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Pop Hits medium-easy / medium to advanced
n Seven Nation Armyarr. Dallas Burke. Here's
a unique chart that really works! You'll love the
chance to showcase some extreme dynamic
contrasts with your group as they go from soft to
rockin' the auditorium on this classic tune from the
White Stripes. The solo section can feature any or
all your soloists while the rhythm section continues
the hook. Student players will dig playing this hard-
rock groove!
10456834 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
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The Shadow of Your SmileJohnny Mandel/
arr. Roy Phillippe. Every now and then it comes
along, a ballad so hauntingly beautiful that it may
just be the highlight of your concert! This is one
such gem. After a solo piano introduction, the
familiar minor melody is gently taken up by the
band. Alto sax and trumpet both get solo passages
but, for the most part, it is the ensemble effort that
makes this chart one of the best.
2467744 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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Shakey Groundarr. Paul Murtha. This 1975
tune by the Temptations is one of their later hits
and is described as "funkadelic" in style. This
chart features the infectious bass line first stated
by baritone sax and guitar, and later joined by the
rest of the ensemble playing the funky riffs. The
solo section on a one-chord vamp can easily be
opened up, but samples are provided for alto sax,
trumpet and trombone. You will love the way the
ensemble layers in near the ending. Shakey Ground
is definitely a fun chart with attitude!
10617906 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Sharp Dressed Manarr. Roger Holmes.
Originally recorded in 1983, this is one of ZZ Top's
best known hits. This hard driving rock chart will
sound great even without long beards and hot cars!
Highly recommended!
10283155 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson/arr. Dave
Mills. This funk/rock hit from Michael Jackson's
1987 Bad album was re-done by the group Alien
Ant Farm to hit the charts decades later. The
optional solo section features room for trumpet
and/or trombone solos.
10456836 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
SomethingGeorge Harrison/arr. John Wasson.
Composed by George Harrison and recorded by the
Beatles on Abbey Road, this has become one of
the most enduring ballads of the rock era. With a
beautifully constructed melody and rich harmonic
structure, John Wasson has created a marvelous
setting for developing jazz ensembles.
10188513 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Sweet Home ChicagoRobert Johnson/
arr. Roger Holmes. Made famous by The Blues
Brothers, this hard-hitting blues classic is sure
to become an instant favorite with jazz bands
and audiences. A driving shuffle groove and solid
scoring for the entire ensemble are featured
throughout in this great chart that will become a
staple of your library! Highly recommended!
10343798 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Treasurearr. Paul Murtha. Set in a medium-
tempo funk style, this hit recorded by Bruno Mars
continues his trend of catchy tunes with an old
school R&B sound. It's a great pop tune beautifully
adapted by Paul Murtha in this version for younger
jazz groups.
10427408 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Treasurearr. Victor Lopez. This Bruno Mars
pop hit will sound great in any performance setting.
Treasure features a cool rock groove at 116 bpm
with a nice hook, no solos, and a lead trumpet
range to written F top line. With a hip ensemble
interlude, every toe will be tapping from beat one!
Includes optional wind and vibraphone parts for
expanded instrumentations.
10452106 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Use MeBill Withers/arr. Rick Stitzel. Featured
on the TV series "The Voice" performed by Ray
Boudreaux, this hit from the 1970s is typical of
the infectious bluesy style of composer/singer Bill
Withers. Here's a funky chart for younger players,
and soloing couldn't be easier on the two-chord
vamp. This one includes suggested solos and
scale/chord sheets in all keys. Smart and stylish!
10523760 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H VehicleJames 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
Walk the Dinosaurarr. John Wasson. This
catchy funk tune was recorded by Was (Not Was)
in 1987, but more recently popularized in pop
culture including the movies "Ice Age: Dawn of
the Dinosaurs," "The Flintstones," and "Super
Mario Bros." This funky version shows why some
tunes just never go out of style. Included is a
suggested solo for tenor sax and the signature
chant "boom, boom, ack-a lack-a lack-a boom."
Pure fun!
10317277 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
What Is Hip?arr. Victor Lopez. If you are looking
for an easy, yet hip chart, this is it! A funky Tower
of Power hit, this chart is accessible at 166 bpm
with no solos and a trumpet 1 range to F top
line. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Fun to play!
10452100 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Pop Hits
Medium to Advanced
n Baby Elephant WalkHenry Mancini/arr.
Mike Tomaro. Everyone knows this Henry
Mancini favorite, but not like this! Mike Tomaro
has gleefully twisted the well-known melody
into a New Orleans-style second line groove
for jazz ensemble! The signature bass line is
still there (well, sort of), and is augmented with
riffs and punches by various sections of the
band. Including a flexible solo section and also
a full ensemble shout, this chart is a real treat!
Suggested solos, chord/scale sheets in all keys,
written-out bass lines and piano voicings are all
included. Highly recommended!
