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POP HITS very easy /easy
Sesame Street Theme—Joe Raposo/arr. John
Berry. In a relaxed and swingin' style, here is a very
easy arrangement of this familiar TV theme. John
Berry's chart is nicely scored for every section of the
band and is a tune that everyone in the audience
will recognize. Playable with optional reduced and
expanded instrumentations. Extremely nice for
young players!
10317376 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Take on Me—arr. John Berry. The trumpets are
in the spotlight in this easy version of the 1985
techno rock classic recorded by the group A-ha.
Featuring an energetic rock groove throughout, this
arrangement is solidly scored for the entire band.
This fun chart requires no solos and it's playable with
optional reduced or augmented instrumentations.
10775176 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Twist and Shout—arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by
the Beatles in 1963, and years later prominently
featured in the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off,"
this catchy rock favorite never grows old. This
arrangement gives every section of the band a
chance to play the melody at some point, and no
solos are required. Easy to learn, this one is sure
to be tons of fun for players, parents and audiences
everywhere! It's also playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Any way you play,
it's highly recommended!
10461406 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Viva La Vida—Coldplay/arr. John Berry. Recorded
by Coldplay in 2008, Viva La Vida has shown it has
staying power with its strong rhythmic base and
catchy melodies. This very easy chart will come
together quickly with limited rehearsal time. Perfect
for young jazz bands, it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations and the bass
lines and piano voicings are completely notated.
10523764 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Walkin' on the Sun—arr. Paul Murtha. Smash
Mouth's debut single, this moderately paced rock hit
features the trombones on the melody accompanied
by the infectious and ever-churning groove. The
melody is eventually passed to the trumpets and
saxes, and the two-chord vamp section makes this a
perfect vehicle for beginning improvisers. Scales and
written solos are included in every part! Also playable
with optional limited or expanded instrumentation. Be
sure to check this one out!
11100180 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Giving your beginning band great tunes
like this to play will turn them on to jazz forever!
You just can't beat the appeal of the tune Louis
Armstrong made so famous, and it's surely stood
the test of time. This very playable version is nicely
scored where each section gets a piece of the
melody.Very highly recommended!
2470819 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H You've Got a Friend in Me (from "Toy Story 2")
—Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel. This swingin'
arrangement for beginning jazzers is based on the
version by the character Wheezy featured in "Toy
Story 2." The saxes enjoy most of the melody, but
the brass get their chance too, along with a written
solo or soli for the trumpets. This memorable salute
to friendship is sure to be enjoyed by audiences of
all ages! A CD is included and it is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Pop Hits Easy
H 25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Mike Story.
You know it, you love it! The opening motive
is very catchy on this authentic sounding chart
on the rock classic made famous by the group
Chicago. Master arranger Mike Story works his
magic to create an accessible, fun-to-play jazz
ensemble chart. Everything you need is written
out, including brief solos for trumpet 1, trombone
1 and optional guitar. With easy brass ranges,
it's easy to rehearse and play, but still a hard-
driving chart. Very nice! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10277420 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H 25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Peter Blair.
Classic rock from Chicago! Everyone has wanted
to do this horn-driven chart at one time or another,
and now you can even do it with your young jazzers!
Kids will latch on to the hard-hitting bass line right
away, and your band will take off from there!
Includes CD recording.
2355121 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 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. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
All My Loving—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Rick
Stitzel. One of the iconic early hits by the
Beatles, this catchy tune features an immediately
recognizable melody and a driving swing/
shuffle style. Included in this version for young
players is the famous guitar break adapted for
saxophone solo or soli. It's also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10461396 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
All Star—arr. Paul Murtha. Featured in the movie
"Shrek," this familiar hit by Smash Mouth has
become an enduring part of pop culture. This
arrangement for young players features the
melody passed from section to section, and the
players even get to whistle! Written or improvised
solos can be played by any combination of alto
sax, trumpet, or trombone. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, this will be
fun for everyone!
