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4 Apache���arr. John Berry. Originally recorded in
1961 by Jorgen Ingmann, but better known for
the 1981 recording by ���The Sugarhill Gang,��� this
funky hit remains a favorite. Feature your drummer
or an additional percussionist (bongos, congas, or
timbales) on this solid chart scored for young jazz
bands. Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, it���s highly recommended!���
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l he Best of Sly & the Family Stone���arr. John
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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). ���
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H Chameleon���Herbie Hancock/arr. 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.���
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H The Chicken���Alfred James Ellis/arr. 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! Highly recommended!���
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4 The Chicken���Alfred Ellis/arr. Mike Story. The
original version of The Chicken was released in
2001 and has been a top seller every year. Now
Mike Story has arranged it for younger jazz groups
without losing the original style and infectious fun!
Beginning with a gospel style chorale introduction,
the band transitions into a funky rock groove with
an easy-to-play and hip bass line. This outstanding
chart for young jazz bands features a 16-bar
suggested alto sax solo and easy trumpet 1 range
to written E top space. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Don���t miss
it! Our highest recommendation!���
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4 Crunchy Frog���Gordon Goodwin. Bass and
guitar kick off this original Gordon Goodwin chart
with a captivating rhythmic pattern before the full
ensemble settles in with the funky melody. There���s
plenty of ensemble writing, some in unison and
some in harmony, and solo space for all winds
with suggested or improv solos. The lead trumpet
range goes to written G-sharp on top of the
staff, the tempo is around 115 beats per minute,
and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. This is accessible Gordon
Goodwin material that is right in the pocket for this
grade level! Our highest recommendation!���
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4 Enter Sandman���arr. Paul Murtha. Let your
beginning players really rock out to the sounds
of ���Metallica��� with this hard-hitting chart for
young jazz ensembles. The syncopations are
handled in a repetitive manner, allowing for easy
teaching but still an authentic sound. No solos
are required, and it���s playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.���
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l Final Countdown���Joey Tempest/arr. John Berry.
Over the years this 1986 hit from the group ���Europe���
has become a popular rock classic. Trumpets are
featured on the signature opening riff and the
saxes carry the main melody in this powerful chart
for beginning jazz bands. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, this is
sure to become an instant favorite!���
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4 Forget You���arr. Paul Murtha. With a sound
similar to the pop hits of the 1960s, this upbeat
tune was a huge hit by Cee Lo Green and also
featured on the TV show ���Glee,��� performed by
Gwyneth Paltrow. This effective chart for younger
players features a suggested tenor sax solo in the
beginning, which is then joined by the entire sax
section. The brass get their chance, a modulation
kicks in, and things transition to high gear
to finish up. Highly recommended!���
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4 Forget You���arr. John Berry. A huge hit recorded
by Cee Lo Green and also featured on the TV show
���Glee��� sung by Gwyneth Paltrow, this infectious
tune is written in a style reminiscent of 1960s
Motown. Solidly scored for young ensembles, it
requires no solos, and is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Very
highly recommended!���
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l Good Time���arr. John Wasson. Recorded by ���Owl
City��� and Carly Rae Jepson, this up-beat rock tune
has proven to be a current hit with mass appeal and
staying power. With catchy melodies and a great
feel, it���s sure to be a hit on any program.���
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l Good Time���arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by
���Owl City��� and Carly Rae Jepson, this very easy
arrangement will be quick to learn and fun to perform.
This lively rock tune will liven up any performance
and this arrangement is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations!���
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���Rudy Cordeiro, School Music Director, Herndon, VA
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