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JAZZ/ROCK & FUNK very easy / easy
Jazz Hero—George Vincent. Jazz Hero is an
accessible Latin/rock chart that will do your band
proud. A minor-sounding introduction brings
the band in on the major chord melody, then the
sections trade back and forth. There is an open solo
section with a written solo for any and all winds.
This flexibility allows you to select an individual,
section or the entire band to be featured. The
painless trumpet range to written D fourth line,
along with easy rhythms means this chart will
sound real good, real fast. It's a kick to play, too!
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10092959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Listen Here—Eddie Harris/arr. Victor Lopez. This
funky rock chart with a cha-cha flavor features a
very hip and simple melody. Also featured are
easy backgrounds, and a flexible solo section for
one, some, or all winds. With the optional parts,
clear rhythm section notation, a nice bass line,
and only two chords, it's easy to rehearse and
very effective for young jazz bands. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10311417 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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
Otto Korrekt—Steve Wiest. This chart features
plenty of interesting melodic, harmonic and
rhythmic twists. There is an open solo section for
all of the instruments and optional reduced and
extended instrumentation to make this work for
your group. You and you students will have a blast
with this one!
11195600 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Rockin' the Boat—Dean Sorenson. Work on rock
style techniques for your beginning jazz ensemble
with this medium-tempo rock chart. Through its
varying articulation markings and rock phrasing,
this catchy song is great for helping young players
get in the groove.
11398035 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Scene of the Crime—George Shutack. Rock out
with this awesome chart written to accommodate
reduced instrumentation. This straight-eighth piece
is a fantastic tune for any concert program.
11403536 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Sweet Georgia Brown—Ben Bernie & Maceo
Pinkard/arr. Michael Sweeney. Although known
primarily as the theme for the famed Harlem
Globetrotters, this familiar standard has remained
popular through the years with recordings by
countless jazz artists. Here's a fun version for young
players featuring an infectious groove, melody in
all parts, and a flexible solo section with sample
written solos for all players.
11357095 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
That's What!—Larry Clark. As you can guess
from the title, this is a modal jazz chart that uses the
same basic structure as the Miles Davis classic "So
What". After the initial presentation of the tune there
is an excellent development section that builds on
melodic fragments to create a great send off for
the solo section. A fun shout chorus caps off the
composition with a captivating "down" ending.
11392984 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Work Song—Nat Adderley/arr. John Berry. One
of the signature tunes of the Cannonball Adderley
Quintet and composed by Nat Adderley, this
familiar jazz standard remains as popular today as
when it first arrived in 1960. Arranged here in a
solid even eighth-note style, this is an extremely
appealing choice for young groups. Playable with
options for reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
11172143 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Jazz/Rock & Funk
Easy
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
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 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
Alligator Boogaloo—Lou Donaldson/arr. Terry
White. You guessed it, Alligator Boogaloo is a funky
rock chart with a boogaloo groove played around
136 bpm. It's a simple blues with a great melody
introduced by alto and trumpet. Written solos are
provided for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone,
and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations including an optional vibes part.
Possibilities for reduced instrumentations make this
chart even more flexible. A real winner for young
jazz groups - highly recommended!
10756368 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Angel—Wes Montgomery/arr. Les Sabina. Here's
a Wes Montgomery bossa/rock tune that grooves
along at around 145 bpm with the melody line
played by tenor 1 and trumpet 2. With very playable
ensemble sections and hits, this is a great vehicle
for teaching style and ensemble cohesiveness. The
solos are written or ad lib for tenor sax and piano,
the lead trumpet range is to written E top space,
and optional parts are included for vibes, flute,
clarinet and more. This one is accessible, solid,
and includes nice contrasts. Angel is one you don't
want to miss!
10513855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Attention Span—Larry Neeck. This is an easy
and fun beginning rock chart that will instantly
grab your students' attention! A steady beat,
easy rhythms, and modest ranges provide a solid
introduction to rock style. The two-measure solo
section, with suggested solo riffs included, is
perfect for encouraging your budding improvisers.
