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JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
Billie Jean—Michael Jackson/arr. John Berry.
The song that launched Michael Jackson's
famous "moonwalk" was also one of the top-
selling singles of the year in 1983. This chart
features the signature bass line and catchy
melodies and is a great-sounding chart for young
ensembles or bands with limited rehearsal time.
The iconic melody is traded around between
the saxes and brass. There are no solos, it's
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, and written out bass lines and
piano voicings are included. Classic rock at its
best! Highly recommended!
10667352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
H Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Victor Lopez. Just
listen to this chart and you know you have to have
it as Victor Lopez brings the original Weather
Report version to life for jazz ensembles. All the
ingredients are here, plus solo space (written
or improvised) for alto 1 and/or trumpet 2, nice
chord voicings throughout, and the lead trumpet
top note is only a written G on top of the staff. Very
easy to assemble and perform, this will be a hit
every time! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10277740 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
4 Black Ops—Larry Barton. This up-tempo rocker
is guaranteed to rock the first time and every time
you play it! Black Ops successfully captures the
feel of a covert mission, and when paired with the
composer's signature driving rock style, makes
for a winning combination. Written solidly at the
medium-easy level, this tune features repetitive
rhythms and patterns that ensure you will be
performance-ready with minimum rehearsal
time. Scored for optional limited instrumentation,
with careful attention to instrument ranges, and
written solos over easy changes, it's accessible to
younger ensembles, as well as great fun for more
experienced groups. Loaded with student and
audience appeal, this chart is an ideal contest or
concert selection. Can't miss with this one!
10882818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Buckjump—Andrews & Ballard/arr. John
Wasson. Recorded by Trombone Shorty on
his 2011 album For True and featuring the
Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie, this
hot tune has a funky New Orleans style groove
with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs. The
trombones get the spotlight to start with, followed
by tight ensemble playing and later space for
an improvised or written trombone solo. This
chart is cool, confident and colorful! Highly
recommended!
10556780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Can't Stop the Feeling (from "Trolls")—arr.
John Wasson. Topping the charts as well as being
featured in the movie "Trolls," this hit song from
Justin Timberlake features a catchy hook along
with an energetic rock style. The saxes begin with
the melody followed by the trumpets and there's a
short written or ad lib solo for trumpet. Additional
features include chord/scale sheets in all keys,
written-out bass lines and piano voicings. Here is
a great-sounding chart for developing players!
10667340 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
H Chameleon—Herbie Hancock/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Herbie Hancock's classic funk tune
is finally available for younger groups! Mike's
arrangement preserves the flavor of the original
in a playable arrangement that your students are
sure to "get into."
2123396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
H Chameleon—Herbie Hancock/arr. Victor Lopez.
Herbie Hancock for the developing band? Yes!
From Hancock's famous Headhunter recording,
here is a great opportunity to play the biggest
jazz-rock hit of all time. The melody is first
played by alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone,
then the trumpet section. Next up is a flexible,
open solo section with a solo line written for all
the winds so anybody or everyone can solo! The
top note for lead trumpet is written G on top of
the staff. Super-cool chart! Optional expanded
instrumentation.
10071885 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
H The Chicken—Alfred James Ellis/arr. Kris
Berg. If you've got a strong bassist, this is your
showstopper! This chart, made famous by bass
virtuoso Jaco Pastorius, gets kicking with a killer
gospel chorale, but is soon interrupted by one
of the funkiest bass lines ever played! Soon the
entire band is in on it with a Tower of Power-style
sound that is sure to impress everyone listening!
2467934 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
4 Compared to What—arr. John Wasson.
Composed by Eugene McDaniels in the 1960s,
this soulful funk tune has been recorded by a
number of artists, notably Les McCann and
Eddie Harris, Ray Charles, and Al Jarreau.
John Wasson's version for big band features
a churning groove and nice interplay between
various sections of the band. The suggested
soloist is alto sax, however the solo section can
be adapted for any instrument. Suggested solos
and chord/scale sheets in all keys are included.
10842273 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
4 Finesse—Bruno Mars/arr. John Wasson. Here's
another in a long line of monster pop hits from
Bruno Mars! Finesse uses a funky hip-hop shuffle
style along with infectious harmonies and catchy
riffs. Every section gets a workout, and there's
a short written or improvised solo for trumpet.
Highly recommended!
10909000 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
4 Five Star Funk—Doug Beach & George
Shutack. Every program needs a great funk chart
and this accessible original will get a five star
rating from both the band and the crowd. Solid
ensemble scoring, written or improvised solos for
any player, and a style that is appealing to young
players make this an exceptional choice for young
jazz bands. Plus, it sounds great with as few as
four horns and rhythm section on up to expanded
jazz ensemble instrumentation. Authentic-
sounding funk at the very easy grade level!
10882578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .VE 42.00
4 The Four Note Boogaloo—Daryl McKenzie.
The Four Note Boogaloo is a fun chart for a
grooving rhythm section with a melody featuring
a small jazz combo horn section of alto sax, tenor
sax and trombone in the "A" section. There's also
ample opportunities for full ensemble playing in
this popular style. In the "B" section the saxes
and bass play unison counterpoint against the
brass. As the title suggests, both sections are
based around four-note motives. There are no
solos other than a section allowing the drummer
to solo or simply play a great groove. Plus, it's
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Solid and accessible!
10910523 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 45.00
4 Gears—Les Sabina. Gears combines old school
funk and modal rock, along with a bit of blues-
tinged melody. The solo section is written out,
and solo sheets in all keys with scales to assist
young players with improvisation are included.
It's melodic for the style and includes a rhythm
section interlude that provides a nice contrast
to the solidly scored ensemble sections.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this is an ideal choice for
instruction and performance!
10857531 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
4 Go Big or Go Home—Dean Sorenson. A funky
groove is a great way to introduce accessible
16th-note rhythms. This fun rocker includes
unison and clear articulations, meaning that
everyone learns together. The open solo section
allows any player to improvise using the included
scale sheets or to solo with the suggested solos
in all parts. The drummer has some solo space
too! With its completely flexible instrumentation,
it is playable by only four players plus rhythm
section on up to expanded jazz band. Your young
jazzers will go big with this fun chart!
10910553 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .VE 48.00
4 Hot Mess Express—Ralph Ford. Ralph Ford
delivers a slammin' rock chart that's just right
for developing jazz bands! Featuring playable
grooves in the rhythm section and brass licks that
pack a punch, this chart also includes written or
improvised solos for alto sax and trumpet. Get the
cowbell ready and prepare to get your groove on
with this heavy rocker!
10881462 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 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
4 Just Wing It—Kris Berg. Kris Berg adds to his
illustrious line of "chicken" charts, only this one is
more accessible! With a tempo around 136 bpm,
Just Wing It is definitely funky and will generate
tons of excitement to be enjoyed by players and
audiences. The lead trumpet range is only to
written G on top of the staff and written solos are
provided for alto sax and trumpet. With only two
chords in the solo section, it's ideal for developing
players and/or additional solos. Your band won't
have to "wing it" with this great chart!
10867426 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
l Pinball Wizard (from "Tommy")—Peter
Townshend/arr. John Wasson. The Who recorded
their landmark rock opera "Tommy" in 1969, and
from the album Pinball Wizard went on to become
an enduring classic. This solid version for jazz
ensemble gives each section a feature spot on
the melody, interspersed with the full band on the
hard-hitting chorus. A written or improvised solo
is included for tenor sax.
10931676 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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JAZZ ROCK & FUNK
