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POP HITS very easy
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
James Bond Theme—Monty Norman/arr. Mike
Story. What a super arrangement for young jazz
groups! This hot jazz-rock tune has always been a
favorite, and you'll be playing it in no time with your
beginners! Works with limited instrumentation, all
solos are written out, and rhythms and ranges are
kept easy. Outstanding!
2403160 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Living for the City—Stevie Wonder/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Stevie Wonder's sultry, medium rock
tune first appeared on his landmark 1973 album
Innervisions. Rick Stitzel's authentic-sounding and
convincing chart for young players includes all the
signature riffs, easy meter changes, and written or
improvised solo spots for alto or tenor sax. Plus,
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10909018 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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Low Rider—arr. John Berry. With its unmistakable
bass line, just plain cool rhythmic groove, and
infectious rock style, here's a classic 1970s hit
that young players are sure to enjoy! Arranged
with moderate ranges, easy rhythms, and no solos,
this medium tempo rock chart will go together
quickly, and it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Fun for all, it's highly
recommended for young jazz bands!
10490311 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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l Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Mike Story. The
favorite classic rock shuffle - to know it is to love it!
Played at a medium tempo, it has written-out solos
for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. The trumpet
ranges are all reasonable, and there are standard
optional parts to include flute, clarinet, and vibes.
11355018 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
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The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Mike
Lewis. This chart is an absolute must for your
young jazz ensemble! Henry Mancini's tune is so
unique and enjoyable that students always have,
and always will, love to play it. With lots of unison
scoring and simple triplet and swing figures, it's a
natural for beginning groups. We guarantee that
this will work great with your young players!
2423234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Sesame Street Theme—Joe Raposo/arr. John
Berry. In a relaxed and swingin' style, here is a very
easy arrangement of this familiar TV theme. John
Berry's chart is nicely scored for every section of the
band and is a tune that everyone in the audience
will recognize. Playable with optional reduced and
expanded instrumentations. Extremely nice for
young players!
10317376 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Take on Me—arr. John Berry. The trumpets
are in the spotlight in this easy version of the
1985 techno rock classic recorded by the
group A-ha. Featuring an energetic rock groove
throughout, this arrangement is solidly scored
for the entire band. This fun chart requires no
solos and it's playable with optional reduced or
augmented instrumentations.
10775176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Twist and Shout—arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by
the Beatles in 1963, and years later prominently
featured in the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off,"
this catchy rock favorite never grows old. This
arrangement gives every section of the band a
chance to play the melody at some point, and no
solos are required. Easy to learn, this one is sure
to be tons of fun for players, parents and audiences
everywhere! It's also playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Any way you play,
it's highly recommended!
10461406 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Viva La Vida—Coldplay/arr. John Berry. Recorded
by Coldplay in 2008, Viva La Vida has shown it has
staying power with its strong rhythmic base and
catchy melodies. This very easy chart will come
together quickly with limited rehearsal time. Perfect
for young jazz bands, it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations and the bass
lines and piano voicings are completely notated.
10523764 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Walkin' on the Sun—arr. Paul Murtha. Smash
Mouth's debut single, this moderately paced rock hit
features the trombones on the melody accompanied
by the infectious and ever-churning groove. The
melody is eventually passed to the trumpets and
saxes, and the two-chord vamp section makes
this a perfect vehicle for beginning improvisers.
Scales and written solos are included in every part!
Also playable with optional limited or expanded
instrumentation. Be sure to check this one out!
11100180 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
H What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/
arr. Rick Stitzel. Giving your beginning band great
tunes like this to play will turn them on to jazz
forever! You just can't beat the appeal of the tune
Louis Armstrong made so famous, and it's surely
stood the test of time. This very playable version is
nicely scored where each section gets a piece of
the melody.Very highly recommended!
2470819 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
HAVE FUN and
LEARN from
SOLO JAZZ
COLLECTIONS!
Practicing and perfecting the songs in these collections will
enhance jazz style, interpretation, articulation and phrasing.
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Essential Solos (28 Solos on Popular Jazz Standards)—Jeff Harrington.
The solos in this book, all over standard jazz tunes, provide a wealth of jazz and
blues vocabulary, rhythms and licks. They serve as templates for improvisations
and will help create desired improvised solos. By playing them with the backing
tracks and listening to the demos, aspiring and experienced soloists will get an
insider's look into the language of jazz. Learning and playing the solos will greatly
improve the ears, techniques, and improvisations of jazz players. Essential Solos
by Jeff Harrington will greatly improve improvisation skills!