This chart is a great choice for a successful and
musical performance and will captivate students
and audiences alike!
11206950 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Bad Apple—Ryan Fraley. Let the rhythm section
lay down an earthy groove in half-time funk. The
horns ride along with a bluesy melody that builds
to a great stop-time. Modest ranges all around
with reduced instrumentation (three saxes, two
trumpets, one trombone) keep it within reach of
smaller groups (top trumpet note is D5), while extra
parts for flute, clarinet, horn, baritone T.C., and tuba
add flexibility. Solo transcriptions that match the
recording are provided along with easier versions
of those solos to give younger players a starting
point. A hip, fun, and memorable chart.
11347655 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Here's an excellent, easy version of Josef Zawinul's
great jazz tune! Solid writing all the way and no
solos required.
2230910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
The Biscuit Shuffle—Greg Yasinitsky. This
light shuffle chart is a lot of fun to play and listen
to, and your musicians will love it! This tune is
great for focusing on articulations with your
developing players.
11403529 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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
Chameleon—Herbie Hancock/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Herbie Hancock's classic funk tune
is finally available for younger groups! Mike's
arrangement preserves the flavor of the original in
a playable arrangement that your students are sure
to "get into."
2123396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
The Chicken—Alfred Ellis/arr. Mike Story. The
original version of The Chicken was released in
2001 and has been a top seller every year. Now
Mike Story has arranged it for younger jazz groups
without losing the original style and infectious fun!
Beginning with a gospel style chorale introduction,
the band transitions into a funky rock groove with
an easy-to-play and hip bass line. This outstanding
chart for young jazz bands features a 16-bar
suggested alto sax solo and easy trumpet 1 range
to written E top space. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Don't miss
it! Our highest recommendation!
10303578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Curacao Blue—Zachary Smith. Build up your
rhythm section with this getaway to Curacao! Built
on an easy Latin groove and moderate tempo, this
chart will transport everyone to the islands without
leaving the band room. Featuring a written tenor
solo, this piece has clear notation for your rhythm
section and reserved ranges for the winds while still
bringing a fun groove.
11400504 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
(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
BIG BAND
PLAY-
ALONGS
Big Band Play-Alongs are fun and will improve ensemble playing.
The CDs or online audio tracks are performed by professional musicians
in a big band format.
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Play-Along Series, Volume 1—
Gordon Goodwin. This superb series features ten big band charts composed
and arranged by Gordon Goodwin, a play-along CD with demo tracks, solo
opportunities, transcribed solos in the sax, trumpet, and trombone books, and
performance tips and suggestions by Gordon Goodwin and his lead players!
In the drum book, a question-and-answer session with Bernie Dresel and
Gordon discusses aspects of big-band drumming. Chord changes for the solo
sections are included in the saxophone, trumpet, and trombone books as well
as selected transcriptions of the solos recorded by various band members.
In the drum book/CD, the original horn solos have been kept intact so the
drummer can play off the soloists. Trumpet book: Wayne Bergeron... one-of-
a-kind lead trumpet player! Alto and tenor saxophone books: Eric Marienthal...
the remarkable saxophonist! Trombone book: Andy Martin... sets a new
standard for jazz trombonists! Drum book: Bernie Dresel... one of the most
musical and well-rounded drummers on the scene! Includes: Count Bubba's
Revenge; Cut 'n Run; Get in Line; High Maintenance; Horn of Puente;
Hunting Wabbits; The Jazz Police; La Almeja Pequena; Swingin' for the
Fences and Whodunnit.
10006280 Alto Sax Book & CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 24.95
10006281 Tenor Sax Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 24.95
10006282 Trumpet Book & CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 24.99
10006283 Trombone Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 24.95
10006284 Drum Set Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 24.95
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