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JAZZ ROCK & FUNK
all levels
4 Ace of Hearts—Patty Darling. Written with
developing bands in mind, this fun, accessible
chart can be performed as written or used as a
tool to reinforce ear training and improvising.
There is ample solo space for alto saxophone,
trumpet, and guitar, and it can be played with
a swing or hip-hop feel. The reasonable brass
ranges and flexibility of this chart make it a must-
have for developing bands!
10910572 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Africa—Paich & Porcaro/arr. Ralph Ford. Here's
a wonderful take on the group Toto's classic rock
tune from the '80s. It's solidly scored throughout
and sounds amazingly like the original while
remaining accessible for developing jazz bands.
With nice dynamic contrasts, an uncomplicated
melodic line, and a medium rock groove, this
chart is one that younger players can really dig
into, yet it will sound mature when performed by
a more advanced group. More features include:
half-note tempo of 90 bpm; written or ad lib solos
for alto sax 1 and trombone 1; trumpet 1 range to
written G on top of the staff; and optional parts for
flute, clarinet and vibes. Great tune, fine chart!
10513875 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Alligator Boogaloo—Lou Donaldson/arr. Terry
White. You guessed it, Alligator Boogaloo is a
funky rock chart with a boogaloo groove played
around 136 bpm. It's a simple blues with a great
melody introduced by alto and trumpet. Written
solos are provided for alto, tenor, trumpet,
and trombone, and optional parts are included
for expanded instrumentations including an
optional vibes part. Possibilities for reduced
instrumentations make this chart even more
flexible. A real winner for young jazz groups -
highly recommended!
10756368 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 42.00
4 Awesome Sauce!—Larry Neeck. This easy
and fun beginning rock chart will be a hit with
young jazz band students. A steady beat, easy
rhythms, and modest ranges provide the perfect
introduction to rock style. The two-measure
solo section, with suggested solo riffs included,
will encourage young improvisers. It's also
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Awesome Sauce! provides all
the ingredients needed for a successful musical
performance by young jazzers.
10882804 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .VE 45.00
4 Back Road—Mathew Montgomery. Back Road
is a bluesy, slow rocker that will have younger jazz
bands begging to play it. It grooves along at about
80 bpm and features call and response melodies
between the saxes and brass accompanied by
pulsating bass lines. Written solos are provided
for any soloist, but a blues scale is all that is
needed to get started improvising. Here's a chart
that deserves special consideration!
10875680 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 60.00
Backlash—Donald Pickett/arr. Mike Kamuf.
Backlash is a superb jazz/rock chart! Played
at around 144 bpm, it's a well-written chart in
every way with superb ensemble sections, a
hip interlude that builds into a big shout chorus,
written or improvised solos for trumpet and alto
sax, and the lead trumpet range is to written G.
Extra parts are included for optional augmented
instrumentations as well as an optional
vibraphone part. This chart will definitely make
your band shine. Highly recommended!
10753986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
4 Big Time—Gregory Yasinitsky. Big Time is a
great funk chart with a hot melody that's fused
with a swinging bass line and a half-time, hip hop
groove. It includes a fun saxophone soli, written
or ad lib solos for tenor and trumpet, and an
exciting ensemble section which grows from a
whisper to a roar! Don't miss the section where
the drums trade off with the ensemble. Highly
recommended!
10879767 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
17
NEW POP CHARTS!
Featuring current hits
and modern standards,
these will be audience
and player favorites!
Bad to the Bone—George Thorogood/arr. Allen Gray. This was a big hit for George
Thorogood and the Destroyers, and this down n' dirty, bluesy shuffle version is the perfect
vehicle for showing some attitude and flexing your band's blues muscles. With big brass hits
and a melody your crowd will instantly recognize, this chart roars. The improvised solo sections
are in everyone's favorite solo keys of B-flat and E-flat. This is definitely one to check out!
10881452 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Despacito—arr. Paul Murtha. Setting records for most views on YouTube and topping the
pop charts in several countries, Despacito was recorded by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi with
rapper Daddy Yankee (and later remixed with Justin Bieber). With its infectious Latin pop style
and catchy melody, here is a great sounding and effective version for jazz ensemble!
10842281 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love—arr. John Berry. This infectious, fun and
rockin' tune from the '60s boasts notable recordings by Wilson Pickett, The Rolling Stones
and most famously The Blues Brothers. This very easy chart is skillfully scored for all sections,
requires no solos, and is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10909016 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Knock on Wood—arr. Paul Murtha. Although originally recorded by Eddie Floyd in 1966,
Knock on Wood has remained popular thanks to covers by artists such as Otis Redding,
David Bowie, and Eric Clapton. Featuring powerful and solid scoring, this dynamic version for
developing players has a brief written or ad lib solo for alto sax and is based on the swing-
shuffle hit recorded by Amii Stewart in 1979. Highly recommended!
10909002 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Living for the City—Stevie Wonder/arr. Rick Stitzel. Stevie Wonder's sultry, medium
rock tune first appeared on his landmark 1973 album Innervisions. Rick Stitzel's authentic-
sounding and convincing chart for young players includes all the signature riffs, easy meter
changes, and written or improvised solo spots for alto or tenor sax. Plus, it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10909018 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Welcome to the Jungle—arr. Rick Stitzel. Recorded by Guns N' Roses in the 1980s, this
rocker has become a classic and is often heard in TV and film. Set here for younger players, it
still retains the relentless drive and energy of the original. There's a short written solo for alto
or tenor sax while the brass carry the signature riffs. Also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, this one will be great fun for younger players!
10842291 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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