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POP HITS medium to advanced
Higher Ground—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike
Tomaro. From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed 1973
album Innervisions, this infectious funk tune has
been covered by a variety of artists over the years
and found its way into several movies. With a
distinctive rock shuffle groove and memorable riffs,
Mike Tomaro has transformed this into a sizzling
version for jazz ensemble.
10188761 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
H I Can't Stop Loving You—arr. Quincy Jones.
Every jazz fan knows it, loves it and has wished it
was in print! And now, this quintessential big-band
arrangement is finally available! As recorded by the
Count Basie Orchestra on their album This Time
by Basie: Hits of the 50s & 60s, Quincy Jones'
arrangement of I Can't Stop Loving You will bring
your audiences to their feet. Beginning with the
Count's rubato piano tremolo, this laid-back shuffle
chart features in-your-face ensemble writing at its
finest. There is short, written-out solo space for
trombone and piano, but mostly this chart simply
swings its tail off with the entire ensemble from
beginning to end! Never has a sad song sounded
so happy! Very highly recommended!
10368505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 55.00
H I Just Can't Wait to Be King—Elton John/arr.
Gordon Goodwin. From the Disney movie "The Lion
King," Gordon Goodwin has crafted a hot jazz shuffle
that goes and then goes even more! A showcase for
alto and trumpet with a unison melody line and solo
space for each player, it includes plenty of energy,
zip, attitude and a hot shout chorus section. This
chart roars! Highly recommended!
10012009 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 70.00
I Left My Heart in San Francisco—arr. Quincy
Jones. Quincy Jones wrote some incredible
arrangements on very popular tunes for the Count
Basie Orchestra. As recorded on This Time By
Basie, Quincy's arrangement of I Left My Heart in
San Francisco features great interplay between the
ensemble playing the melody, and the piano with
written solo fills. With a tempo around 108 bpm,
and a relaxed swing feel, there's also short solo
space for tenor saxophone, and the ranges are very
moderate. This chart is playable by a lot of bands.
It's a true classic! Highly recommended!
10368506 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
I Wanna Be Like You—Sherman & Sherman/
arr. John Wasson. What happens when one of
the hottest swing bands in the land cuts loose
on a Disney classic? Cranked up excitement!
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy takes a mambo spin on
I Wan'na Be Like You from "The Jungle Book,"
and with lots of tutti writing, your band will get a
real powerhouse sound!
2433704 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
I Wish—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro. This
tune makes tons of sense for jazz ensemble! With
its invigorating style, the arrangement is true to the
classic sound of Stevie Wonder's original. The solo
section is flexible, so you can tailor it to your band's
strengths. The medium slow groove on this one is
pure magic!
2470798 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
In the Stone—arr. Paul Murtha. With no solos
required and only a driving rhythmic groove, here's
an authentic-sounding version of this Earth, Wind
& Fire classic. The trombones are featured on the
melody and all the signature riffs from the original
are beautifully captured. Guaranteed fun!
10033677 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
H The Incredibles (Medley)—Michael Giacchino/
arr. Stephen Bulla. Mix the stylish spy music from
the 1960s with a dose of cool jazz and you have a
winning combination for jazz ensemble. From the
Pixar hit animated movie, here's a high-energy
and entertaining chart that captures the essence
of the soundtrack perfectly, with three themes
from the movie that offer a ton of variety and
entertainment! A middle section in a jazz waltz
style is framed by exciting rock styles that will
be appealing to both audiences and developing
players. Highly recommended!
2480196 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
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Isn't She Lovely?—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Recorded by Stevie Wonder in 1976 on
his acclaimed album Songs in the Key of Life, this
beautiful song is a good example of combining
elements of jazz with pop. Keeping the same easy-
flowing shuffle groove of the original, Mike Tomaro
adapts this very nicely for the contemporary big band!
10462702 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
Let's Get Loud—Estefan & Santander/arr. Rich
Woolworth. As written by Gloria Estefan and Kiki
Santander, this Latin pop tune was a huge hit
for Jennifer Lopez. Here, in the hands of Rich
Woolworth, it translates into an extremely awesome
jazz band chart. With tons of Latin flair in the rhythm
section and tasty horn licks, this one will be lots of fun
to play and perform before your adoring audiences!
10752081 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 65.00
Live and Let Die—Paul McCartney/arr. Bob
Curnow. This is a stellar arrangement of the iconic
tune written by Paul McCartney and the title song
from the movie. It was the reason for the great
success of the Stan Kenton album "7.5 on the
Richter Scale." The melody is first stated by alto
saxophone, trumpet and trombone before the chart
roars on! If you're looking for a contemporary chart,
written for the great Kenton band, and based on
a familiar tune, this is the one! This is a newly
updated Finale version.
2289221 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 55.00
Make Me Smile—James Pankow/arr. John
Wasson. One of the first tunes to put the group
Chicago on the map was this early rocker from
1970. John Wasson stays true to the original in
this outstanding version for jazz ensemble that
features solos for alto sax, guitar, and all the
signature horn licks. Suggested solos are included
along with chord/scale sheets in all keys.
10297505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
l Mongonucleosis—James Pankow/arr.
Mike Tomaro. Of the relatively few number of
instrumental hits recorded by the group Chicago,
Mongonucleosis recorded in 1974 remains a
popular standout. This upbeat chart features
a moderate rock groove, a catchy riff-based
melody, and an open solo section featuring one
or more soloists.
