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25 or 6 to 4—Robert 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
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25 or 6 to 4—Robert 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
All My Loving—Lennon & 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
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Any Way You Want It—arr. 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
Apache—Jerry 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
The Blues Brothers Rockin' Soul Revue—arr.
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 Girl—Van 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 Maybe—arr. 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
Come Sail Away—Dennis 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
Crazy Train—arr. 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
4 Dance to the Music—Sylvester Stewart/arr. Paul
Murtha. This infectious pop and funk hit from 1968
was originally recorded by Sly and the Family Stone.
Paul Murtha's version for young players features a
fun groove and active parts in all sections. The solo
section can be opened up, however, sample solos
are provided for alto sax, trumpet, and trombone
along with chord/scale sheets in all keys. Also,
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. An entertaining blast from the past!
10842295 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Domino—Van 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
Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing—Stevie
Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha. This Stevie Wonder
hit from the 1970s features a distinctive Latin/
rock groove along with a memorable theme. Paul
Murtha does a great job of capturing the flavor of
the original in this easy version for younger jazz
bands. The tempo is moderate and there is plenty
of tutti ensemble playing, plus a short written or
improvised solo for trumpet. Playable by optional
reduced or augmented instrumentations, it also
includes fully-notated bass lines and piano voicings.
No worries!
10759356 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Earth, Wind & Fire Dance Mix—arr. 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
Evil Ways—arr. Rick Stitzel. Originally recorded
in 1969, this iconic Latin rock tune composed by
Sonny Henry helped boost the success of Santana
and has remained a familiar classic ever since. This
solid arrangement for younger players passes the
melody around from the brass to the saxes, and
includes short written or improvised solos for tenor
sax and trumpet. Chord/scale sheets in all keys as
well as written-out bass lines and piano voicings are
included. This dynamic chart is also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10667350 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Family Guy Theme—Walter 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
4 Feel It Still—arr. John Berry. Recorded by
Portugal. The Man., this pop hit contains an
energetic drive and an appealing retro style. In
this easy arrangement, the melody is effectively
passed from section to section and there are
no solos required. This medium tempo rocker
will also sound great with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10909008 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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Feeling Good—Bricusse & 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 Countdown—Joey 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
The Girl from Ipanema—Antonio 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
Green Onions—Booker 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 Havana—arr. Terry White. This breakout hit
recorded by Camila Cabello helped bring Latin
music to the pop charts. This arrangement for young
players is easy to learn and includes sample written
solos for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone.
It's also thoughtfully scored to sound great with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10909006 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Hello—arr. Rick Stitzel. Adele's megahit 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
Hip Hug Her—arr. Rick Stitzel. This tune is an
excellent example of classic R&B funk from the
influential '60s band Booker T. & the MGs. With
its infectious style and riff-based melodies, this
tune never grows old. The solo section in this easy
chart can be played by a trumpet soloist or the
entire trumpet section. It's playable with optional
reduced or augmented instrumentations, and
includes written-out bass lines and piano voicings.
Pure fun for young jazz bands and their audiences!
Highly recommended!
10759354 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Hit the Road Jack—Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike
Lewis. Ray Charles made it famous, now you can
play it with your young jazz ensemble. There are
no individual solos, just solid ensemble all the
way with some unison sax solis with optional
lip bends to give the chart a bluesy sound.
Trumpet 1 range is to written E top space and the
rhythms are easy throughout. This will be easy to
rehearse and sound great... plus it's a great tune!
Highly recommended! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing—
Stevie Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha.
10759356 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Seven Nation Army—
Jack White/arr. Paul Murtha.
10775172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez.
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Uptown Funk!—arr. Michael Sweeney.
10522944 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Superstition—Stevie Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha.
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Feeling Good—
Bricusse & Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Hit the Road Jack—
Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike Lewis.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Oye Como Va—Tito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha.
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Evil Ways—arr. Rick Stitzel.
10667350 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
My Favorite Things
(from "The Sound of Music")—
Richard Rodgers/arr. Paul Murtha.
10072787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
