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Pop Hits medium-easy
n Funkytownarr. John Berry. Originally a pop hit in
1980 and recently featured in the blockbuster movie
"Shrek 2," your audiences and players will love this
funky and catchy chart. It includes a short written or
ad lib. solo for alto sax as well as all of the familiar
riffs. Loads of fun for your band and audiences!
2702647 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Gold on the Ceilingarr. Paul Murtha. Recorded
by The Black Keys, this popular rock anthem has
been used for sporting events, video games, and
television shows. Paul Murtha's driving chart
features the trombones on the lead answered by
the saxes and finally the entire ensemble. The
flexible solo section can be used to feature one or
more players with suggested solos and scale/chord
sheets in all keys for improvising.
10374172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky")Bill
Conti/arr. Victor Lopez. The theme from "Rocky"
is inspiring, triumphant, powerful and noble! This
rock-style chart is scored for younger players with
the familiar Maynard Ferguson-flavored solo. The
lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. It
also includes a written or improvised tenor solo and
options for reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Gonna Fly Now is a great classic that should be in
all jazz ensemble libraries!
10028091 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Hooked on a Feelingarr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by Blue Swede in 1974, this familiar
hit was featured prominently in the blockbuster
movie "Guardians of the Galaxy" as part of the
film's "Awesome Mix." Instantly recognizable
with the "ooga chaka" jungle chant, the popularity
of this easy-going rocker is now reaching a new
generation! Fun for all!
10490291 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Hot, Hot, HotAlphonsus Cassell/arr. Roger
Holmes. Made famous by Buster Poindexter, this
perennial dance hit is loaded with Latin excitement
and rhythmic drive! The trombones and saxes share
the spotlight in this "hot" chart and the auxiliary
Latin percussion instruments really make the
temperature rise! Highly recommended!
2702643 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 HumanismJonathan Batiste/arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by jazz artist Jon Batiste and his group
Stay Human as the theme song for The Late Show
with Stephen Colbert, this energetic tune features
an appealing jazz/rock flare. The saxes take the
lead in the beginning supported by funky riffs from
the entire ensemble. Solos are available for any
combination of alto sax, trumpet, or trombone.
Suggested solos and chord/scale sheets in all keys
are included. A step above the rest!
10556778 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
I Dreamed a Dream (from "Les Miserables")
arr. Roger Holmes. Here's the touching ballad from
the landmark musical and recent motion picture
"Les Miserables" in a nicely paced and solidly
scored arrangement for younger jazz ensembles.
With no solos, it's a beautiful change of pace for
any performance occasion. Highly recommended!
10374174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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I Want You Backarr. John Wasson. The
music of The Jackson 5 remains as popular today
as ever. Here is one of their biggest hits from the
Motown era in a funky arrangement that is skillfully
scored for the entire ensemble. No solos, just solid
ensemble writing!
10297517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 The In Crowdarr. Peter Blair. You'll recognize
this tune for sure as a hit by the great jazz pianist
Ramsey Lewis. It's a groovy boogaloo chart played
at 140 bpm with a lead trumpet range to written G
on top of the staff, and written solos are provided for
all four trumpets as chosen. The changes are very
accessible and will provide an opportunity for some
improvisation for developing jazzers. Optional parts
are included for expanded instrumentations. The In
Crowd is a fun and happy chart to play. You'll dig it!
10593773 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n In Summer (from "Frozen")arr. Rick Stitzel.
From Disney's animated hit movie "Frozen" and
sung by Olaf the snowman, this entertaining song
features a light soft-shoe style that adapts quite
naturally for jazz bands. Easy-going and restrained
at first, the arrangement builds for more excitement
as it progresses. With skillful trading of the melody
between sections and slipping into a straight-ahead
swing style, this chart is sure to be a hit with players
and audiences! Great anytime of the year!
10490293 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Iron ManBlack Sabbath/arr. Dallas Burke. Black
Sabbath's rock classic has been a student favorite
for many marching bands through the years and
makes a great jazz band chart that rocks with some
serious attitude! From the opening hard rock feel
to the double-time climax at the end, this one is a
thriller. It includes short written or ad lib solos for
trumpet and trombone, or you can just turn your
guitar player up to 10 and let them shred!
10517415 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
n Jump, Jive an' Wailarr. Roger Holmes. Grab
a partner and start cuttin' the rug! This is the tune
of the jump swing craze, and it smokes! Originally
a big hit for Louis Prima, guitarist Brian Setzer has
re-made the tune for his Dirty Boogie album. With
reasonable ranges and lots of tutti section writing,
this arrangement will heat up fast without a lot of
effort! There are only two short solos - tenor and
trumpet - and they can be played as written or ad lib.
2408417 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Land of Make BelieveChuck Mangione/
arr. Mike Story. Chuck Mangione's hit Land of
Make-Believe is now available for younger players!
Opening with the melody doubled by alto sax and
trumpet in a dramatic, slow tempo, the chart then
breaks into the familiar melody, style and tempo.
Plus, there's a drum solo instead of the improvised
trumpet solo making it even more accessible for
young players. The ranges are very easy and the
rhythms are slightly tricky but will lock in with
repetition. A superb chart that will really come
together and be a huge success!
