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n Our First Jazz Concert (Budget Stretching
4-Pack)Bob Lowden, Andy Clark, Les Aldrich &
Ken Harris. Don't miss this budget stretching pack
of charts for young jazz bands that includes Starting
Point by Bob Lowden, Bottom Line by Andy Clark,
I'll Just Pretend by Les Aldrich, and A Rock by
Ken Harris. This outstanding set provides two rock
tunes, a swing tune and a ballad giving your group
quality materials for getting started on a positive
note. Suggested solos are included for A Rock.
All charts are audience pleasers and educationally
sound with the set costing less than half the price
if they were purchased separately. Included are
links for free, full performance Mp3 downloads of
the four tunes from the publisher. A great value in
every respect!
10369394 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Polar VortexVictor Lopez. Polar Vortex by
Victor Lopez is designed to guarantee young jazz
ensemble success! With a haunting melody, it
will capture the imagination with a jazz/rock, even
eighth note style at a tempo of about 126 bpm.
There's a written alto sax solo, the trumpet 1
range is to E top space, and everything you need
is written out to ensure successful rehearsals and
performances. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Check it out!
10513988 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Riders on the Stormarr. Mike Story. Mike
Story's chart on The Doors' rock classic is one
that will please audiences and young players. In a
medium rock style, it features a written piano solo,
easy brass ranges, and easy rhythms. It's a solid
arrangement and true to the original for the grade
level, plus it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10513869 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Rock HeroVictor Lopez. Here's an easy-to-
play rock chart with a haunting melody for young
players. Victor Lopez makes it very accessible
to young players with little or no jazz ensemble
experience. Everything is written out plus the chart
has a solo section with a suggested solo for all
or selected winds. With limited brass ranges it's
also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10277261 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Spinning Wheelarr. Michael Sweeney.
Everyone will instantly recognize this rock classic
from the supergroup Blood, Sweat And Tears. The
perfect arrangement for teaching rock to young
groups, this is also fun to play!
2182491 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Squeeze on the KneesDean Sorenson. Let
your young jazz band rock on with with this driving
rock chart. At 132 bpm it roars from the very first
bar! With ultimately flexible instrumentation, it's
playable with just four horns and three rhythm
on up to standard jazz band instrumentation and
beyond. Regardless of the selected instrumentation,
it sounds full and complete. Additional options
include solo opportunities for all using only the
notes from the concert Eb mixolydian scale from the
included transposed scale sheet. The solo section
can be repeated as many times as necessary with
backgrounds cued as desired. For soloists wishing
not to improvise, a suggested solo is included in all
parts. Squeeze on the Knees is a a great learning
tool and performance chart! Highly recommended!
10368191 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Street SmartDoug Beach & George Shutack.
Take a strong R & B groove, add a fun-to-play
melody with a catchy hook, stir in some solid
ensemble writing, and you have the recipe for
a rock chart that will be a hit with students and
audiences alike. The solo section features a 16-bar
blues that will be a great vehicle for young soloists
to develop their jazz chops. Scored at the very
easy level for five horns with rhythm section and
expandable to full big band, there are written or
improvised solos for all players, and optional parts
for flute, clarinet and horn in F are included.
10568031 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Twist and Shoutarr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by
the Beatles in 1963, and years later prominently
featured in the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off,"
this catchy rock favorite never grows old. This
arrangement gives every section of the band a
chance to play the melody at some point, and no
solos are required. Easy to learn, this one is sure
to be tons of fun for players, parents and audiences
everywhere! It's also playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Any way you play,
it's highly recommended!
10461406 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
l Uma Thurmanarr. John Berry. From the group
Fall Out Boy, here is their high energy rock hit that
features a relentless rock beat and quotes from the
familiar '60s television series The Munsters. This
easy-to-learn arrangement will quickly become one
of your students' favorites, and a memorable choice
for any performance. It's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10625173 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Viva La VidaColdplay/arr. John Berry. Recorded
by Coldplay in 2008, Viva La Vida has shown it has
staying power with its strong rhythmic base and
catchy melodies. This very easy chart will come
together quickly with limited rehearsal time. Perfect
for young jazz bands, it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations and the bass
lines and piano voicings are completely notated.
