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4 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Living for the City—Stevie Wonder/arr. John
Wasson. From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed and
highly influential Innervisions album, Living for the
City features a slow, bluesy, funky groove and
memorable melodic lines. Adapted beautifully for
jazz ensemble, this chart provides feature space
for the trombone section along with powerful
phrases for the entire ensemble. A suggested or
ad lib solo is included for tenor sax. This is a hot
must-have that is highly recommended!
10617910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Pinball Wizard (from "Tommy")—Peter Town-
shend/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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Play That Funky Music—Robert Parissi/arr.
Victor 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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Rosanna—David Paich/arr. Victor Lopez. Rosanna
was a huge hit in the '80s from the group Toto, with
a great hook that still resonates today! This chart
begins with a big introduction and transitions to a
more subdued style while the syncopated melodic
lines keeps it flowing. Everyone gets a chance
at the melodic hook, and there's a very effective
building of intensity to the melody. Great tune, nice
chart! Highly recommended!
10513895 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H 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
H Seven Nation Army—arr. Dallas Burke. Here's
a unique chart that really works! You'll love the
chance to showcase some extreme dynamic
contrasts with your group as they go from soft to
rockin' the auditorium on this classic tune from
the White Stripes. The solo section can feature
any or all your soloists while the rhythm section
continues the hook. Student players will dig
playing this hard-rock groove!
10456834 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
H The Shadow of Your Smile—Johnny Mandel/
arr. Roy Phillippe. Every now and then it comes
along, a ballad so hauntingly beautiful that it
may just be the highlight of your concert! This is
one such gem. After a solo piano introduction,
the familiar minor melody is gently taken up by
the band. Alto sax and trumpet both get solo
passages but, for the most part, it is the ensemble
effort that makes this chart one of the best.
2467744 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l Smackwater Jack—Carole King & Gerry
Goffin/arr. Roger Holmes. Included on Carole
King's landmark album Tapestry from 1971, this
churnin' tune features a sultry shuffle groove at
a moderate tempo. Solid scoring for the entire
ensemble along with spicy riffs, plus accessible
trumpet and sax solos make this one particularly
fun and highly recommended!
10960668 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Sweet Home Chicago—Robert Johnson/
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! Highly recommended!
10343798 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Vehicle—James Peterik/arr. Ralph 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Walk the Dinosaur—arr. John Wasson. This
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
n Wipe Out—arr. Dallas Burke. Your audience will
go wild with this accessible solo feature for your
drummer! This version of Wipeout plays homage
to the Surfaris original with plenty of drum solos,
but adds a modern-day sound with dynamic
horn licks. The middle of the chart transitions to
a James Brown-style funk section, then to swing
for the solo section before returning to the original
rock groove. The ultimate crowd-pleaser!
10752093 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
n You're Welcome (from "Moana")—Lin-Manuel
Miranda/arr. John Wasson. From the hit movie
"Moana," this easy-going song adapts beautifully
for jazz ensemble with its tuneful theme and
reggae/shuffle style. The melody is passed
around the ensemble with the saxes, followed by
the trumpets, and then trombones. Also included
is a short written solo for trumpet with a distinctive
stop-time accompaniment.
10759346 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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l Africa—Paich & Porcaro/arr. John Wasson.
Originally a number one hit for Toto in the early
1980s, and recorded again by the group Weezer,
this powerful rock anthem features a distinctive
groove and memorable lines. In this chart it's
given a contemporary spin while maintaining the
feel and drive of the original. There's solo space
for trumpet. Highly recommended!
10960648 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
4 Blackbird (Little Big Band)—Lennon &
McCartney/arr. Mark Taylor. The haunting and
distinctive Blackbird, from The Beatles' White
Album, is adapted here in a moderate and
soft samba style in the Little Big Band format.
Trumpet and alto sax are featured on the melody
and for written or improvised solos. This creative
chart also has some nice ensemble trades with
the drums. Flexibly scored for three saxes, two
trumpets, one trombone, and four rhythm with
optional additional parts for alto sax, tenor sax
and trombone.
10909026 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Blackbird—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Perhaps one of the Beatles' lesser
known tunes, Blackbird remains one of their most
creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro's smooth
setting uses a blend of light funk along with a brief
samba section to create a truly outstanding effect.
The theme is stated simply in the beginning by
trumpet, followed by an array of orchestrational
textures and harmonies. Highly recommended!
10098755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Blues Brothers Revue—arr. Roger Holmes.
Fun and exciting, this rousing production number
features those rompin' tunes made famous by the
Blues Brothers! A great way to provide something
a little different at your next jazz concert, this
invigorating medley includes Everybody Needs
Somebody to Love, Soul Man, Soul Finger, and
I Can't Turn You Loose. Yep, they're all there..
count 'em! Highly recommended!
10005181 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
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Cold Sweat—arr. Allen Gray. James Brown had
many great hits, and this one translates into a funky
jazz band chart that's sure to be a favorite. Set at
around 116 bpm, it exudes all the soul and funk
of the Godfather of Soul with authentic ensemble
and sectional passages that are so important
to this style. The solo section features room for
improvised solos from any of the saxes, trumpets
or trombones. If you've got the hardest working
band in show business, you'll dig this chart!
10605780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
n Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough—Michael
Jackson/arr. Dallas Burke. This funky hit from
Michael Jackson's Off the Wall album translates
into a groovin' jazz chart everyone will enjoy.
With lots of tasty licks for the winds and very
playable grooves for the rhythm section, this
chart is a winner!
10456820 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
n Get It On—Bill Chase/arr. Victor Lopez. This
chart is exciting jazz-rock...pure and simple! From
the jazz-rock group Chase, it features the trumpet
section and has written solos for tenor sax,
trumpet and trombone. The lead trumpet range
is to written Bb above the staff. There's also a
cool cascading chorale section. Optional parts are
included for flute, horn in F, baritone/tenor sax and
tuba. Hit it hard and keep the energy pumping!
10049714 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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