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JAZZ/ROCK & FUNK easy
The Blues Brothers Rockin' Soul Revue—arr.
Paul Murtha. No one brought musical energy and
excitement to the stage, TV and film like the Blues
Brothers! Here's a concise and accessible medley
of their biggest hits, including I Can't Turn You
Loose, Soul Man and Gimme Some Lovin.' This
one is fun, rocks hard, and is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations!
10522948 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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. . . . . . . . . . . . 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. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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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!
10303578 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
(Don't Fear) The Reaper—arr. Paul Murtha.
Blue Oyster Cult's iconic hit from the 1970s was
immortalized in pop culture in the famous "More
cowbell!" sketch on Saturday Night Live. This solid
arrangement for young players will be quick to learn,
requires no solos, and is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation. Fun for all!
11100166 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Drop Somethin'—Debbie Stempien & Greg Turner.
This beginner blues rock chart introduces students
to the blues progression in a straight-eighth setting.
Instruments featured are saxes, trumpets, and
drums. Repeated material and unison lines make
this a recipe for a successful performance by young
players. There are optional written solos and chord
symbols for players preferring to improvise.
11198292 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Evil Ways—arr. Rick Stitzel. Originally recorded
in 1969, this iconic Latin rock tune composed by
Sonny Henry helped boost the success of Santana
and has remained a familiar classic ever since. This
solid arrangement for younger players passes the
melody around from the brass to the saxes, and
includes short written or improvised solos for tenor
sax and trumpet. Chord/scale sheets in all keys as
well as written-out bass lines and piano voicings are
included. This dynamic chart is also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10667350 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Fish Face—Peter Sciaino. If you are looking for
an easy funk-rock chart, check this tune out. Using
all the colors of the young jazz ensemble, this is
a cool-sounding piece with lots of harmonic and
melodic flair. One of the aspects of this piece that is
appealing is the compositional approach to the "B"
section of the chart. Great dynamic and harmonic
contrast to the punchy "A" section.
11198763 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Frankenstein—arr. Paul Murtha. It's the 1973
Rock classic from the Edgar Winter Group! Carefully
adapted for younger groups with reasonable ranges
and solid scoring, your players will have a blast with
this one! Also includes written or ad lib. solos for
alto and/or trumpet. Rock on!
2476959 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 French Quarter Funk—Charlton Underwood/arr.
Zachary Smith. Yes, you and your young jazz band
are in New Orleans! French Quarter Funk is very
hip, funky and easy to rehearse and perform. Played
around 168 bpm, written solos are provided for alto
sax 1 and trumpet 1, and the trumpet 1 range is
to written F top line. The flexible instrumentation
provides options for reduced or expanded ensembles
and the style will be a favorite of young jazzers.
11198972 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
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Ain't No Mountain High Enough—arr. Paul Murtha.
Written by the songwriting duo of Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson
and made famous by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, this chart features
a nice mix of scoring from full ensemble tuttis to short section features. It's
a great-sounding chart for younger players, no solos are required, and it's
playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentation.
11172129
Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Attention Span—Larry Neeck.
is is an easy and fun beginning rock chart that will instantly grab
your students' attention! A steady beat, easy rhythms, and modest
ranges provide a solid introduction to rock style. e two-measure solo
section, with suggested solo ris included, is perfect for encouraging your
budding improvisers. is chart is a great choice for a successful and
musical performance and will captivate students and audiences alike!
11206950 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Fish Face—Peter Sciaino.
If you are looking for an easy funk-rock chart, check this tune out. Using
all the colors of the young jazz ensemble, this is a cool-sounding piece
with lots of harmonic and melodic air. One of the aspects of this piece
that is appealing is the compositional approach to the "B" section of the
chart. Great dynamic and harmonic contrast to the punchy "A" section.
11198763
Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
French Quarter Funk—Charlton Underwood/arr. Zachary Smith.
