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POP HITS medium-easy / medium to advanced
Rosanna—David 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
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Runaway Baby—arr. 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
H Seven Nation Army—arr. 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 Smile—Johnny 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
Shakey Ground—arr. Paul Murtha. This 1975
tune by the Temptations is one of their later hits,
co-written by Funkadelic guitarist Eddie Hazel and
decidedly 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
Sweet Home Chicago—Robert 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
That's Life—arr. John Berry. Composed in 1963,
it wasn't until Frank Sinatra released his iconic
version in 1966 that this familiar tune solidified
its place in popular culture. In this medium-slow
version for developing players, John Berry spreads
the melody around to all sections starting with
the trombones on the first statement. With skillful
scoring throughout, there is a short solo for trumpet
and a tutti ensemble shout for an appropriate finish.
10759344 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Treasure—arr. 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
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
Walk the Dinosaur—arr. 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
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
You're Welcome (from Moana)—Lin-Manuel
Miranda/arr. John Wasson. From the hit movie
"Moana," this easy-going song adapts beautifully
for jazz ensemble with its tuneful theme and
reggae/shuffle style. The melody is passed around
the ensemble with the saxes, followed by the
trumpets, and then trombones. Also included is a
short written solo for trumpet with a distinctive stop-
time accompaniment.
10759346 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Pop Hits
Medium to Advanced
Beauty and the Beast—Alan 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
4 Blackbird (Little Big Band)—Lennon &
McCartney/arr. Mark Taylor. The haunting and
distinctive Blackbird, from The Beatles' White
Album, is adapted here in a moderate and soft
samba style in the Little Big Band format. Trumpet
and alto sax are featured on the melody and for
written or improvised solos. This creative chart also
has some nice ensemble trades with the drums.
Flexibly scored for three saxes, two trumpets, one
trombone, and four rhythm with optional additional
parts for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
10909026 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
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 . . . . . . . M 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 . . . . . . . M 55.00
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Bohemian Rhapsody—Freddie 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
Bridge Over Troubled Water—Paul Simon/
arr. Alan Baylock. Arranger Alan Baylock delivers
his distinctive, lush and in-demand ballad style
to this wonderful song in a more contemporary
setting. It's set at 92 bpm, there are no individual
solos, just delicious harmony throughout. The
trumpet section frequently carries the melody
and the lead trumpet range is to written high C.
There are optional parts included plus vibraphone
for expanded instrumentations. Sensational ballad!
Highly recommended!
10355580 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
4 Cecilia—Paul Simon/arr. Mathew Montgomery.
Take a classic Paul Simon melody, add an energetic
samba style, an opening alto sax melody solo, then
gradually layer in more voices, and you have a chart
that is well on the way to be thrilling! All players are
involved before the saxes are featured in a very cool
a cappella soli, plus an alto soloist can really stretch
out in an extended solo section. Make sure to check
out this must-have chart!
10811526 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 60.00
Cold Sweat—arr. Allen Gray. James Brown had
many great hits, and this one translates into a funky
jazz band chart that's sure to be a favorite. Set at
around 116 bpm, it exudes all the soul and funk
of the Godfather of Soul with authentic ensemble
and sectional passages that are so important
to this style. The solo section features room for
improvised solos from any of the saxes, trumpets
or trombones. If you've got the hardest working
band in show business, you'll dig this chart!
10605780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 65.00
Cut the Cake—arr. Mike Tomaro. Scottish funk
group Average White Band had two major hits that
helped solidify the horn-driven funk sound of the
'70s. Pick Up the Pieces was released in 1974
and Cut the Cake followed close behind in 1975.
Signature tunes with catchy horn licks that still
sound great today! Very cool!
10283042 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough—Michael
Jackson/arr. Dallas Burke. This funky hit from
Michael Jackson's Off the Wall album translates into
a groovin' jazz chart everyone will enjoy. With lots of
tasty licks for the winds and very playable grooves
for the rhythm section, this chart is a winner!
10456820 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 65.00
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Eleanor Rigby—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Eric
Richards. Commissioned by the U.S. Army Jazz
Ambassadors, this Eric Richards chart shines new
light on the beauty and depth of this classic Beatles
hit. An up-tempo Brazilian groove gives way to hints
of samba and songo, but always with a smooth and
laid-back feel. A piano solo is featured off the top,
followed by a trio of tenor, trombone and guitar on
the head, and later solo space for one or more of
these players. A brief nod to the classical feel of the
original Beatles track helps build to a climatic shout
for the full ensemble. Nice!
10343782 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 60.00
Family Guy Theme—Walter Murphy/arr. Roger
Holmes. From the brash, irreverent and wildly
popular television series Family Guy, comes this
supercharged, big band style theme that swings
hard! The tempo is medium, the style is swing and
it features an alto sax solo and hot ensemble hits!
2482160 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
Feeling Good—Bricusse & Newley/arr. Dallas
Burke. This Bricusse and Newley Broadway
classic has enjoyed immense popularity since
the version recorded by Michael Buble. This
chart begins with with an epic and swingin'
full-ensemble section reminiscent of the Buble
version. There's a sultry trumpet solo before
the band cranks into an uptempo Latin groove
featuring room for soloists and lots of inventive
horn lines. The chart goes back to the original
swing style to bring the house down for a big
ending! Highly recommended!
10752067 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 65.00
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 . . . . . . . M 52.00
Heartache Tonight—arr. Paul Murtha. This iconic
hit from the Eagles is one that has stood the test of
time and remains as popular today as when it was
first released in 1979. Similar in style to the recording
by Michael Buble, on "Crazy Love," this powerful
chart with a driving shuffle groove features baritone
sax on the melody and plenty of great scoring for the
entire ensemble. Highly recommended!
10759338 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
