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H 25 or 6 to 4Robert Lamm/arr. Peter Blair.
Classic rock from Chicago! Everyone has wanted
to do this horn-driven chart at one time or another,
and now you can even do it with your young jazzers!
Kids will latch on to the hard-hitting bass line right
away, and your band will take off from there!
Includes CD recording.
2355121 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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
n All About That Bassarr. Paul Murtha. Paul
Murtha's take on Meghan Trainor's smash hit
features a catchy melody, a strong rhythmic
pulse, hand claps, fun instrumental effects, and
a hint of doo-wop. Arranged here in an easy
setting for younger players with no solos, this is
a great way to bring a taste of current pop to
your next concert. Playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations, this one is fun
and appealing!
10490299 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
All My LovingLennon & McCartney/arr.
Rick Stitzel. One of the iconic early hits by the
Beatles, this catchy tune features an immediately
recognizable melody and a driving swing/shuffle
style. Included in this version for young players is
the famous guitar break adapted for saxophone solo
or soli. It's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10461396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Any Way You Want Itarr. Paul Murtha. Journey
made this a hit in 1980 and the cast of Glee did it
again in 2010. This solid chart is built on a driving
eighth-note pulse and requires no solos. Sure
to sound great with limited rehearsal time, it is
also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Solid!
10297526 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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 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
Brown Eyed GirlVan Morrison/arr. Paul
Murtha. Originally a hit for Van Morrison in 1967,
this catchy and familiar tune remains popular
today. Arranged here in a moderate Latin style, the
saxes take the lead in the beginning, accompanied
by brass punches. Later the trombones get into the
act, and finally the full ensemble joins in the fun.
Suggested or improvised solos are included for
alto sax and trumpet. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
2410512 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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 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
H
Crazy Trainarr. Paul Murtha. Ozzy Osbourne's
biggest hit makes a hard-hitting rock chart for
beginning jazz groups. Written in a moderate
tempo and with plenty of tutti scoring, this one
is a solid choice for your young players. Arranged
for full jazz ensemble, it's also playable with as
few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano,
bass and drums.
10023037 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
DominoVan Morrison/arr. Mike Story. Just
what your young jazz ensemble needs and wants!
Here is another Mike Story arrangement that is
exactly right with a very catchy tune at the easy
level. It includes suggested solos for alto, trumpet
and trombone, and the trumpet 1 range is only to
written E top space. This rock groove practically
plays itself - the chart is scored to sound hot with a
minimum instrumentation of 3 saxes, 2 trumpets,
1 trombone and 3 rhythm. Optional parts are
included for flute, horn in F, baritone T.C. and tuba.
Highly recommended!
10049668 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Earth, Wind & Fire Dance Mixarr. Paul
Murtha. Featuring the classic dance tunes Let's
Groove, Boogie Wonderland and Sing A Song,
here's a fun medley of hits from Earth, Wind &
Fire. The infectious groove and signature horn
licks make this a great choice for young players!
Arranged for full jazz ensemble, it's also playable
by 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, piano, bass
and drums.
10023033 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Family Guy ThemeWalter Murphy/arr. Rick
Stitzel. The theme song for this popular TV series
is already set in a swingin' big band style at a
medium tempo. Arranged here for young players,
it features the melody traded between the saxes,
trumpets and trombones and short solos for
trumpet and alto. Suggested solos are included.
Highly recommended!
10005187 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Feeling GoodBricusse & 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Final CountdownJoey Tempest/arr. Paul
Lavender. This is a classic rock tune from
the 1980s, and everyone in the audience will
remember it. Fun to play for young ensembles, it's
scored for full jazz ensemble, but will sound great
with as few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones,
piano, bass and drums. Rock the house with this
powerful arrangement!
10033705 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n The Girl from IpanemaAntonio Carlos Jobim/
arr. John Berry. This is probably the best known
bossa nova ever written! John Berry's easy version
includes short written or ad lib solos for alto or tenor
and trumpet. A nice way to remember the great
Stan Getz!
2266971 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Green OnionsBooker T. Jones/arr. Roger
Holmes. Your students will feel so cool playing
this one! It's the slow-cooking, minor-key rock-
shuffle tune that became a trademark for Booker
T. & the M.G.'s. Although the written-out solos
are scored for alto or tenor and trumpet, the
chord changes are so easy that anyone could
solo on them. This will be a guaranteed favorite
with your band! Highly recommended!
2472906 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Happy (from "Despicable Me 2")Pharrell
Williams/arr. John Berry. Here's an easy yet great-
sounding chart on the hit song from "Despicable Me
2" by Pharrell Williams that just never seems to get
old! The melody is skillfully bounced from section to
section, and there are no solos required. Playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations,
this will be a real favorite. Highly recommended!
10461390 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Helloarr. Rick Stitzel. Adele's mega-hit ballad
adapts nicely for young players in this well-paced
arrangement by Rick Stitzel. A solo alto sax starts
things out, then the melody is passed to the
trombones, and then the full band settles into a
beautiful rock ballad. This blockbuster hit is very
effective and provides a beautiful change-of-pace
for any performance by aspiring jazz musicians. It's
also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations and is highly recommended!
10617912 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Hey JudeLennon & McCartney/arr. John Berry.
Timeless rock ballad from The Beatles! The
arrangement is simple enough that your band can
put this one together quickly.
2314243 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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Pop • Very Easy & Easy
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and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice.
You can buy any of these titles with confidence!
The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle Book")—arr. Paul Murtha.
Ever since The Bare Necessities was first introduced in the classic movie "The Jungle
Book," this catchy tune has remained a familiar favorite. Featured again in the 2016
movie, here is an easy arrangement that will make young jazz bands sound terrific. Parents,
players and audiences will enjoy this swinging favorite designed especially for young jazz
musicians! Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Cissy Strut—arr. Rick Stitzel.
Originally recorded by The Meters in 1969, Cissy Strut has since become a model for
playing funk as recorded by both jazz and rock artists. The signature bass line is played by
trombones, tenors and baritone sax, and the entire band joins in with catchy riffs. There
are short solo breaks for the bass and drums, along with solo or soli spots for saxes and
trumpets. The solos are suggested or improvised, or played as written by the individual
sections. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, this chart on Cissy
Strut will become one of your new favorites!
10625171 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Hello—arr. Rick Stitzel.
Adele's mega-hit ballad adapts nicely for young players in this well-paced arrangement by
Rick Stitzel. A solo alto sax starts things out, then the melody is passed to the trombones,
and then the full band settles into a beautiful rock ballad. This blockbuster hit is very
effective and provides a beautiful change-of-pace for any performance by aspiring jazz
musicians. It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations and is
highly recommended!
10617912 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Learn to Fly—arr. John Berry.
This rocker recorded by the Foo Fighters has remained a favorite ever since its release in
1999. John Berry expertly trades the melody around from section to section in this great-
sounding chart for young players that requires no solos. Also, it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10617920 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Shut Up and Dance—arr. John Berry.
Recorded by the American alternative rock band Walk the Moon, this contemporary rock
hit features a driving pulse and catchy melodic lines. With the melody traded between the
saxes and trumpets, this accessible chart also features plenty of solid, full-ensemble scoring.
No solos are required, and a full band statement rounds out this infectious and instantly
recognizable song. Playable with optional expanded or reduced instrumentations, this one
will make a big splash with audiences and students! Highly recommended!
10556784 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
