real powerhouse sound!
2433704 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
He In the Stone—arr. Paul Murtha. With no solos
required and only a driving rhythmic groove,
here's an authentic-sounding version of this
Earth, Wind & Fire classic. The trombones are
featured on the melody and all the signature
riffs from the original are beautifully captured.
Guaranteed fun!
10033677 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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