10522912 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 55.00
The Beat Goes OnSonny Bono/arr. Alan
Baylock. Yep, it's the tune by Sonny Bono, from
Sonny and Cher fame! With a driving shuffle feel,
this contemporary and hip treatment of this classic
pop/rock tune let's you know you are in for a treat
from the first note. The features include written solo
trombone at the top, great lower voice writing, and
solo space for tenor, trumpet and guitar if desired.
The lead trumpet range goes to written high D. This
is an appealing, powerful and fun-to-play chart.
Way cool and highly recommended!
10311461 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 55.00
n Beauty and the BeastAlan Menken/arr.
Gordon Goodwin. Gordon Goodwin pays tribute to
the great Count Basie on this famous Disney tune.
With a slow Basie groove, solos for piano and tenor
sax, dynamics galore, and a fabulous shout chorus,
this is a fantastic chart from start to finish. As
performed by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band.
10012004 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 70.00
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BlackbirdLennon & 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 . . . . . . . M 55.00
H Blues Brothers Revuearr. 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 . . . . . . . M 55.00
Bohemian RhapsodyFreddie Mercury/arr. Rick
Hirsch. Yes, this is for real! Queen's magnum opus,
in a jazz language, orchestrated for big band, with
jazz solos for Trombone (also cued in Trumpet 5/
Flugelhorn) and Alto or Baritone Sax thrown in for
good measure. Additional features include multiple
tempos and feels ranging from 76 to 304 bpm, to
styles including an a cappella sax soli introduction,
jazz ballad with double time, shuffle, and swing
sections culminating in a rubato ending. This is a
major work for jazz ensemble at 9 to 10 minutes
that students and players will want to work on. Solid
saxophone parts, tempo changes, mature brass
figures, and a whole lot of fun! Instrumentation:
5 Saxes (AATTB), 5 Trumpets (on Flugelhorns), 4
Trombones (3 Tenors and 1 Bass), Guitar, Piano,
Bass and Drums, with optional parts for Flute and
Vibes. The lead trumpet range goes to written high
D with an optional F, and the rhythm section parts
are fully notated.
10371013 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 70.00
l America the Beautiful—Samuel A. Ward/arr. Jim Mahaffey.
Patriotic music for jazz bands is always welcome! This setting begins
appropriately at a reverently slow tempo around 60 bpm, with the trumpets
carrying the melody followed by a piano interlude. The saxophones take over
with a beautiful soli version of the melody before the feel and tempo change to a
relaxed bossa nova at about 120 bpm. Extensive improvisation space is available
for any player and is scattered among sectional and ensemble highlights.
Optional parts are included for flute, clarinet, French horn and tuba.
10580145 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 62.50
America the Beautiful (with Vocal or Alto Sax Soloist)—
Samuel A. Ward/arr. Mike Tomaro.
This soulful arrangement of the patriotic
favorite, skillfully crafted by Mike Tomaro, is perfect for jazz concerts! Written
to feature either a vocal or alto sax soloist, it gives you plenty of flexibility and a
great gospel feel the audience will love! Vocal part in Bb.
2471430 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist or Alto Sax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
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American Patrol—arr. Mike Lewis. Glenn Miller's band made this a huge
World War II hit song and here it is scored for young players. This chart has
no individual solos, very modest brass ranges and plenty of ensemble sound.
Easy to rehearse and perform, it swings right along and is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation. A winner!
10028059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
God Bless the USA—Lee Greenwood/arr. Mark Taylor. A patriotic
anthem for the ages, this contemporary ballad has already established itself as a
standard! Beautifully scored for vocal soloist and jazz ensemble, this arrangement
makes a powerful statement for singer and band alike. It's the ultimate patriotic
chart! Vocal in Bb.
2481657 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist or Tenor Sax. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Jazz Superset No. 5: The Patriotic Collection—arr. Mike Lewis.
Every jazz ensemble should have this wonderful patriotic collection in their library!
Mike Lewis offers complete arrangements of our nation's most familiar songs in
stirring arrangements useful for a variety of performance needs. Titles include:
America; America The Beautiful; The Star Spangled Banner (with optional lyric
sheet); The Battle Hymn Of The Republic; God Bless The U.S.A. and American
Patrol. Very highly recommended!
2471393 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
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The Star Spangled Banner—arr. Paul Clark. Although this piece is
not usually associated with jazz bands, this arrangement works so well it can
appropriately be included in any jazz concert. It's also invaluable to have in
the files for those "emergency" situations where a jazz group is called upon
to perform our National Anthem. It includes just the right elements to give it a
jazz flavor, yet maintains the dignity and reverence of the original. While it is
harmonically jazzy, it is rhythmically traditional and can serve as accompaniment
for audience singing. It is also playable with reduced instrumentation. If your jazz
ensemble plays for basketball games, this is perfect. A wise investment for all jazz
programs! Highly recommended!
10050282 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
PATRIOTIC SONGS
ARE ALWAYS
FAVORITES!
Perfect for school and community events,
or anytime you want to show patriotic pride!
