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POP HITS medium to advanced / CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY very easy & easy
Paradise by the Dashboard Light—arr. Dallas
Burke. From the exciting opening that really swings
hard, this chart moves into a powerful blow section
followed by a funk section featuring a written or
improvised alto sax solo. The second half of the
tune switches up the styles into fast rock, featuring
a nice duet between trumpet and trombone
before the rest of the band steps on it hard with a
powerful blow section. Optional parts are included
for expanded instrumentation. This iconic hit from
Meatloaf has it all!
11000486 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 65.00
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Pick Up the Pieces—arr. Victor Lopez. It's funk/
rock... you know it, you love it! The tune is infectious,
the arrangement is right on target with no individual
solos but plenty of section and ensemble work. The
sax soli is crazy hot and the lead trumpet range is
to written A above the staff. Lots of unison lines,
some fun bari sax licks and a very hip stop-time
interlude that really cooks. This arrangement really
works for this tune! Consider this chart a winner!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10068806 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Pick Up the Pieces—arr. Mark Taylor. An ultra-
funky and ultra-cool chart from the 70's group
Average White Band. The classic "horn band" style
showcases hot licks and a tight rhythmic groove.
2385359 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 55.00
The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Mike
Tomaro. This timeless Mancini classic gets a
makeover inspired by the version recorded by
Bobby McFerrin. The groove is medium swing
with an occasional hint of rock thrown in. This is
a highly effective treatment for the little big band
instrumentation. Scored for 6 horns (3 saxes, 2
trumpets, 1 trombone) plus rhythm section with
optional parts included for alto sax, tenor sax and
trombone. Highly recommended!
10376190 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band) . . . . . . . . M 45.00
The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Inspired by the version of The Pink
Panther recorded by Bobby McFerrin, Mike Tomaro
breathes exciting new life into this Mancini favorite.
Combining a unique shuffle funk groove with
creative orchestrations and the signature riffs from
the original, this is sure to be an effective showcase
for festivals and concerts, or any performance
occasion! Highly recommended!
10522896 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . .MA 60.00
H September—arr. Mark Taylor. Here's the classic
funk tune from Earth, Wind & Fire in a terrific
arrangement for big band by Mark Taylor. This one
includes all your favorite signature horn riffs as well
as a solo for tenor sax.
10016127 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 50.00
H Sir Duke—Stevie Wonder/arr. Michael Mossman.
In 1977 Stevie Wonder was in his prime and Sir
Duke was on top of the charts. Michael Philip
Mossman takes this familiar hit and adds his own
unique touch. The opening features the brass with
sax section fills. The middle section goes into a
double-time swing and includes a solo for tenor
sax, a soli for the saxes, and a drum break. All
the familiar lines from the original are there too!
Suggested solos are included along with scale/
chord sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
10297508 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 50.00
A Song for You—Leon Russell/arr. Mark Taylor.
Composed in 1970, A Song for You has over the
years become one of Leon Russell's most popular
songs, recorded by countless artists including
Peggy Lee, Michael Buble, Ray Charles, Whitney
Houston, Aretha Franklin and many others. Here is
an outstanding version for jazz ensemble arranged
as a solo feature for tenor saxophone.
10759340 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Stairway to Heaven—Page & Plant/arr. Dallas
Burke. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant's iconic rock
tour-de-force receives a powerful and dynamic
treatment here for contemporary jazz ensembles!
This Led Zeppelin classic features a creative
concept with a lush rock ballad beginning featuring
a flugelhorn solo, before the band starts a powerful
and full ensemble section. Next, the tempo speeds
up and and there's room to feature a soloist before
the tempo and intensity increase again and the
band starts to really rock. As the ensemble reaches
high gear, there's more solos over the top of the
band before returning to a lush ending featuring
the flugelhorn soloist again. If you're looking for an
effective and powerful production chart, here it is!
Highly recommended!
10752085 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 65.00
Suit & Tie—arr. John Wasson. From the highly
acclaimed and anticipated Justin Timberlake
album The 20/20 Experience, here is an authentic-
sounding version of the hit Suit & Tie for jazz
ensemble. Featuring a medium-tempo R&B groove
and sizzling horn riffs, this is a great way to energize
any concert. Highly recommended!
10374148 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 50.00
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Superstition—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro.