10931674 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
Norwegian Wood—Lennon & McCartney/
arr. Bill Holman. Buddy Rich's band recorded
this Beatles tune, and it is one of Holman's
best-known charts. Treated as a jazz waltz, full
of excitement and energy, it features solos for
alto sax and trombone. Lots of raw power and
blistering figures make this the ideal concert
opener or closer!
2471103 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 60.00
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Over the Rainbow—Harold Arlen/arr. Alan
Baylock. Do you have two trumpet players to
showcase? Here is a ballad everybody knows,
scored as a trumpet duet feature. Everything is
written, no improvised solos, the lead trumpet
range is to C above the staff and the second part
is to written A. Lyrical and melodic, this chart is a
sure-fire crowd pleaser impeccably arranged by
Alan Baylock! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
Overjoyed—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mark Taylor.
This wonderful and classic ballad recorded
by Stevie Wonder is set here as a solo feature
for tenor saxophone. Beautifully accompanied
by piano only in the beginning, a mellow
accompaniment follows with flugelhorns and
trombones in bucket mutes as a medium tempo
bossa nova style settles in.
10617882 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
Pick Up the Pieces—arr. Mark Taylor. An ultra-
funky and ultra-cool chart from the 70's group
Average White Band. The classic "horn band" style
showcases hot licks and a tight rhythmic groove.
2385359 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
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Pick Up the Pieces—arr. Victor Lopez. It's
funk/rock... you know it, you love it! The tune is
infectious, the arrangement is right on target
with no individual solos but plenty of section
and ensemble work. The sax soli is crazy hot
and the lead trumpet range is to written A above
the staff. Lots of unison lines, some fun bari
sax licks and a very hip stop-time interlude that
really cooks. This arrangement really works for
this tune! Consider this chart a winner! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10068806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Inspired by the version of The Pink
Panther recorded by Bobby McFerrin, Mike
Tomaro breathes exciting new life into this Mancini
favorite. Combining a unique shuffle funk groove
with creative orchestrations and the signature riffs
from the original, this is sure to be an effective
showcase for festivals and concerts, or any
performance occasion! Highly recommended!
10522896 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 60.00
The Pink Panther (Little Big Band)—Henry
Mancini/arr. Mike Tomaro. This timeless Mancini
classic gets a makeover inspired by the version
recorded by Bobby McFerrin. The groove is medium
swing with an occasional hint of rock thrown in.
This is a highly effective treatment for the little big
band instrumentation. Scored for 6 horns (3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone) plus rhythm section with
optional parts included for alto sax, tenor sax and
trombone. Highly recommended!
10376190 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
H September—arr. Mark Taylor. Here's the
classic funk tune from Earth, Wind & Fire in a
terrific arrangement for big band by Mark Taylor.
This one includes all your favorite signature horn
riffs as well as a solo for tenor sax.
10016127 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
H Sir Duke—Stevie Wonder/arr. Michael Mossman.
In 1977 Stevie Wonder was in his prime and Sir
Duke was on top of the charts. Michael Philip
Mossman takes this familiar hit and adds his own
unique touch. The opening features the brass with
sax section fills. The middle section goes into a
double-time swing and includes a solo for tenor
sax, a soli for the saxes, and a drum break. All
the familiar lines from the original are there too!
Suggested solos are included along with scale/
chord sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
10297508 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
A Song for You—Leon Russell/arr. Mark Taylor.
Composed in 1970, A Song for You has over the
years become one of Leon Russell's most popular
songs, recorded by countless artists including
Peggy Lee, Michael Buble, Ray Charles, Whitney
Houston, Aretha Franklin and many others. Here is
an outstanding version for jazz ensemble arranged
as a solo feature for tenor saxophone.
10759340 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
Stairway to Heaven—Page & Plant/arr. Dallas
Burke. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant's iconic rock
tour-de-force receives a powerful and dynamic
treatment here for contemporary jazz ensembles!
This Led Zeppelin classic features a creative
concept with a lush rock ballad beginning featuring
a flugelhorn solo, before the band starts a powerful
and full ensemble section. Next, the tempo speeds
up and and there's room to feature a soloist before
the tempo and intensity increase again and the
band starts to really rock. As the ensemble reaches
high gear, there's more solos over the top of the
band before returning to a lush ending featuring
the flugelhorn soloist again. If you're looking for an
effective and powerful production chart, here it is!
Highly recommended!
10752085 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 65.00
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order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Sir Duke—Stevie Wonder/arr. Michael Mossman.
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The Incredibles (Medley)—
Michael Giacchino/arr. Stephen Bulla.
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Stairway to Heaven—
Page & Plant/arr. Dallas Burke.
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September—arr. Mark Taylor.
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Isn't She Lovely?—
Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro.
10462702 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Pick Up the Pieces—arr. Victor Lopez.
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Blackbird—
Lennon & McCartney/arr. Mike Tomaro.
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I Wanna Be Like You—
Sherman & Sherman/arr. John Wasson.
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Superstition—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro.
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Welcome to the Jungle—arr. Paul Murtha.
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Improvisation Assessment
JAZZ
IMPROVISATION
Practical Approaches
to Grading
Antonio J. Garcia. If grading
music students in any creative
course for credit is a challenge,
how much more difficult is it to
grade something as personal and
nebulous as jazz improvisation?
Should students be evaluated on
their creativity in soloing or simply
on technical skills such as chords
and scales? What are the objectives
in an improv course, and how can
they be graded? The instructors
whose responses are presented in
this book represent over 700 years
of combined experience teaching
jazz improvisation with over 400 of
those years for credit.
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