10523764 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
What Makes You Beautifularr. John Berry.
Recorded by the boy-band sensation OneDirection,
here is a terrific version for young jazz band of one
of their most recognizable hits. Written in a driving
rock style, this solid arrangement will go together
quickly and is playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. A teaching unit with
exercises for melody and rhythm is included.
10376192 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
What's Cookin'Victor Lopez. Here's what's
cookin'... a Latin/rock chart with a cool melody!
Victor Lopez keeps the groove simmering
throughout this fun chart. Very easy brass ranges,
plenty of optional/alternate parts, and a versatile
written solo section so all, some, or one player
can solo. Your band will sound great and have fun
playing this chart... and learn basic jazz articulation
too! Highly recommended! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10092952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Yonkers Is CallingDean Sorenson. Hello! Your
funk chart is ready for pick-up! A perfect vehicle
for teaching 16th-note rhythms, Yonkers Is Calling
has something for everyone. With a tempo around
100 bpm, it features crisp horn lines and plenty of
space for the rhythm section. The drummer lays
down the rhythm over a unison melody leading
to the open solo section. Anyone can improvise
using the scale sheets on only a single scale, or
they can play the written solos included in all the
parts. There is some solo space for the drummer
in the shout chorus, and the instrumentation
is completely flexible - from four horns with
rhythm section on up to augmented jazz band
instrumentation. This is a call you need to take!
10521246 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Jazz/Rock & Funk
Easy
H 25 or 6 to 4Robert Lamm/arr. Mike Story.
You know it, you love it! The opening motive
is very catchy on this authentic sounding chart
on the rock classic made famous by the group
Chicago. Master arranger Mike Story works his
magic to create an accessible, fun-to-play jazz
ensemble chart. Everything you need is written
out, including brief solos for trumpet 1, trombone
1 and optional guitar. With easy brass ranges,
it's easy to rehearse and play, but still a hard-
driving chart. Very nice! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10277420 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Along for the RideMike Story. What a great
title! This fun original is clearly a great rock
arrangement for young jazz bands. Additional
features include specific articulation notations, easy
brass ranges, a written tenor sax solo (the ride),
reduced or expanded instrumentation options, plus
it's a fun chart to play. This appealing rocker is
everything you need!
10593755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n AngelWes Montgomery/arr. Les Sabina. Here's
a Wes Montgomery bossa/rock tune that grooves
along at around 145 bpm with the melody line
played by tenor 1 and trumpet 2. With very playable
ensemble sections and hits, this is a great vehicle
for teaching style and ensemble cohesiveness. The
solos are written or ad lib for tenor sax and piano,
the lead trumpet range is to written E top space,
and optional parts are included for vibes, flute,
clarinet and more. This one is accessible, solid,
and includes nice contrasts. Angel is one you don't
want to miss!
10513855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
ApacheJerry Lordan/arr. John Berry. Originally
recorded in 1961 by Jorgen Ingmann, but better
known for the 1981 recording by The Sugarhill
Gang, this funky hit remains a favorite. Feature
your drummer or an additional percussionist
(bongos, congas, or timbales) on this solid
chart scored for young jazz bands. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations,
it's highly recommended!
10297524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Applausearr. John Berry. Characterized by a
rhythmic and syncopated pulse throughout, Lady
Gaga hits the magic button yet again with this
catchy and memorable pop hit. Here's a solid
chart that your players and audiences alike are
sure to enjoy. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10427418 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Baby That's What I Need (a.k.a. Walk Tall)
arr. Vince Gassi. This tune is better known as Walk
Tall and was originally performed by Cannonball
Adderley's quintet. It has a gospel flavored R&B
groove and the features include a lead trumpet
range to written F top line, a written tenor sax
solo that trades with the ensemble. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, it's
a very cool chart!
