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POP HITS very easy / easy
H You've Got a Friend in Me—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
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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
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
H
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
H Feeling Good—Bricusse & Newley/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Popular again thanks to the recent recording
by Michael Buble, this hit was originally from the
Broadway musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint,
The Smell of the Crowd." This bluesy arrangement
requires no solos, but gives each section of the
ensemble a chance to be featured. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Final Countdown—Joey Tempest/arr. Paul
Lavender. This is a classic rock tune from
the 1980s, and everyone in the audience will
remember it. Fun to play for young ensembles, it's
scored for full jazz ensemble, but will sound great
with as few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones,
piano, bass and drums. Rock the house with this
powerful arrangement!
10033705 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
The Girl from Ipanema—Antonio Carlos Jobim/
arr. John Berry. This is probably the best known
bossa nova ever written! John Berry's easy version
includes short written or ad lib solos for alto or tenor
and trumpet. A nice way to remember the great
Stan Getz!
2266971 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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Green Onions—Booker T. Jones/arr. Roger
Holmes. Your students will feel so cool playing
this one! It's the slow-cooking, minor-key rock-
shuffle tune that became a trademark for Booker
T. & the M.G.'s. Although the written-out solos
are scored for alto or tenor and trumpet, the
chord changes are so easy that anyone could
solo on them. This will be a guaranteed favorite
with your band! Highly recommended!
2472906 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Happy—Pharrell Williams/arr. John Berry. Here's
an easy yet great-sounding chart on the hit song
from "Despicable Me 2" by Pharrell Williams that
just never seems to get old! The melody is skillfully
bounced from section to section, and there are
no solos required. Playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations, this will be a real
favorite. Highly recommended!
10461390 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Havana—arr. Terry White. This breakout hit
recorded by Camila Cabello helped bring Latin
music to the pop charts. This arrangement for
young players is easy to learn and includes
sample written solos for alto sax, tenor sax,
trumpet, and trombone. It's also thoughtfully
scored to sound great with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10909006 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .44.00
H Hit the Road Jack—Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike
Lewis. Ray Charles made it famous, now you can
play it with your young jazz ensemble. There are
no individual solos, just solid ensemble all the way
with some unison sax solis with optional lip bends
to give the chart a bluesy sound. Trumpet 1 range
is to written E top space and the rhythms are easy
throughout. This will be easy to rehearse and sound
great... plus it's a great tune! Highly recommended!
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
I Heard It Through the Grapevine—arr. Paul
Murtha. This familiar Motown hit features an
unmistakable style and sound that has remained
popular for five decades! Recorded by a number
of artists, the version by Marvin Gaye is considered
an R&B classic. Featuring a haunting melody, this
appealing version for jazz ensemble features every
section of the band as well as a brief written or
improvised solo for alto sax. Additional offerings
include chord/scale sheets in all keys and fully
notated bass lines and piano voicings. Plus,
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10681399 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