10948343 Flute Book & CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 24.99
10948344 Alto Sax Book & CD-ROM or Baritone Sax . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 24.99
10948345 Tenor Sax Book & CD-ROM or Soprano Sax . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 24.99
10948346 Trumpet Book & CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 24.99
10948347 Guitar Book & CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 24.99
Jamey Aebersold Transcribed Solos (Bebop Solos, Licks and Patterns)—
Jamey Aebersold. Transcribed from Bobby Shew's Tribute to the Masters
album, here is a unique book and CD of Jamey Aebersold's jazz solos over
familiar standards. Included are analyses and quintessential licks and patterns
derived from the solos. The solos are over chord changes to Nica's Dream;
Whisper Not; Rhythm-A-Ning; Confirmation; Tiny Capers; This I Dig of You and
A Night in Tunisia. All solos are transposed for B-flat, E-flat, and C instruments.
Also incudes the Tribute to the Masters CD!
10979980 Flexible Instrumentation Book & CD B-flat,
E-flat or C Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 17.90
Maiden Voyage Jazz Solos for Saxophone (Correlated to Volume 54
of the Aebersold New Approach to Jazz Improvisation)—Lennie Niehaus
with Greg Fishman. This book and CD teams up Grammy winner Lennie
Niehaus with the great jazz saxophonist and educator Greg Fishman for a set of
exciting jazz solos written for the intermediate sax player. The 14 jazz solos in
each book were written to be played with Jamey Aebersold's New Approach to
Jazz Improvisation, Volume 54: Maiden Voyage (Pepper number 5293923). Since
they are written by Lennie, they swing and are fun to play. The included CD has a
play-along/demonstration with jazz saxophone master Greg Fishman playing the
solos with the Volume 54 accompaniment to demonstrate proper jazz feel and
interpretation. Lennie writes, Greg plays... you listen, play and learn!
10321037 Alto Sax Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 19.95
10321038 Tenor Sax Book & CD (or Soprano) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 19.95
Maiden Voyage Jazz Solos for Trombone (Correlated to Volume 54
of the Aebersold New Approach to Jazz Improvisation)—Lennie Niehaus
with Rick Simerly. This book and CD pack teams up Grammy winner Lennie
Niehaus and jazz trombonist Rick Simerly for a set of exciting jazz solos written
for the intermediate trombonist. These 14 jazz solos were specially written for
Jamey Aebersold's popular "Volume 54 Maiden Voyage" play-along and since
they are by Niehaus, you know they swing and are fun to play! To make it even
better, a play-along/demonstration CD is included with jazz trombone master
Rick Simerly playing the solos with the Volume 54 accompaniment tracks to
demonstrate proper feel and interpretation. Lennie writes, Rick plays... you listen,
play and learn!
10482347 Trombone Book & CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 19.95
Maiden Voyage Jazz Solos for Trumpet (Correlated to Volume 54
of the Aebersold New Approach to Jazz Improvisation)—Lennie Niehaus
with Bobby Shew. This book and CD teams up Grammy winner Lennie
Niehaus with the great jazz trumpeter and recording artist Bobby Shew for a
set of exciting jazz solos written for the intermediate trumpet player. The 14 jazz
solos were written to be played with Jamey Aebersold's New Approach to Jazz
Improvisation, Volume 54: Maiden Voyage (J.W. Pepper number 5293923). Since
they are written by Lennie, they swing and are fun to play. The included CD
includes a play-along/demonstration with jazz master Bobby Shew playing the
solos with the Volume 54 accompaniment tracks to demonstrate proper jazz feel
and interpretation. Lennie writes and Bobby plays. You, listen, play and learn!
10503074 Trumpet Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 17.95
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Pop Hits Easy
Buy jazz charts that work! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are chosen
most often by directors.
Isn't She Lovely—
Stevie Wonder/arr. John Berry.
11105220 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Moondance—
Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez.
2701897 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
All Star—arr. Paul Murtha.
11100172 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Havana—arr. Terry White.
10909006 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
My Girl—arr. Rick Stitzel.
10960670 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Oye Como Va—Tito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha.
2471441 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Feeling Good—
Bricusse & Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10374176 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Hit the Road Jack—
Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike Lewis.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
(Don't Fear) The Reaper—arr. Paul Murtha.
11100166 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Sweet Caroline—
Neil Diamond/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10098793 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