10011911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Little Bitty Pretty Onearr. Allen Gray. Allen
Gray has created a nice swing chart for developing
jazz bands on this familiar and fun doo-wop tune
from the past. After the opening melody there are
effective ensemble passages and a solo section for
soloists as desired for alto and tenor saxes, trumpet
or trombone. After the solos the ensemble really
starts to swing with a modulation that builds and
builds to a cool finale. This one is fun, entertaining
and highly effective!
10605792 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
4 Living for the CityStevie Wonder/arr. John
Wasson. From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed and
highly influential Innervisions album, Living for
the City features a slow, bluesy, funky groove and
memorable melodic lines. Adapted beautifully for
jazz ensemble, this chart provides feature space for
the trombone section along with powerful phrases
for the entire ensemble. A suggested or ad lib solo
is included for tenor sax. This is a hot must-have
that is highly recommended!
10617910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Locked Out of Heavenarr. Paul Murtha. Here's
the popular rock hit recorded by Bruno Mars in a
solid chart for younger jazz bands. Included are
all the hot riffs and rhythmic energy of the original
along with suggested or improvised solos for alto
sax and trumpet. Chord/scale sheets in all keys are
included for the soloists.
10374170 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Mercy, Mercy, MercyJosef Zawinul/arr. Dallas
Burke. This sultry jazz standard from Joe Zawinul
has been covered by so many artists through the
years, it's hard to keep count. This dynamic jazz
ensemble arrangement begins with the feel of the
original combo version as tenor sax plays a written
or ad lib solo before the band enters to crank up the
energy. Next, trumpet 2 has a written or improvised
solo before the entire ensemble eloquently
reintroduces the theme. Things heat up quickly
as the entire ensemble shouts with a funky chorus
before the ending. Your band is going to shine with
this great arrangement of a super standard!
10280573 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
New York State of MindBilly Joel/arr. John
Berry. First recorded by Billy Joel in 1976, this
timeless classic was never a hit on the charts,
but over the years has become a fan favorite and
boasts countless covers from a diverse range
of artists including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett,
Barbra Streisand, The Muppets, and the cast
of Glee. Here is a terrific medium swing setting
playable by young jazz ensembles that is sure to be
a hit with audiences everywhere!
10343804 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Nothing from NothingBilly Preston/arr. John
Wasson. Recorded by Billy Preston in 1974, this
rocker became a number 1 hit on the charts, and
in 1975 became the first musical number ever
performed on the TV show Saturday Night Live!
Here is a funky version for younger players that
carefully maintains the feel and style of the original.
10461382 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Old Time Rock and Rollarr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by Bob Seger, this hard-hitting classic
rock tune continues to be a favorite. Saxes are
featured on the melody and there is a flexible solo
section for any combination of alto sax, trumpet or
trombone. Suggested solos plus scale/chord sheets
in all keys are included. Sure to be a hit with players
and audiences!
10188507 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Play that Funky MusicRobert Parissi/arr.
Victor Lopez. Fun and excitement will be had by all
with this riff-based classic funk chart! There are no
solos... just plenty of funky groove plus a call-and-
response section and tonal shifts that constantly kick
it up a notch. The lead trumpet range is to written
top line F sharp. Keep the funky juices flowing!
10011938 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Rhythm Is Gonna Get YouEstefan & Garcia/
arr. Victor Lopez. Here's Gloria Estefan and The
Miami Sound Machine's hot and very exciting
Latin rock chart! This groove is loaded with tons
of energy, plus it has a cool melodic hook that
never gives up. There are no solos, two auxiliary
percussion parts are included, plus all the usual
optional parts for flute, clarinet, and vibes. The
lead trumpet range is to written A above the
staff, and the tempo is around 120 bpm. Highly
recommended!
10593771 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
RosannaDavid Paich/arr. Victor Lopez. Rosanna
was a huge hit in the '80s from the group Toto, with
a great hook that still resonates today! This chart
begins with a big introduction and transitions to a
more subdued style while the syncopated melodic
lines keeps it flowing. Everyone gets a chance
at the melodic hook, and there's a very effective
building of intensity to the melody. Great tune, nice
chart! Highly recommended!
10513895 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Runaway Babyarr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by
Bruno Mars, this contemporary rock tune is actually
a throwback to an earlier time reminiscent of the
James Brown funk style. Featuring an energetic
pulse that never quits along with a catchy melody,
this chart is a real showstopper! The solo section
includes options for alto, trumpet, or trombone with
suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys.
Pure excitement!
10317268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Africa—Paich & Porcaro/arr. Ralph Ford.
10513875 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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Vehicle—James Peterik/arr. Ralph Ford.
10011915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Hooked on a Feeling—arr. Paul Murtha.
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I Want You Back—arr. John Wasson.
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Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky")—
Bill Conti/arr. Victor Lopez.
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In Summer (from "Frozen")—arr. Rick Stitzel.
10490293 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
All About That Bass—arr. Victor Lopez.
10513887 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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Everybody Needs Somebody to Love—
arr. Paul Murtha.
10490295 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Brick House—arr. Paul Murtha.
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Cool (from "West Side Story")—
Leonard Bernstein/arr. Mark Taylor.
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10083826E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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