10355568 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H Back in the DayLarry Neeck. Take a retro-
rock groove, add some tasty unison licks, and you
get Back in the Day, a fun-to-play crowd pleaser
perfect for your developing jazz band. Your budding
rockers will get a chance to shine in the short solo
section with the included suggested solos. Easy to
prepare and fun to play, Back in the Day will get
your band rockin' like the '60s in no time! Optional
reduced instrumentation.
10071414 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Big SkyDean Sorenson. At about 180 bpm,
Big Sky is an easy straight-eighth groove chart
with open harmonies and lush colors. Everyone in
the band gets a chance to play the melody... even
the trombones! The features include moderate
ranges, notated rhythm section parts, and an open
solo section. Any player can solo with notes from
the concert Bb major scale using the included
transposed scale sheet, and the solo section can
be repeated as many times as necessary with
backgrounds cued as desired. For students who
wish not to improvise, a suggested solo is included
in all parts. Scored for full jazz ensemble, it will
sound full and complete with an optional minimum
instrumentation of nine players (AAT Saxes, 2
Trumpets, 1 Trombone and PBD Rhythm). Include
more players by using any or all of the included
Flute, Clarinet, F Horn, Tuba, and Baritone T.C.
parts. This chart will compliment any young jazz
band program!
10368173 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n The Blues Brothers Rockin' Soul Revuearr.
Paul Murtha. No one brought musical energy and
excitement to the stage, TV and film like the Blues
Brothers! Here's a concise and accessible medley
of their biggest hits, including I Can't Turn You
Loose, Soul Man and Gimme Some Lovin.' This
one is fun, rocks hard, and is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations!
10522948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Budget Stretching Jazz Saver Pack No. 1
Paul Clark, Ken Harris, Larry Neeck & James
Swearingen. This budget-saving pack is an
outstanding collection of four jazz charts for young
players that includes Time Out by Ken Harris, Just
Before I Close My Eyes by Larry Neeck, The Preacher
Man by Jim Swearingen and Low Rider by Paul
Clark. The set includes a swing tune, a solo ballad
feature for alto sax or trumpet, and two rock tunes
and will provide your group with quality teaching
materials as well as audience-friendly music that is
sure to please. The full set of four charts is less than
half of the cost of the tunes if purchased separately,
and the set includes links for free full-performance
mp3 downloads of the four charts.
10457909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Call Me Maybearr. Paul Murtha. Characterized
by a strong rhythmic pulse throughout and a catchy
melody, this upbeat hit by Carly Rae Jepson will
go together quickly and sound great. It requires
no solos and is playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations!
10374180 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Can You Dig It?George Shutack. This trendy
George Shutack original features a funky rock
groove that students will love to play over and over.
Add to that a strong melody with solid ensemble
voicings, and you have a chart that's ideal for young
jazz players. Scored for four horns with rhythm
section and expandable to full big band, with written
or improvised solos for all, and optional parts for
expanded instrumentations, this rocker has tons of
energy and drive! You'll dig it!
10499207 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n ChameleonHerbie Hancock/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Herbie Hancock's classic funk tune
is finally available for younger groups! Mike's
arrangement preserves the flavor of the original in
a playable arrangement that your students are sure
to "get into."
2123396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H
The ChickenAlfred Ellis/arr. Mike Story. The
original version of The Chicken was released in
2001 and has been a top seller every year. Now
Mike Story has arranged it for younger jazz groups
without losing the original style and infectious fun!
Beginning with a gospel style chorale introduction,
the band transitions into a funky rock groove with
an easy-to-play and hip bass line. This outstanding
chart for young jazz bands features a 16-bar
suggested alto sax solo and easy trumpet 1 range
to written E top space. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Don't miss
it! Our highest recommendation!
10303578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Come Sail AwayDennis DeYoung/arr. Paul
Murtha. Recorded by the group Styx in 1977,
this chart opens in a rock ballad style featuring
a written solo for alto saxophone. The mood then
shifts to a driving rock pulse displaying the brass
on the powerful strains of the chorus. It's playable
with as few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones,
piano, bass and drums. Solid rock and roll for
young players!
10016140 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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