Yes, you and your young jazz band are in New Orleans! French
Quarter Funk is very hip, funky and easy to rehearse and perform.
Played around 168 bpm, written solos are provided for alto sax 1 and
trumpet 1, and the trumpet 1 range is to written F top line. e exible
instrumentation provides options for reduced or expanded ensembles
and the style will be a favorite of young jazzers.
11198972 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 44.00
Funkify the Revival—Ethan Freier.
is is a hard-grooving funk chart that starts with the saxophones
doing some powerful section-playing. It's a great opportunity for
your younger groups to get a feel for the funk style. ere is an open
solo section and this chart is playable with an optional expanded
conguration. You and your students will remember how fun this tune
was for years to come!
11199709 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Funktion Junction—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
Every program needs a great funk chart, and this original will kick your
next "funktion" into high gear. ere is plenty of great playing for both
the rhythm and the wind sections. Flexible scoring will make this piece
accessible to bands of all sizes!
11199488 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
High Hopes—arr. Mike Story.
High Hopes is a pop/rock gem made famous by the group Panic! At
the Disco. Solid ensemble-writing with no solos, a tempo of 138 bpm,
and trumpet 1 range to written E top space all add up to make this
a comfortable outing for young jazz bands. is is a bright, catchy,
straight-ahead rock chart for all occasions and is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
11198978 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 44.00
Hip Hip Hop—Steve Shanley.
If you are looking to switch things up in your next program, this chart
is a great choice. It has a modern hip-hop sound that your students and
audience will love. Great ensemble writing and a solo section will make
this an excellent opportunity for your students. Hop on to the stage
with this chart!
11206076
Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
Hooked on a Feeling—Mark James/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Recorded by the rock band Blue Swede in the 1970s, this catchy hit
enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the blockbuster movie "Guardians
of the Galaxy." is very easy jazz version features question-and-answer
phrases between sections of the band, requires no solos, and is playable
with optional expanded or reduced instrumentations.
11172141
Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Otto Korreckt (#1 in the Smartphone Series)—Steve Wiest.
is chart features plenty of interesting melodic, harmonic and
rhythmic twists. ere is an open solo section for all of the instruments
and optional reduced and extended instrumentation to make this work
for your group. You and you students will have a blast with this one!
11195600 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Running on Nitro—Brad Ciechomski.
is one keeps the foot on the gas from the very rst downbeat! It is a
driving rock chart that is the perfect opener or closer for any program.
A bridge provides contrast with change-ups in the rhythm section to
a half-time feel. is chart features moderate ranges, notated rhythm
section parts, and open solo sections.
11199713
Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Song of Orpheus—Mike Dana.
is chart will give your developing groups an opportunity to explore
some mature harmonic vocabulary. e contemporary feel will be a
great way to vary your next program. is chart is adaptable for many
kinds of groups and includes an open solo section that will make your
students shine. Enjoy this unique chart!
11199470
Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Stuck in the Rut—Kris Berg.
Here is one rockin' tune sure to get your audience up on their feet!
With a fun groove and approachable changes, it's perfect for a younger
band and yet appropriate for festivals and competitions too. With an
open solo section and suggested solos provided, this chart is great for
spreading the solos around! It's time to rock out!
11206978
Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
Sucker—arr. Paul Murtha.
e Jonas Brothers are back on the charts, and here's a terric easy
chart on their recent hit featuring a driving up-tempo rock feel and
catchy ris. e exible solo section features easy changes along with
sample written solos and scales. Perfect for beginning improvisers, it's
also playable with optional expanded or reduced instrumentations.
11172133
Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Work Song—Nat Adderley/arr. John Berry.
One of the signature tunes of the Cannonball Adderley Quintet and
composed by Nat Adderley, this familiar jazz standard remains as
popular today as when it rst arrived in 1960. Arranged here in a
solid even eighth-note style, this is an extremely appealing choice
for young groups. Playable with options for reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
11172143 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
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