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JAZZ/ROCK & FUNK medium
Get It On—Bill Chase/arr. Victor Lopez. This chart
is exciting jazz-rock...pure and simple! From the
jazz-rock group Chase, it features the trumpet
section and has written solos for tenor sax, trumpet
and trombone. The lead trumpet range is to written
Bb above the staff. There's also a cool cascading
chorale section. Optional parts are included for
flute, horn in F, baritone/tenor sax and tuba. Hit it
hard and keep the energy pumping!
10049714 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Gospel John—Jeff Steinberg/arr. Andy Clark.
Check out this incredible arrangement of Maynard
Ferguson's gospel favorite...it's hot as ever, but now
any high school with a decent trumpet player can
play it! Andy Clark's arrangement closely follows
Maynard's recorded version, except for a much
more playable introduction, new backgrounds for
the solos and some rewriting in the trumpet parts
(1st tpt. still goes to an "E"). This one is going to be
played for a long, long time!
2348142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Gottaluvit—Steve Wiest/arr. Blair Bielawski. From
the album Red by horn band Vinyl Hampdin, this
funk/rock tune is full of energy. Kicking off with a
cool guitar lick, this chart dives into great writing for
your horns to play out and features an alto sax solo
over blues-tinged changes. You gotta love this chart!
11393018 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Higher Ground—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike
Tomaro. From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed 1973
album Innervisions, this infectious funk tune has
been covered by a variety of artists over the years
and found its way into several movies. With a
distinctive rock shuffle groove and memorable riffs,
Mike Tomaro has transformed this into a sizzling
version for jazz ensemble.
10188761 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Hit the Bricks—Gordon Goodwin. Here's
something you don't often find! If you want to
play Gordon Goodwin charts but find they are a
little too challenging, check this out! Composed
and arranged by Gordon Goodwin specifically for
middle or high school level, this funky chart is totally
hot! The lead trumpet range is to written G on top
of the staff, there are suggested or improvised
solos for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet and trombone
along with backgrounds on cue. This chart is very
playable by a good middle school or a high school
jazz ensemble. It's the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat
Band sound, but accessible for your band. Play it
now! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093187 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .53.00
Honk—Jeff Jarvis. Ever since the widespread
popularity of the Jeff Jarvis funk original Critical
Mass, requests for a sequel have been pouring in. At
last, Jeff has composed and arranged Honk, with all
the characteristics that made its predecessor such
a hit with jazz ensembles, only at a slightly more
accessible level. Like Critical Mass, Honk begins
with a cool sax section introduction, clearly placing
your baritone saxophonist in the limelight, but
without excessive technical demands. Everyone has
interesting and challenging parts to play throughout
and the modulation near the end gives it an extra,
added lift. The solos are open and the backgrounds
can be varied by instrumentation. This one is hot
from beginning to end! Very highly recommended!
2702672 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Hurricane Season—Troy Andrews/arr. John
Wasson. From the Trombone Shorty CD Backatown,
this tune features the powerful underlying pulse of a
New Orleans second line feel along with elements
of contemporary rock. There's written or improvised
solo space for trumpet. In this exciting chart, the
ensemble alternately screams with the full band
riffs, then settles into a simmering rhythmic groove.
Also included are written bass lines and piano
voicings. A real treat to perform and hear!
10490297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
I Got You (I Feel Good)—James Brown/arr. Allen
Gray. This iconic hit from the great James Brown
should be a staple in every jazz band's library! With
funky horn licks and a driving groove in the rhythm
section, this tune gets off to a rousing start. The
solo section features a written or ad-libbed alto sax
solo or improvised solos for tenor sax, trumpet or
trombone. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentation. After the solo section, it's back to
that infectious groove and a recap of the melody
before the band gets a chance to yell "Hey" to close
it out. The Godfather of Soul! Need we say more?
11000480 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
The Incredibles—Michael Giacchino/arr. Stephen
Bulla. Mix the stylish spy music from the 1960s with a
dose of cool jazz and you have a winning combination
for jazz ensemble. From the Pixar hit animated movie,
here's a high-energy and entertaining chart that
captures the essence of the soundtrack perfectly,
with three themes from the movie that offer a ton
of variety and entertainment! A middle section in a
jazz waltz style is framed by exciting rock styles that
will be appealing to both audiences and developing
players. Highly recommended!
2480196 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Last Minute Waltz—Patrick Thompson. Cool
things down with this waltz for jazz ensemble. With
a lush main theme that is contrasted by punchy
rhythms passed around the group, this tune is a
great addition to any program or festival. Featuring
a tenor sax and trumpet solo, this chart has a
classic feeling that you will love!
11398633 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Maiden Voyage—Herbie Hancock/arr. Erik
Morales. Here is the beautiful Herbie Hancock tune
in a stellar arrangement by Erik Morales.Creative
and sophisticated but not technically difficult.The
lead trumpet range is only to written F-sharp top
line. There are written solo spaces for tenor sax
and piano, wonderful voicings and moving lines.
This is a joyous chart from top to bottom.Optional
parts are included for flute, horn in F, baritone/
tenor sax and tuba.Play this chart, it stands above
the rest!Highly recommended!
