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JAZZ ROCK & FUNK
all levels
4e 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
4 Attention Span—Larry Neeck. This 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. The two-
measure solo section, with suggested solo riffs
included, is perfect for encouraging your budding
improvisers. This chart is a great choice for a
successful and musical performance and will
captivate students and audiences alike!
11206950 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
4 Be Cool—Bob Turner. This tune simmers on
low - but don't let that fool you. The melody
is slick, and when set against the backdrop
of the brass hits you have a great chart that is
accessible to many groups due to the flexible
combo instrumentation. There is a solo for
tenor sax that is written or can be improvised.
Program this chart for some great variety in
your next program.
11208215 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
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
4 Connections—Patty Darling. This piece is based
on a terrific hip-hop/swing groove that you won't
be able to get out of your head. It's a guarantee
that your band will love it! Solos are indicated for
trumpet, guitar, or piano. The moderate ranges
will make this a very accessible chart for most
bands. This one will be a crowd pleaser!
11202791 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
4e Don't Stop Me Now—Freddie Mercury/arr. Paul
Murtha. The music of the rock group Queen is
always fun to play - particularly this hit featuring
solo alto sax in the slow opening, then the full
band rockin' out in the fast section. There's a
short solo for alto sax, then a return to the slow
tempo for a dramatic finish.
11172125 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
4 Down to the River—arr. Larry Barton. This
up-tempo setting of the classic spiritual is a
guaranteed winner! After a short and solemn
introduction featuring an alto sax solo, this chart
kicks into high gear with a driving rock feel. This
tune features repetitive rhythms and patterns
that will help you get performance ready with
minimum time. It's very playable, with flexible
instrumentation, attention to ranges, and written-
out solos over easy changes. Don't miss this one!
11206956 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
4 First Funky Noel (Flexible Instrumentation)—
Erik Sherburne/arr. Bob Turner. This funky
version of the holiday favorite The First Noel,
with its unique treatment of a holiday standard,
is accessible to younger jazz ensembles.
Flexible instrumentation charts are written
for up to six horns and allow for the band
director to mix and match the horn section to
the instrumentation that is available. Fifteen
individual parts are included.
11206064 Combo Flexible
Instrumentation . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
4 First Funky Noel—Erik Sherburne. This funky
version of a holiday favorite is accessible to
younger bands and will be a hit at your holiday
concert. With ad-lib solos for the winds, you will
be able to give your students a good opportunity
for improvisation.
11206072 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
4e 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 . . . . . . . . . . .E 45.00
4e Fly by Nightfly—Bret Zvacek. A driving hip-
hop groove, great ensemble writing, and plenty
of space for solos all combine to create a chart
that will be a favorite of both the band and the
audience. Standard instrumentation; this chart
also includes a solo sheet.
11199498 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . E 44.00
4 Funkify the Revival—Ethan Freier. This 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. There is an
open solo section and this chart is playable with
an optional expanded configuration. You and
your students will remember how fun this tune
was for years to come!
11199709 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
4e Funktion Junction—Doug Beach & George
Shutack. Every program needs a great funk
chart, and this original will kick your next
"funktion" into high gear. There 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
4 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. This 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
4e 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
4e 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." This 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
4e Hop, Skip and a Jump—Doug Beach. Your
audiences will hop, skip and jump to this
infectious funky Latin chart. With a catchy
groove, hip voicings and a strong melody, this
tune is sure to be a hit at any concert. The open
solo section provides plenty of space for your
soloists to stretch out as well. Get ready for this
to be your next ear worm!
11199500 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
4 In Memory of Elizabeth Reed—Dickie Betts/
arr. Dallas Burke. This classic rock hit from the
Allman Brothers makes a highly unique work
that is laid-back and funky. This chart features
improvised or written tenor sax and trumpet
solos and then it goes into a rocking guitar solo
in between all the funky goodness. The different
moods of this piece make it fun to play while
offering a good musical challenge to developed
bands. This is a fresh concept!
11202583 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
4e A Little Nice and a Lot Sassy—David Samuel.
Hold on to your hats... this funk chart will bring
down the house! Intense and insistent rhythmic
patterns are developed throughout the piece and
create a driving force that will have your band
on the edge of their seats. A great breakdown
section follows the solos which leads to the final
build to the edgy finish. This one is a blast!
11204165 Set with Score . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
e Megalovania (from the video game Under-
tale)—Toby Fox/arr. Paul Murtha. Quirky and
featuring a bit of a retro sound, this up-tempo
theme is immediately recognizable to anyone in
the gaming world. Solidly scored with plenty of
drive and excitement, this will definitely add a
little fun to any performance!
11105142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
4e Mr. Blue Sky—Jeff Lynne/arr. Roger Holmes.
Originally released by the Electric Light Orchestra
in 1978, this rock hit has been thrust back into
the limelight thanks to its inclusion on numerous
movie soundtracks, notably the opening
sequence of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2."
A great-sounding chart playable by developing
ensembles!
11172122 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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