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JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
POP CHARTS
He 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
e (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
e 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
He 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
e 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
Brand New!
POP CHARTS
e 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
e 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
e 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
e 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
e I Want It That Way—arr. John Berry. Recorded by the Backstreet
Boys in 1999, this enduring hit was hailed by critics as the pop ballad of
that year. With the melody skillfully passed from section to section, this
arrangement goes together quickly, requires no solos, and is playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
11172131 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
e Long Distance Runaround/The Fish (Schindleria Praematurus)—
Jon Anderson/arr. Ryan Fraley. From British progressive rock band
Yes, this iconic moment in pop and rock history is scored neatly for big
band with the option to feature either a vocalist or tenor sax soloist. Just
like the original, powered by bass guitar and sprightly jazz drums, this
version captures the spirit of adventurous art rock. Two brief open solos
for any instrument cap the long outro.
11207410 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
e 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
e Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da—John Lennon & Paul McCartney/
arr. John Berry. This quirky tune was recorded by The Beatles for
their 1968 "White Album" and featured in the Beatle-themed movie
"Yesterday." With a medium tempo and quasi-Jamaican ska flavor, this
chart is easy to learn, fun to play, has no solos, and is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
11172137 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
See You Again—arr. John Berry. Recorded by Wiz Khalifa and
Charlie Puth for the hit movie "Furious 7," this rock ballad features
memorable lines and dramatic builds, all beautifully captured in this easy
arrangement. The alto sax feature spots can be performed by a soloist
or the entire sax section. Otherwise, no solos are required - just a nice
blend of textures and pacing throughout.
11208482 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
e Senorita—arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by contemporary artists Shawn
Mendes with Camila Cabello, this popular hit has ruled the pop charts
with its seductive Latin style and memorable melodies. This version for
developing players features brief written or improvised solo spots for alto
sax and trombone and later highlights for all sections.
11172119 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
e Sucker—arr. Paul Murtha.
The Jonas Brothers are back on the charts, and here's a terrific easy
chart on their recent hit featuring a driving up-tempo rock feel and
catchy riffs. The flexible 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
e 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
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