10049710 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Make Me Smile—James Pankow/arr. John
Wasson. One of the first tunes to put the group
Chicago on the map was this early rocker from
1970. John Wasson stays true to the original in this
outstanding version for jazz ensemble that features
solos for alto sax, guitar, and all the signature horn
licks. Suggested solos are included along with
chord/scale sheets in all keys.
10297505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Morocco—Russ Freeman/arr. Gordon Goodwin.
Originally recorded by jazz fusion masters, The
Rippingtons, this chart for jazz ensemble features
a great "Birdland-like" groove and Gordon
Goodwin's creativity and total command of the
big band idiom. The sax section is featured along
with solo space for alto sax. Here's a chart that
will never sound old!
2262517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Motown Tribute—arr. Eric Richards. The music
of Motown continues to stand the test of time
with catchy melodies and well-constructed songs.
Here's a well-crafted and entertaining production
number that features I Heard It Through the
Grapevine; My Girl and Dancing in the Streets.
Included is an open solo section during Dancing
in the Streets with written samples for alto, tenor,
trumpet and trombone.
10960650 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
No Harm/No Fowl—Kris Berg. Kris Berg's annual
chicken chart has arrived! It's a very accessible
rock groove played around 146 bpm and features
written-out solo opportunities for all saxes and all
brass along with a lead trumpet range that lets your
player show off within a comfortable range. This
chart has a catchy melody, is fun to play, and will
please the band and the audience!
11400568 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Ojitos (Little Eyes)—Michele Fernandez.
Having written this for her son in 1998, composer
Michele Fernandez brings us this highly emotional
and rewarding work for jazz ensemble. The
nostalgic opening solo section (which is optional)
leads to a sizzling salsa groove that gradually
intensifies throughout. The distinctive melody is
complemented by lushly scored countermelodies,
and all rhythm section parts are carefully notated
for authenticity.
11401137 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Pick Up the Pieces—arr. Victor Lopez. It's funk/
rock... you know it, you love it! The tune is infectious,
the arrangement is right on target with no individual
solos but plenty of section and ensemble work. The
sax soli is crazy hot and the lead trumpet range is
to written A above the staff. Lots of unison lines,
some fun bari sax licks and a very hip stop-time
interlude that really cooks. This arrangement really
works for this tune! Consider this chart a winner!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10068806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Poinciana—Buddy Bernier & Nat Simon/arr.
Mike Dana. This jazz standard is treated with a
light and sort of funky groove played at a laid-back
tempo. Written-out solos are provided for trumpet 1
(optional flugelhorn) and alto sax 1 along with some
very nice ensemble sections. This chart is great to
slow things down on your program and still keep
the audience engaged.
11400586 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Red Clay—Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mark Taylor.
From jazz great Freddie Hubbard, here is one of
his most famous tunes in a solidly written chart
by Mark Taylor. With a funky rock feel and well-
known riffs, your band will enjoy performing this
one time and again! This is also a great chart for
your soloists!
10072800 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Red Clay—Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf.
A gem of a chart, here's Freddie Hubbard's
Red Clay arranged for developing jazz bands.
Characteristically, it's a straight-eighths groove
at 132 bpm with written or ad lib solos for tenor
sax and trumpet 2. A more subtle and quieter
interlude adds variety and interest, and a unique
and effective rhythm section break featuring the
bassist leads to the return of the head. The trumpet
1 range is to written G on top of the staff and a nice
shout chorus further adds to the fun. Playable with
optional expanded instrumentations. A great jazz
standard superbly arranged!
10513883 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Road Song—Wes Montgomery/arr. Alan Baylock.
The groove is funky rock in this chart on the
signature Wes Montgomery tune. At about 140
bpm, the solos are suggested and written for guitar
and for any C, B-flat, E-flat, or bass clef instrument
for flexibility. The solo section can easily be opened
up to include as many soloists as desired. The
ensemble gets plenty of exposure as well, both
behind the soloists and as a featured partner.
Quality chart!
11198994 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .54.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Sesame Street Theme—Joe Raposo/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Here is a great arrangement of the well-
known and loved television theme. Mike Tomaro's
moderate swing version features a nice blend
of scoring between the saxes, brass, and full
ensemble in an appealing arrangement. Solo space
is provided for any instrument to allow any player in
your reduced instrumentation jazz band to shine!
11373146 Jazz Ensemble -
Little Big Band. . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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Best Selling Charts! These selections, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors like you.
Sir Duke—
Stevie Wonder/arr. Michael Mossman.
10297508 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
The Chicken—
Alfred James Ellis/arr. Kris Berg.
2467934 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Victor Lopez.
10277740 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
The Incredibles (Medley)—
Michael Giacchino/arr. Stephen Bulla.
2480196 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Blackbird—
Lennon & McCartney/arr. Mike Tomaro.
10098755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Honk—Jeff Jarvis.
2702672 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
September—arr. Mark Taylor.
10016127 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Crunchy Frog—Gordon Goodwin.
10311433 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Arnge Drank (Orange Juice with Attitude)—
Paul Baker.
10369423 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Critical Mass—Jeff Jarvis.
2439297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
