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JAZZ/ROCK & FUNK very easy
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
l Billy Boy—arr. Victor Lopez. A modern treatment
of the well-known folk song with some modern
harmony and easy syncopation. This features a
medium rock groove with the trumpet 1 range to
written E top space. There are no solos, so this is
a great opportunity to teach ensemble playing, and
there are optional parts for two flutes, two clarinets,
vibes, and more. A win-win!
11355016 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Boogie Shoes—arr. Paul Murtha. In a playful
disco style, this very easy chart of the KC and the
Sunshine Band hit from 1975 features fun parts for
every section. This solid rocker features multiple
options for soloists with written samples provided
and is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Get your groove on with this
highly recommended chart!
10909020 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
N E W F O R 2 0 2 1
E D I T O R S ' C H O I C E
Box of Rock—Larry Clark. Here's an approachable
rock tune with a fun twist - it is built on ten-measure
phrases! Your band will sound great in a hurry and
will have a blast in the process. Punchy brass licks
and outstanding saxophone lines are features of this
engaging rock chart. There are solos for trumpet and
trombone. As a bonus, there is a separate guitar
chord frame chart specifically for this piece that has
basic and more advanced diagrams.
11346102 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Daybreak—Dean Sorenson. Inspired by an
early morning sunrise, open harmonies and a
straight eighth note groove give this chart a very
contemporary feel. An excellent point-of-contrast
in a program, the simple but memorable melodies
will connect with audiences and players alike from
the beginning piano riff to the easy groove and horn
lines. Written solos are included for all instruments
and bands from big to small will be able to play this
calm, cool, and collected tune!
11199699 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Don't Poke the Bear—Dean Sorenson. This
driving rock chart has a seventies vibe and will be
a great contrasting piece for your program. Great
for helping young rhythm sections play together, it
is perfect for concerts, festivals, or accompanying
spy movies. This chart features an easy, flexible
arrangement with opportunities for all players to
improvise. You won't be able to get that opening
bass riff out of your head!
11199703 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
H Drama for Your Mama—Victor Lopez. This fun
rock chart for beginners has all the right stuff...
easy rhythms and ranges, and a solo section that's
completely notated for all the winds. The solos can
also be played as unisons in any combination of
instruments or sections. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, it's easy to
put together, very effective and has great appeal for
the young player. Highly recommended!
10028048 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
l Drop Somethin'—Debra Stempien & Greg
Turner. A beginner blues rock chart that introduces
students to the blues progression in a straight-
eighth setting. Flexible instrumentation makes this
chart accessible to groups of varying sizes and
instrument combinations. Repeated material and
unison lines make this a recipe for a successful
performance by young players. There are optional
written solos and chord symbols for players
preferring to improvise.
11348678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
H
Enter Sandman—arr. Paul Murtha. Let your
beginning players really rock out to the sounds
of Metallica with this hard-hitting chart for young
jazz ensembles. The syncopations are handled in
a repetitive manner, allowing for easy teaching
but still an authentic sound. No solos are
required, and it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
10297532 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love—arr.
John Berry. This infectious, fun and rockin' tune
from the '60s boasts notable recordings by Wilson
Pickett, The Rolling Stones and most famously The
Blues Brothers. This very easy chart is skillfully
scored for all sections, requires no solos, and
is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10909016 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Fat Burger—George Vincent. Here is an easy-
to-play funky rock chart. Any wind can play the
solo section or it may be performed by the whole
section in unison. The trumpet 1 range is to written
E top space and the arrangement has optional
parts for two flutes, two clarinets, bari sax, guitar,
tuba, horn and baritone horn/tenor sax. Plus, this
chart will sound full and complete with reduced
instrumentation. This one makes your beginners
sound like pros! Easy to rehearse and sounds great!
10049661 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
H
Final Countdown—Joey Tempest/arr. John
Berry. Over the years this 1986 hit from the
group Europe has become a popular rock classic.
Trumpets are featured on the signature opening riff
and the saxes carry the main melody in this powerful
chart for beginning jazz bands. A teaching unit with
exercise for melody, rhythm and improvisation
when applicable is included. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, this is sure
to become an instant favorite!
