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JAZZ/ROCK & FUNK medium
4 Bass of Operations—David Larsen. Here is a tune
that will have your audience bobbing their heads.
The relentless groove of the bass along with some
complex harmonies make this chart a great addition
to your program. It offers an open solo section and
is a funky modern rendition of the blues!
11202972 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Big Time—Gregory Yasinitsky. Big Time is a great
funk chart with a hot melody that's fused with a
swinging bass line and a half-time, hip hop groove.
It includes a fun saxophone soli, written or ad
lib solos for tenor and trumpet, and an exciting
ensemble section which grows from a whisper to a
roar! Don't miss the section where the drums trade
off with the ensemble. Highly recommended!
10879767 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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. . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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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
Blue Roses—Greg Moody. Inspired by the
Language of Flowers from the Victorian Era, this
original rock/shuffle chart by Greg Moody has
elements of hip-hop and a smooth funky style. It
also has a relaxed groove, harmonic interest, and
uses mystery and ambiguity to pique the listeners'
interest. The form is a gradually building texture that
leads to a shout chorus and a return to the original
melody. There are solos in the alto 1, tenor 1 and
trumpet 2 parts that are written or improvised with
the chord changes provided. Any or all the solos
can be used in this flexible format. A chart-specific
guitar chord sheet is included. This one has a nice
contemporary feel and sound!
10999386 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Brother Mister—Christian McBride/arr. Mike
Kamuf. A stop-time development section and a
power shout chorus are but a few of the exciting
features of this straight-eighth groove chart
composed by Christian McBride. Set at a medium
tempo, this hip tune includes written or improvised
solos for alto 1, trumpet 2, tenor 1, and drums.
The lead trumpet range is to written A above the
staff and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Very cool in a contemporary way!
10311431 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Buffalo Wings—Mike Carubia. This outstanding
funk original is based on two chord changes, I &
IV Dominant chords, making soloing a breeze. A
short interlude, or bridge, provides a break from
the two chords adding interest to the overall effect
of the chart. With hints of Watermelon Man, this
tune features unison melodies and hip harmonies
making it extremely fun to play and hear! Tons of
personality! Highly recommended!
10072056 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
10090039 Additional Score. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
l Bug Juice—Adrien Re. Bug Juice is a groovy, hip-
hop inspired chart that will give your best trumpet,
tenor sax and trombone a great opportunity for
showcasing! It also features a cool breakdown
section with a nod to Bob Mintzer that sets up the
open solo section. The whole piece is rounded out
with a powerful shout chorus and modulation. This
one is going to bring the place down!
11199472 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. Mike Tomaro.
You know it as swing, but this is the hot version
recorded by Chicago! Ellington's famous standard
gets a fresh face-lift in this exciting arrangement by
Mike Tomaro!
2354991 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
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The Chicken—Alfred James Ellis/arr. Kris Berg.
If you've got a strong bassist, this is your show-
stopper! 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. . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Cold Duck Time—Eddie Harris/arr. Erik Morales.
Eddie Harris' Cold Duck Time features a straight
eighth feel and a very hip opening intro lick. This
terrific chart is set in a funky, rock groove at about
132 - 144 bpm and has written or improvised solo
space for alto sax, bari sax, trumpet 2, and guitar.
The lead trumpet range is to written A above the
staff (with an optional B). This chart totally cooks!
Highly recommended!
10355584 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Corn Bread—Lee Morgan/arr. Mark Taylor.
Similar to Lee Morgan's Sidewinder, this tune is
written in a moderate soul/jazz style. This funky
arrangement for six horns and rhythm section is
sprinkled with stop-time breaks and catchy riffs,
plus it's a fun chart for soloing! The small band
instrumentation is for six horns (ATB saxes, two
trumpets and one trombone) plus four rhythm with
optional additional parts included for alto, tenor and
trombone. It's perfect for smaller programs and
additional ensemble opportunities!
10617900 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band) . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Critical Mass—Jeff Jarvis. Here's a chart that
everybody's gonna like! It's a straight-ahead funk
chart with an infectious beat, popping bass, cool
sax licks and hard brass pops. If you've tried
Jeff's other funk charts, you're going to want this
one. And if you haven't, you'd better get started!
Definitely a hip, groovin' tune that better bands will
get into!
2439297 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
H 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!
10311433 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Don't Steal My Stuff—Gordon Goodwin. Gordon
Goodwin wrote this funky chart at the medium
grade level to showcase trumpet 1 and trombone 1.
Everything is written out, including the melody duet,
the solos, and the featured trades. The tempo is
very accessible at 160 bpm, it's easy to assemble,
and it's fun to play!
10452128 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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
Dynamo—Rich Woolworth. Dynamo is pure
excitement right off the top! Utilizing a half-time
rock feel throughout with a Latin flavor at times, the
melody is carried by a trumpet/trombone duo, then
by the trumpet section. There are also great lines
for bari sax and bass trombone. A solo section gives
opportunities for written or improvised trumpet and
trombone solos. There's a short drum solo section,
then a key change and a full ensemble chorus and
brief tonal shifts. A short drum solo caps off the
chart and optional parts are included expanded
instrumentation. Want some funk? You got it!
