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POP HITS medium to advanced / CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY very easy & easy
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
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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
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Theme from Spider Man—Bob Harris & Paul
Francis Webster/arr. Mike Tomaro. Mike Tomaro
takes this well-known theme from the '60s and
transforms it into a powerful swing chart for the
entire ensemble. Saxes are featured at the start
with interjections from the brass, followed by a
flexible solo section for any player. The final tutti
section starts out unison then blossoms to a
dynamic finish.
11357084 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?—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
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
H 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
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
Deck the Halls—arr. Mike Collins-Dowden.
Yeah, a calypso holiday chart! Here's a very clever
arrangement that is easy to play and sure to please.
The features include a written solo for tenor 1, a
trumpet 1 range to written F top line, optional parts
for expanded instrumentations, and an interlude
with counterpoint. Ideal for that all-important
holiday concert!
10452094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
The OmniBook Series
CHARLIE PARKER
OMNIBOOK
trans. Jamey Aebersold &
Ken Slone.
This is a fabulous
collection of exact transcriptions
taken from Charlie Parker's recorded
solos. Every student of jazz will
benefit from studying Bird's solos,
so this is a must-have! Available in
B-flat, E-flat, C and Bass Clef books.
The contents include 60 solos such
as Anthropology; Au Privave (Nos.
1 and 2); Billie's Bounce; Blues
for Alice; Chi Chi; Confirmation;
Constellation; Dewey Square; Donna
Lee; Ko Ko; Moose the Mooch;
Ornithology; Scrapple from the
Apple; Shaw 'Nuff; Yardbird Suite
and more. Spiral bound, with chord
symbols, metronome markings,
record information, and practice
suggestions. The three CD set
contains rhythm section play-along
tracks for all 60 songs in the books.
10293197 C Instruments. . . MA 22.99
10293200 Bb Instruments . MA 19.99
10293201 Eb Instruments. . MA 24.99
10293202 Bass Clef . . . . . . MA 22.99
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