Pop Charts
H lay that Funky Music���Robert Parissi/
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arr. Lopez. Fun and excitement will be had
by all with this riff-based classic funk chart!
There are no solos... just plenty of funky
groove plus a call-and-response section and
tonal shifts that constantly kick it up a notch.
The lead trumpet range is to written top line F
sharp. Keep the funky juices flowing!���
10011938 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00���
4e Runaway Baby���arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded
by Bruno Mars, this contemporary rock tune
is actually a throwback to an earlier time
reminiscent of the James Brown funk style.
Featuring an energetic pulse that never quits
along with a catchy melody, this chart is a
real showstopper! The solo section includes
options for alto, trumpet, or trombone with
suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in
all keys. Pure excitement!���
10317268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00���
4e aving All My Love for You���arr. Paul
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Lavender. Set here in a medium slow
swing style, this bluesy version of Whitney
Houston���s first ever number 1 chart hit will go
together quickly and sound great! Featured
are short, written solos for alto sax and
trumpet, as well as melody opportunities for
all sections. Highly recommended!���
10317281 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00���
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n harp Dressed Man���arr. Roger Holmes.
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Originally recorded in 1983, this is one of ���ZZ
Top���s��� best known hits. This hard driving rock
chart will sound great even without long beards
and hot cars! Highly recommended!���
10283155 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00���
n Something���George Harrison/arr. Wasson.
Composed by George Harrison and recorded
by the ���Beatles��� on ���Abbey Road,��� this has
become one of the most enduring ballads of
the rock era. With a beautifully constructed
melody and rich harmonic structure,
John Wasson has created a marvelous
setting for developing jazz ensembles.���
10188513 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00���
4 he Summer of ���42 Theme (The Summer
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Knows)���Michel Legrand/arr. Tommy Newsom.
Although Tommy Newsom���s chart was for the
���Tonight Show Band��� with Doc Severinsen,
it���s very accessible and playable by almost any
group. This beautiful arrangement of the lovely
and popular Michel Legrand ballad is an alto
saxophone solo feature throughout. The entire
solo is written out (with changes provided to
allow for improvisation), and the accompanying
ensemble parts are easy to play. Accessible,
outstanding, and highly recommended!���
10312738 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00���
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Back to the Basement���Bret Zvacek. More experienced groups know that a swing chart
by Bret Zvacek will be both well written and exciting to play. As this chart demonstrates, he
is also adept at writing charts at the medium easy level. This sizzling shuffle chart is a great
teaching vehicle. This accessible, melodic blues swinger features nice ensemble passages,
written or improvised solos, and gets very exciting in the last chorus. Great melody, great
ensemble writing, great chart!
10312757 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Bolivia���Cedar Walton/arr. Eric Richards. A big ensemble introduction leads into the
familiar and hip bass and piano line followed by the melody stated by alto, tenor, trumpet, and
trombone. This chart also features great section and full ensemble parts throughout, a huge
shout chorus, and the lead trumpet goes to written high D. Solo space is available for alto,
tenor, trumpet, and drums. This extended arrangement is a great big band chart on a great
Cedar Walton jazz classic. An ideal festival chart for better bands!
10311459 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 55.00
l weet Home Chicago���Robert Johnson/
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arr. Roger Holmes. Made famous by ���The
Blues Brothers,��� this hard-hitting blues classic
is sure to become an instant favorite with jazz
bands and audiences. A driving shuffle groove
and solid scoring for the entire ensemble are
featured throughout in this great chart that
will become a staple of your library!���
10343798 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00���
H Vehicle���James Peterik/arr. Ford. Here���s a
powerhouse arrangement of this rock classic
that will motivate your students and excite your
audiences. It���s got plenty of solid, full band writing
as well as sectional solis and trades. Trombone
1 is featured for a chorus with a written-out solo
and a brief cadenza, and the lead trumpet range
is up to an optional written A. This is a must-have
rock chart that is highly recommended!���
10011915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00���
n Virtual Insanity���arr. John Wasson. English
funk band ���Jamiroquai��� recorded this hit in
1997. Featuring a quirky melody and a catchy
shuffle groove, this arrangement for developing
players will add a uniquely different sound to
any contest or festival program. Destined to
become a crowd and fan favorite!���
10283149 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00���
n iva La Vida���arr. Roger Holmes. This
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recent megahit from the group ���Coldplay���
is sure to be recognized by students and
audiences alike. With suggested or improvised
solos for trumpet and alto sax, this solid
chart gives every section a chance at
the melody. Highly recommended!���
10072805 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00���
4e alk the Dinosaur���arr. John Wasson. This
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catchy funk tune was recorded by ���Was (Not
Was)��� in 1987, but more recently popularized
in pop culture including the movies ���Ice Age:
Dawn of the Dinosaurs,��� ���The Flintstones,���
and ���Super Mario Bros.��� This funky version
shows why some tunes just never go out of
style. Included is a suggested solo for tenor
sax and the signature chant ���boom, boom,
ack-a lack-a lack-a boom.��� Pure fun!���
10317277 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00���
Broadway���arr. George Vincent. Your young players will sound like pros when they play
this great swing standard! It���s for beginning jazzers with an AABA form, a very easy melody,
and a simple bridge. This one has basic rhythm swing figures, a nice ensemble shout chorus,
and no individual solos. The ranges are very accessible and the rhythm section parts are
well notated. Sounding more difficult than it is, this ���in the groove��� swinger is a terrific chart
for young jazz bands. Playable with optional expanded or reduced instrumentations. Highly
recommended!
10311412 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 36.00
Bye, Bye Blackbird���arr. Mark Taylor. Arranged in a medium slow Count Basie style,
this is a great chart for teaching ensemble balance and laidback swing. It includes plenty of
tutti ensemble playing, plus a Basie-like piano solo that���s completely written out. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, it���s highly recommended!
10317291 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Little Big Gumbo���Victor Lopez. Victor Lopez gets the jazz band into the Mardi Gras
spirit with this swing chart geared for an energetic performance. Optional parts for clarinet and
tuba are included for added flexibility, making this chart an even more authentic NOLA style.
Lead trumpet range is to written B natural above the staff and the suggested tempo is brisk.
Written or improv solo space is provided for alto 1 (or clarinet), trumpet 2, and trombone 1,
plus some infectious drum cadence solos. Additional parts are included for optional expanded
instrumentations. With clever interplay between the rhythm section and horn parts, this chart is
edgy, infectious and hot!
10302791 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
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���Marvin Hamlisch/arr. John Berry. From
Marvin Hamlisch���s landmark musical ���A Chorus
Line,��� here is the familiar ballad What I Did
for Love in a creative and appealing setting
for younger jazz bands. Set is a slow Latin
style, it includes solos for trumpet and alto
saxophone with suggested solos and chord/
scale sheets in all keys included.���
10343796 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00���
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