11000472 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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Feels So Good—Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor
Lopez. Only rarely does a jazz tune cross over to
the pop charts the way this Chuck Mangione classic
did back in the seventies! Flugelhorn solo on the
1st trumpet part is featured throughout with the
distinctive melody and then with a written or ad lib
solo along with a tenor solo. The flugelhorn solo
range is up to an optional written high C, but the
solo is cued on the 1st tenor part as well. Victor's
arrangement brings this contemporary gem within
the range of the developing trumpet player without
losing any of the hip appeal of the original. Here's
a perennially appealing, samba/rock chart that will
provide outstanding performance opportunities for
your band and soloist! Highly recommended!
2480787 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Fly By Nightfly—Bret Zvacek.
11199498 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Funky Stuff—arr. Allen Gray. With the rhythm
section laying down the groove, this soulful hit from
the group Kool and the Gang oozes funky goodness!
This chart stays true to the original, featuring tasty
rhythm section parts mixed in with juicy horn
licks. The solo section features space for a written
alto sax solo or improvised solos from tenor sax,
trumpet or trombone. The full band heats it up after
the solos right on to the end! Optional parts for flute,
clarinet and horn in F are included for expanded
instrumentation. This is funky stuff!
11000476 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
H 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
Gospel John—Jeff Steinberg/arr. Andy Clark.
Check out this incredible arrangement of Maynard
Ferguson's gospel favorite...it's hot as ever, but now
any high school with a decent trumpet player can
play it! Andy Clark's arrangement closely follows
Maynard's recorded version, except for a much
more playable introduction, new backgrounds for
the solos and some rewriting in the trumpet parts
(1st tpt. still goes to an "E"). This one is going to be
played for a long, long time!
2348142 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
2378727 CD-Uptown Stomp . . . . . . . . 14.95
Happy (from "One Foot in the Swamp")—
John Ellis/arr. Jamey Simmons. This medium-
funky chart that is guaranteed to put a smile on
everyone's face. A hip and clever composition from
John Ellis arranged by Jamey Simmons, this chart
has wonderful ensemble passages with lots of solo
space for tenor saxophone. The brass ranges are
very reasonable, and the rhythmic difficulty is at a
minimum, making this chart accessible for almost
any band.
10759916 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Higher Ground—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike
Tomaro. From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed 1973
album Innervisions, this infectious funk tune has
been covered by a variety of artists over the years
and found its way into several movies. With a
distinctive rock shuffle groove and memorable riffs,
Mike Tomaro has transformed this into a sizzling
version for jazz ensemble.
10188761 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Hit the Bricks—Gordon Goodwin. Here's something
you don't often find! If you want to play Gordon
Goodwin charts but find they are a little too
challenging, check this out! Composed and
arranged by Gordon Goodwin specifically for middle
or high school level, this funky chart is totally hot!
The lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the
staff, there are suggested or improvised solos for
alto, tenor, bari, trumpet and trombone along with
backgrounds on cue. This chart is very playable
by a good middle school or a high school jazz
ensemble. It's the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band
sound, but accessible for your band. Play it now!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093187 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 53.00
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Honk—Jeff Jarvis. Ever since the widespread
popularity of the Jeff Jarvis funk original Critical
Mass, requests for a sequel have been pouring in. At
last, Jeff has composed and arranged Honk, with all
the characteristics that made its predecessor such
a hit with jazz ensembles, only at a slightly more
accessible level. Like Critical Mass, Honk begins
with a cool sax section introduction, clearly placing
your baritone saxophonist in the limelight, but
without excessive technical demands. Everyone has
interesting and challenging parts to play throughout
and the modulation near the end gives it an extra,
added lift. The solos are open and the backgrounds
can be varied by instrumentation. This one is hot
from beginning to end! Very highly recommended!
2702672 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Hurricane Season—Troy Andrews/arr. John
Wasson. From the Trombone Shorty CD Backatown,
this tune features the powerful underlying pulse of a
New Orleans second line feel along with elements
of contemporary rock. There's written or improvised
solo space for trumpet. In this exciting chart, the
ensemble alternately screams with the full band
riffs, then settles into a simmering rhythmic groove.
Also included are written bass lines and piano
voicings. A real treat to perform and hear!
10490297 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
I Got You (I Feel Good)—James Brown/arr. Allen
Gray. This iconic hit from the great James Brown
should be a staple in every jazz band's library! With
funky horn licks and a driving groove in the rhythm
section, this tune gets off to a rousing start. The
solo section features a written or ad-libbed alto sax
solo or improvised solos for tenor sax, trumpet or
trombone. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentation. After the solo section, it's back to
that infectious groove and a recap of the melody
before the band gets a chance to yell "Hey" to close
it out. The Godfather of Soul! Need we say more?
11000480 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
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Buy jazz charts that work! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are chosen
most often by directors.
Africa—Paich & Porcaro/arr. John Wasson.
10960648 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Sir Duke—
Stevie Wonder/arr. Michael Mossman.
10297508 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
I Got You (I Feel Good)—
James Brown/arr. Allen Gray.
11000480 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Slim Chickens—Kris Berg.
10997196 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
The Chicken—
Alfred James Ellis/arr. Kris Berg.
2467934 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
The Incredibles (Medley)—
Michael Giacchino/arr. Stephen Bulla.
2480196 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Victor Lopez.
10277740 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
September—arr. Mark Taylor.
10016127 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Crunchy Frog—Gordon Goodwin.
10311433 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Critical Mass—Jeff Jarvis.
2439297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