10343814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
H The Funky Monkey—Rick Stitzel. With a medium
funk groove and catchy riff-like melody, this Rick
Stitzel original will quickly become one of your
young jazz band's favorites. There's plenty of solid
ensemble playing to make it easy to learn, and the
solo section can be used to feature any saxophone
or even the entire sax section. Suggested solos
are included along with chord/scale sheets for
improvising. Written for full jazz ensemble, it's
also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10376642 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Funky See, Funky Do—Dean Sorenson. This is
a grooving chart that encourages enough mischief
to be fun without going over the top. In Funky
See, Funky Do, funk rhythms are presented in a
very teachable way with plenty of repetition and
clear articulation markings. This is a very easy
chart with completely flexible instrumentation.
Written solos are included for all instruments, and
instrumentation options include a minimum of only
four players with rhythm section on up to expanded
jazz ensemble.
10607722 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Go Big or Go Home—Dean Sorenson. A funky
groove is a great way to introduce accessible
16th-note rhythms. This fun rocker includes
unison and clear articulations, meaning that
everyone learns together. The open solo section
allows any player to improvise using the included
scale sheets or to solo with the suggested solos
in all parts. The drummer has some solo space
too! With its completely flexible instrumentation,
it is playable by only four players plus rhythm
section on up to expanded jazz band. Your young
jazzers will go big with this fun chart!
10910553 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Gum Game—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
Every young jazz band needs a great rock chart,
and this dynamic original from Doug Beach and
George Shutack will be a hit with young jazzers.
With the flexible scoring, groups of any size can
perform this infectious chart. After the initial
melodic statement, there's an interlude that leads
to an open solo section for any instrument with
sample solos included, or novice soloists can give
it a try with the chord changes. A super chart for
the youngest jazz bands!
10999954 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Teach style and improvisation!
EFFECTIVE ETUDES
for JAZZ - Volume 1
Mike Carubia & Jeff Jarvis.
Effective Etudes for Jazz - Volume
1 contains 18 songs in the swing
idiom that are progressive in
difficulty and are based on chord
changes to popular standards.
Each tune has a chord reference
chart and includes annotations
below the staves for recognition
of commonly used motifs and
the use of non-harmonic tones.
Designed for practice, auditions
and performances, this collection
will help players learn to interpret
the swing style and recognize the
chord changes to each of the songs
presented. The compact disc or
online audio tracks included with
each book contains soloist and
rhythm section tracks for modeling,
and rhythm-section-only tracks
for practice and performance. This
is a most excellent resource for
intermediate to advanced players
who want to learn improvisation
and style! Audio can also be
downloaded for free from the
publisher's website.
5990034 Flute Book & CD . . . . 21.95
5990035 Alto Sax Book & CD . 21.95
5990036 Tenor Sax Book
& Online Audio . . . . . . 21.95
5990037 Baritone Sax
Book & CD . . . . . . . . . 21.95
5990038 Trumpet Book
& Online Audio . . . . . . 21.95
5990039 Trombone
Book & CD . . . . . . . . . 21.95
5990040 Piano Book & CD. . . . 24.00
5990041 Guitar Book & CD . . . 21.95
5990042 Bass Guitar or String Bass
Book & CD . . . . . . . . . 21.95
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Buy jazz charts that work! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are chosen
most often by directors.
Birdland—
Josef Zawinul/arr. John Berry.
10960676 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Isn't She Lovely—
Stevie Wonder/arr. John Berry.
11105220 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Blue Groove—Ethan Freier.
11000557 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Birdland—
Josef Zawinul/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2230910 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
All Star—arr. Paul Murtha.
11100172 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy—
Josef Zawinul/arr. Mike Story.
10355608 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
My Girl—arr. Rick Stitzel.
10960670 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Alligator Alley—Dean Sorenson.
10758597 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
25 or 6 to 4—
Robert Lamm/arr. Paul Murtha.
10188529 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
(Don't Fear) The Reaper—
arr. Paul Murtha.
11100166 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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