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2013 Spring Instrumental

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Pop Charts Go to cart n oul Bossa Nova���Quincy Jones/arr. Rick S Stitzel. This infectious and immediately recognizable Quincy Jones standard was popular long before Austin Powers introduced it to a brand-new generation of fans. Easy to learn and fun to play, this will quickly become a favorite of your young players and their audiences! Arranged for full jazz ensemble, it���s also playable with as few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, piano, bass and drums. Groovy baby!��� 10033706 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00��� He S uperstition���Stevie Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha. Stevie Wonder helped bring funk to mainstream pop music in the ���70s, and this is one of his most recognizable hits. This arrangement is easy to learn yet maintains the authentic groove of the original. Playable by standard jazz ensemble instrumentation, it will also sound full and complete with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm. Optional parts included for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and tuba. Highly recommended!��� 10041752 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00��� n Sweet Caroline���Neil Diamond/arr. Stitzel. Even before the TV series ���Glee,��� this Neil Diamond classic, first recorded in 1969, had proven its popularity and staying power. Here is a solid, yet easy treatment for jazz ensemble that requires no solos. Sure to be a favorite with students and parents alike! Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.��� 10098793 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00��� n Thriller���arr. Paul Murtha. Featuring one of the great bass lines of the rock era, Michael Jackson���s Thriller became a musical icon of the ���80s. And...it still works today in this powerful and easy arrangement for young jazz bands. It will also sound full and complete when played by as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano, bass and drums.��� 10033709 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00��� n wist and Shout���arr. Roger Holmes. This rock T hit was released by ���The Beatles��� in 1964, and famously featured in the movie ���Ferris Bueller���s Day Off.��� Here is a hard-hitting and energetic version arranged for young players. Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.��� 10083834 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00��� n Yesterday���Lennon & McCartney/arr. Stitzel. One of the all-time great songs from the ���Beatles,��� Yesterday truly has become a modern day standard! This well scored arrangement for young jazz ensembles features a brief tenor solo, beautiful counterlines, and an overall rich sound that will be impressive in concert or as a change of pace chart for festivals. Suggested solo and scale/chord sheet provided. Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Includes CD. Highly recommended!��� 10188524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00��� n .com see more! New Solo Features Perfect for Spring Concerts! Angel Eyes���Earl Brent & Matt Dennis/arr. Dave Wolpe. Here is a natural pairing of ballad style with an exceptional standard as a tenor saxophone feature. Beautifully arranged, this chart features lush harmonies, a double-time swing section, and a nice sax section soli with tenor lead. The tenor solo is completely notated and does not require improvisation, although it could be added. The lead trumpet range is to B above the staff, and optional parts are included for expanded instrumentations. Simply gorgeous! 10303786 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00 Autumn in Rome���arr. Michael Philip Mossman. Haunting, yet beautiful describes Michael Mossman���s unique setting of this marvelous standard. Featuring an extended introduction with a few surprises, this chart is in a moderately slow ���bolero��� style and features an alto saxophone soloist throughout with a resonant background. 10343792 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 Ballad for Zoe���Tim Fisher. This original ballad is stunning in both its sound and accessibility. Your trumpet or flugelhorn soloist is featured with the lyrical and melodic written solo and there is a short, written tenor sax solo as well. The ensemble is supportive with a lush harmonic palette and is featured in the middle section before the soloist returns. This is a perfect light rock ballad to give your concert a nice change of pace and to feature an aspiring soloist. 10311273 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00 Long Lost Friend���George Shutack. With a haunting melody and lush ensemble voicings, here is the perfect showcase for your trumpet, alto sax or trombone soloist. This beautiful rock ballad will also provide the perfect change of pace at your next festival or concert. The full ensemble is well represented with an ensemble interlude and the solo part is fully notated and can be embellished as desired. Also playable with reduced instrumentation, this lovely chart will be the highlight of any performance. 10312748 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 The Way We Were���Marvin Hamlisch/arr. Mark Taylor. Celebrate the legend of Marvin Hamlisch with this outstanding moderate Latin setting of one of his timeless and iconic classics. A trombone soloist is featured throughout along with a smooth ensemble blend. 10343790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 12 4Editors��� Choice lNew Publications 2013 HPepper Basic Library eAvailable e-Print M e d i u m - E a s y��� 4e A in���t No Sunshine���arr. Rick Stitzel. Originally recorded in the 1970s, Bill Withers��� distinctive slow rocker has become a classic. The minor mode adds to the flavor, and this version for younger players skillfully passes the melody from section to section. Also included is a solo for tenor sax. A suggested solo is included along with chord/scale sheets in all keys. Soulful groove!��� 10283144 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00��� l he Best of Sly & the Family Stone��� T arr. John Wasson. ���Sly & the Family Stone��� was a pivotal rock band of the late 1960s pioneering a fusion of funk, rock and soul. Who can forget their landmark performance at Woodstock in 1969? This exciting medley of hits includes Dance to the Music, I Want to Take You Higher, Sing a Simple Song, and Thank You (Falletinme Be Mice Elf Again). ��� 10343802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00��� n Birdland���arr. John Higgins. Here���s a solid, very playable arrangement of the modern jazz classic made famous by ���Weather Report��� and ���Manhattan Transfer.��� It includes a written solo for alto sax. The strong groove and carefully notated articulation and style markings make this a great piece to teach the jazz-rock style!��� 2086064 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00��� n Boom Boom���John Lee Hooker/Murtha. Many will recognize this from its recent use in television ads. It���s a classic R&B tune, and it���s great for featuring a variety of soloists. The striking stop-time opening gives way to a straightahead blues. This one just feels good!��� 2701410 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00��� H Brick House���arr. Paul Murtha. It is absolutely impossible to find a funkier tune than this R&B hit from the 1970s courtesy of ���The Commodores.��� This chart has it all, from the trademark bass riff to the ensemble punches and melodic hooks. Bring down the house as you groove on this one! Highly recommended!��� 2479363 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00��� n an���t Buy Me Love���John Lennon & Paul C McCartney/arr. Stitzel. One of the many distinctive hits from the ���Beatles,��� Can���t Buy Me Love is arranged here in a medium uptempo shuffle groove and provides a marvelous swing setting for the entire ensemble.��� 10061492 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00��� e Cissy Strut���arr. Roger Holmes. Few people remember ���The Meters��� and this recording from 1969; however, over the years Cissy Strut has become a model of funky drumming and simmering grooves, and has been recorded by countless rock and jazz artists. Captured here is the unique sound of the original with a flexible solo section along with hot sounds for the entire group. Suggested solos are included along with scale/chord sheets in all keys.��� 10297520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00��� n Clocks���arr. John Wasson. One of ���Coldplay���s��� most popular hits, Clocks won Record of the Year at the 2004 Grammy Awards. Instantly recognizable and solidly scored, here is an excellent version for developing jazz ensembles that will prove to be a favorite with audiences everywhere!��� 10283146 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00��� All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision

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