Mike Tomaro weaves this funk classic by Stevie
Wonder through a series of new twists and turns,
but he is careful to preserve the great groove
and signature horn riffs of the original. There are
featured solos for alto and trumpet in this style
defining hit that sets the pace for the genre!
2481654 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Tell Me Something Good—Stevie Wonder/
arr. Mike Tomaro. This classic funk tune from the
1970s was written by Stevie Wonder, but became
a huge hit for Rufus and Chaka Khan. Featuring
a slow and driving pulse with heavily syncopated
figures, this chart provides a powerful change-of-
pace for concerts, contests and festivals.
10617878 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Uptown Funk!—arr. Paul Murtha. Here's the
ultimate in contemporary funk from Mark Ronson
and Bruno Mars! Paul Murtha captures all the style
and attitude in this exciting chart for jazz ensembles.
The melody is skillfully passed around from section
to section, and suggested or improvised solo
options are provided for trumpet and tenor sax,
along with written bass lines and piano voicings.
This one is hot and highly recommended!
10500110 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Uptown Funk!—arr. Victor Lopez. Just like the
title, this funk/rock chart on the Mark Ronson and
Bruno Mars megahit is loaded with powerful energy!
The tempo is around 112 bpm, there's a written
alto sax solo provided, and it goes all out, all the
time. There are optional band vocals and optional
parts are included for expanded instrumentations.
Go uptown!
10513922 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 52.00
The Way We Were—Marvin Hamlisch/arr. Mark
Taylor. Celebrate the legend of Marvin Hamlisch
with this terrific, moderate Latin setting of one of
his timeless classics. A trombone soloist is featured
throughout along with a smooth ensemble blend.
An iconic standard!
10343790 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Welcome to the Jungle—arr. Paul Murtha.
Hailed as one of the greatest hard rock songs of
all time, this 1987 hit from Guns N' Roses features
familiar melodies and a relentless drive throughout.
Paul Murtha's hard-hitting arrangement uses the
saxes on the lead and the brass on the signature
riffs, along with terrific interplay within the
ensemble. There's a brief written or improvised
solo for alto sax. Rock the stage with this one!
Highly recommended!
10343785 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 55.00
What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/arr.
Alan Baylock. Alan Baylock sets this wonderful tune
in a sultry 12/8 groove played at about 72 bpm,
making it feel lazy and relaxed. There are no solos,
just sweet ensemble writing all the way. The lead
trumpet range is to A above the staff and optional
parts are included for expanded instrumentations.
This outstanding chart is an ideal contrasting piece
for any performance!
10997206 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Wichita Lineman—Jimmy Webb/arr. Eric Richards.
Although this was a pop hit back in the late 1960s,
this familiar ballad lends itself nicely for jazz
ensemble treated here as a jazz waltz. Scored to
feature a solo trombone, alternate solo parts are
provided for B-flat and E-flat instruments for added
flexibility. This terrific setting features a driving style
with solid hits for the full ensemble as well as feature
spots for the brass section and also the saxes.
11172096 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Won't You Be My Neighbor? (It's a Beautiful
Day in the Neighborhood)—Fred Rogers/arr.
Mike Tomaro. As the world reflects on one of its
most genuinely kind souls in the person of Mr.
Rogers, fellow Pittsburgh neighbor Mike Tomaro
pays tribute to Mr. Rogers' famous TV theme in
this laid-back samba setting. This is not juvenile
sounding, it's very sophisticated and hip, with solos
for tenor sax and trombone. This one will have
tremendous audience appeal!
2701404 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 50.00
You Can Leave Your Hat On—Randy Newman/
arr. David Samuel. Randy Newman tunes are
always fun and creative, and Joe Cocker made this
one even more fun! This salty and rockin' blues
tune makes a jazz ensemble arrangement that
has plenty of big hits and excitement. It features all
the horn licks you remember, along with a smoky
groove in the rhythm section, and also has room for
your soloists to stretch out in the key of B-flat. A
delightful change of pace!
10752095 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . M 65.00
Christmas &
Holiday Selections
Very Easy & Easy
All I Want for Christmas Is You—arr. Rick
Stitzel. Mariah Carey's holiday hit remains a favorite
year after year, and in the hands of Rick Stitzel, this
medium swing chart features easy rhythms and
reduced ranges for young players. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, it
will sound great with limited rehearsal time. Sure
to liven up any holiday or winter concert, this one is
highly recommended!