11100172 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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Any Way You Want It—arr. Paul Murtha. Journey
made this a hit in 1980 and the cast of Glee did it
again in 2010. This solid chart is built on a driving
eighth-note pulse and requires no solos. Sure
to sound great with limited rehearsal time, it is
also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Solid!
10297526 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Apache—Jerry Lordan/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!
10297524 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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
Brown Eyed Girl—Van Morrison/arr. Paul
Murtha. Originally a hit for Van Morrison in 1967,
this catchy and familiar tune remains popular
today. Arranged here in a moderate Latin style, the
saxes take the lead in the beginning, accompanied
by brass punches. Later the trombones get into
the act, and finally the full ensemble joins in the
fun. Suggested or improvised solos are included
for alto sax and trumpet. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
2410512 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Come Sail Away—Dennis DeYoung/arr. Paul
Murtha. Recorded by the group Styx in 1977,
this chart opens in a rock ballad style featuring
a written solo for alto saxophone. The mood then
shifts to a driving rock pulse displaying the brass
on the powerful strains of the chorus. It's playable
with as few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones,
piano, bass and drums. Solid rock and roll for
young players!
10016140 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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Crazy Train—arr. Paul Murtha. Ozzy Osbourne's
biggest hit makes a hard-hitting rock chart for
beginning jazz groups. Written in a moderate tempo
and with plenty of tutti scoring, this one is a solid
choice for your young players. Arranged for full jazz
ensemble, it's also playable with as few as 3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano, bass and drums.
10023037 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Dance to the Music—Sylvester Stewart/arr. Paul
Murtha. This infectious pop and funk hit from 1968
was originally recorded by Sly and the Family Stone.
Paul Murtha's version for young players features a
fun groove and active parts in all sections. The solo
section can be opened up, however, sample solos
are provided for alto sax, trumpet, and trombone
along with chord/scale sheets in all keys. Also,
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. An entertaining blast from the past!
10842295 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
(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
Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing—Stevie Wonder/
arr. Paul Murtha. This Stevie Wonder hit from the
1970s features a distinctive Latin/rock groove
along with a memorable theme. Paul Murtha does
a great job of capturing the flavor of the original in
this easy version for younger jazz bands. The tempo
is moderate and there is plenty of tutti ensemble
playing, plus a short written or improvised solo
for trumpet. Playable by optional reduced or
augmented instrumentations, it also includes fully-
notated bass lines and piano voicings. No worries!
10759356 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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Earth, Wind & Fire Dance Mix—arr. Paul Murtha.
Featuring the classic dance tunes Let's Groove,
Boogie Wonderland and Sing A Song, here's a
fun medley of hits from Earth, Wind & Fire. The
infectious groove and signature horn licks make
this a great choice for young players! Arranged for
full jazz ensemble, it's also playable by 4 saxes, 3
trumpets, 3 trombones, piano, bass and drums.
10023033 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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
H Family Guy Theme—Walter Murphy/arr. Rick
Stitzel. The theme song for this popular TV series
is already set in a swingin' big band style at a
medium tempo. Arranged here for young players,
it features the melody traded between the saxes,
trumpets and trombones and short solos for
trumpet and alto. Suggested solos are included.
Highly recommended!
10005187 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Feel It Still—arr. John Berry. Recorded by Portugal.
The Man., this pop hit contains an energetic
drive and an appealing retro style. In this easy
arrangement, the melody is effectively passed from
section to section and there are no solos required.
This medium tempo rocker will also sound great with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10909008 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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Buy jazz charts that work! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are chosen
most often by directors.
Isn't She Lovely—
Stevie Wonder/arr. John Berry.
11105220 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez.
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All Star—arr. Paul Murtha.
11100172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
My Girl—arr. Rick Stitzel.
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Havana—arr. Terry White.
10909006 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Oye Como Va—Tito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha.
2471441 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Sweet Caroline—
Neil Diamond/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10098793 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
(Don't Fear) The Reaper—arr. Paul Murtha.
11100166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Hit the Road Jack—
Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike Lewis.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
The Pink Panther—
Henry Mancini/arr. Paul Murtha.
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