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Alligator Alley—Dean Sorenson. This one's a
New Orleans-style chart that will have the bayou
bouncing! It's an ideal opener and a great way
for young jazzers to learn about the groove.
The features include flexible instrumentation,
written solos, and only four wind players are
needed in addition to the rhythm section. Highly
recommended!
10758597 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .VE 48.00
Apocalypse—Larry Barton. An intense, hard-
hitting, up-tempo rock tune with the feel of a
cataclysmic event! Played at around 150 bpm,
it features repetitive rhythms and patterns that
guarantee jazz bands will be performance-
ready with minimal rehearsal time. With careful
attention to instrument ranges and written-
out solos over easy changes, this chart will be
accessible for developing ensembles as well as a
lot of fun for more advanced groups. All this, and
it's playable with optional limited instrumentation.
Pure excitement!
11002301 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Awesome Sauce!—Larry Neeck. This easy and
fun beginning rock chart will be a hit with young
jazz band students. A steady beat, easy rhythms,
and modest ranges provide the perfect introduction
to rock style. The two-measure solo section, with
suggested solo riffs included, will encourage
young improvisers. It's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Awesome
Sauce! provides all the ingredients needed for a
successful musical performance by young jazzers.
10882804 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .VE 45.00
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
e Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. John Berry.
Originally composed for Weather Report and
released in 1967, Joe Zawinul's quintessential jazz
fusion standard has been recorded by countless
artists through the years. This chart is a slightly
truncated version for young players that still
retains the dynamic feel and sound of the original.
Ideal for young players, it's scored for standard
jazz ensemble with no solos but is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Always a favorite and highly recommended!
10960676 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
Blue Groove—Ethan Freier. This easy-level funk
chart has a great groove and nice lower voice
writing that adds to the excitement. Classic funk
horn lines combine with a driving rhythmic pulse
to create an instant classic. The features include
moderate ranges, notated rhythm section parts,
open solo sections, and options for reduced or
expanded instrumentation. The solo section is
open for as many players as desired, and for
novice jazzers not wishing to try their hand at
improvisation, suggested solo sheets in all keys are
included. A wonderful instructional vehicle!
11000557 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
e Chalupa—Gregory Yasinitsky. Written for younger
jazz bands, this fun, Latin/rock chart includes a
funky bass line, a catchy melody, and an exciting
ensemble chorus. The solo section is playable
by any instrument, with solo sheets provided in
all keys along with scales to assist students with
improvisation. All sections and the full band have
interesting material, and make sure to check out the
great baritone sax countermelody! Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentation,
Chalupa will provide solid instructional and
performance opportunities.
10985453 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
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
He 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
e 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
H Mercy, Mercy, Mercy—Josef Zawinul/arr. Mike
Story. A must-have chart for every young jazz
band! This classic jazz/rock favorite by Joe Zawinul
is masterfully arranged for young jazz bands with
an easy rock feel by Mike Story. This chart has a
simple written out piano solo, a trumpet 1 range to
written D fourth line, a tempo at about 100 beats per
minute, and a very catchy melody. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. It
will sound great and it's easy to play, enough said!
Highly recommended!
10355608 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
JAZZ ROCK & Funk
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