10914014 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Angels We Have Heard on High—arr. Tim
Waters. Here's a very straightforward setting at
around 120 bpm for younger jazz bands that will
be a favorite with audiences and parents. With
limited ranges and rhythms for the horns and
extremely playable rhythm section parts, this rock
ballad treatment of Angels We Have Heard on High
is quick to work up and has some really eloquent
moments. Additional features include gentle and
legato melodic statements for all and an effective
horns-only section. There are no solos in this
arrangement, and optional parts are included for
expanded instrumentation. Very nice!
11000466 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . E 50.00
Angels We Have Rocked the House—arr. Larry
Neeck. This hard-hitting, heavy-duty rock version of
Angels We Have Heard on High will be the highlight
of your next holiday concert! The fully scored
ensemble writing is well within the capabilities
of younger and developing players. At 132 bpm,
it includes an optional solo section with written
solos, and the chart sounds great even with limited
instrumentation. At your next holiday concert, rock
your band and its audiences with Angels We Have
Rocked the House! Highly recommended!
10607062 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . E 48.00
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Baby, It's Cold Outside—Frank Loesser/
arr. Rick Stitzel. This familiar standard is usually
performed as a duet. It's been recorded countless
times over the years, notably in the holiday movie
favorite "Elf" starring Will Ferrell. This charming
arrangement for beginning players features the
saxes and trumpets in the answering duet phrases.
No solos are required; however, an alto soloist
could be used in one of the soli sections. This will
sound great with limited rehearsal time, and will be
a perfect holiday concert feature! Optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
10098801 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Christmas Is Coming—Vince Guaraldi/arr. Mark
Taylor. Originally heard in the landmark 1965 TV
special "A Charlie Brown Christmas," the music
composed and recorded by Vince Guaraldi has
taken on a life of its own. Christmas Is Coming
is a light-hearted, yet driving composition in the
recognizable Guaraldi style. It's a great choice for
the holiday season and highly recommended!
10909004 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Christmas Time Is Here—Vince Guaraldi/arr.
Mark Taylor. Although written for the Charlie Brown
TV Christmas special in 1965, Christmas Time Is
Here has gone on to become a popular modern
day holiday standard. Here's a beautiful setting
by Mark Taylor that features creative scoring and
harmonies, giving it a more sophisticated sound
than its easy level would indicate. Playable with
optional reduced or augmented instrumentations,
it also includes fully-notated bass lines and piano
voicings. Everyone knows it and everyone loves it!
Very highly recommended!
10759358 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Christmas Tree Ride (O Tannenbaum)—arr.
Victor Lopez. This very accessible holiday chart is
based on O Tannenbaum and is in a bossa/rock
style played at around 138 bpm with a brief easy-
to-interpret 3/4 interlude that provides interesting
contrast. Additional features include a written alto
sax solo and trumpet 1 range to written E top space,
plus it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. It's Victor Lopez, it's Christmas,
and it's accessible! What more do you need?
10513985 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Deck the Hall—arr. Peter Blair. This outstanding
arrangement of a traditional holiday favorite gets a
Mannheim Steamroller twist. With a contemporary
rock groove, beautiful harmonies throughout, easy
rhythms and ranges, a written 1st alto melody line
and a smooth modulation, this chart will prove to be
a successful and fun holiday experience! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10092986 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . VE 48.00
For your rising or young guitarist!
PLAYING GUITAR
in a JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Dave Ness. Many jazz ensembles
are directed by a band director who
has been trained in woodwinds,
brass, and percussion but with
little or no guitar experience. When
recruited for jazz ensemble, guitar
students often do not read music
notation well, or at all. The goal of
this book is to simplify things for
the jazz guitarist. By focusing on
Freddie Green style, inexperienced
jazz ensemble guitarists have a
window into jazz style that will help
them become solid contributing
members of a swinging rhythm
section. Starting with Freddie
Green chords and voicings, the
book tracks these voicings across
different styles from blues and
swing to bossa nova. From there,
the book explores voicings on
higher strings that can be used
for accompanying soloists (known
as "comping"). Finally, the book
explores jazz scales for the guitar
that can be used for soloing. Chord
shapes and voicings are shown in
tab, standard notation, and chord
charts to appeal to all guitar levels
and backgrounds.
11208906 Guitar Book . . . . . . . . 19.95
