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POP HITS very easy
Pop Hits
Very Easy
25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by the group Chicago, this signature hit
has gone on to become a rock classic. Paul Murtha's
easy arrangement is playable with very limited
rehearsal time, but still has an authentic and hard-
driving feel. Included are optional solos or solis for any
sax and any brass instrument. Suggested solos and
scale/chord sheets in all keys are included. Playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations,
it also includes a CD. Highly recommended!
10188529 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Ain't No Mountain High Enough—arr. John
Berry. Recorded by such greats as Marvin Gaye,
Diana Ross and most recently Michael McDonald,
this rockin' Motown classic will sound great with
your beginning players.Easy to learn and fun to play,
it's arranged for full jazz ensemble, but can be played
with as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and
rhythm section and also includes optional parts for
flute, 2 clarinets, French horn and tuba.
10061496 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
The Bare Necessities—arr. Paul Murtha. Ever
since The Bare Necessities was first introduced
in the classic movie "The Jungle Book," this
catchy tune has remained a familiar favorite.
Featured again in the 2016 movie, here is an easy
arrangement that will make young jazz bands sound
terrific. Parents, players and audiences will enjoy
this swinging favorite designed especially for young
jazz musicians! Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Billie Jean—Michael Jackson/arr. John Berry.
The song that launched Michael Jackson's famous
"moonwalk" was also one of the top-selling
singles of the year in 1983. This chart features the
signature bass line and catchy melodies and is a
great-sounding chart for young ensembles or bands
with limited rehearsal time. The iconic melody is
traded around between the saxes and brass. There
are no solos, it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, and written out bass
lines and piano voicings are included. Classic rock
at its best! Highly recommended!
10667352 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
Cissy Strut—arr. Rick Stitzel. Originally recorded
by The Meters in 1969, Cissy Strut has since
become a model for playing funk as recorded by
both jazz and rock artists. The signature bass line is
played by trombones, tenors and baritone sax, and
the entire band joins in with catchy riffs. There are
short solo breaks for the bass and drums, along
with solo or soli spots for saxes and trumpets. The
solos are suggested or improvised, or played as
written by the individual sections. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations,
this chart on Cissy Strut will become one of your
new favorites!
10625171 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Counting Stars—arr. John Berry. Recorded by
American rock band OneRepublic, this popular
hard-driving hit is establishing a solid place in
today's culture. With its driving pulse and eighth-
note based rhythms, Counting Stars adapts nicely
here for young jazz bands. The entire ensemble is
featured as well as individual sections in this very
easy arrangement. It's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10523766 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Crazy Little Thing Called Love—Freddie
Mercury/arr. Rick Stitzel. Recorded by Queen, this
classic hit features a medium-tempo shuffle style
and an infectious upbeat feel. The melody is traded
around the band and the saxes take the lead in the
stop-time clapping section. No solos are required
and it's a fun chart even if you have limited rehearsal
time! Scored for standard jazz band instrumentation
and playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10960674 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Cupid Shuffle—arr. Rick Stitzel. Here's the hot
dance hit recorded by Cupid in a hard-hitting, yet
easy to play version for young players! The melody
is cleverly traded between sections, and there are
no solos required. A teaching unit with exercises
for rhythm and melody is included, and it's playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10374186 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Don't Stop Believin'—arr. John Berry. Here's
the rock classic from the group Journey, and
made famous recently in the TV series Glee, in a
terrific and easy chart that will go together quickly.
Trumpets are featured on the melody with plenty of
solid full band accompaniment. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10098797 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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
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
Green Onions—Booker T. Jones/arr. Paul Murtha.
Few purely instrumental tunes ever reach the level
of popularity achieved by this familiar '60s hit by
Booker T. & the M.G.'s. Often used in TV and film,
this infectious tune has a bluesy groove that's
unmistakable and still hip after all these years.
Play it with full jazz ensemble instrumentation, or
with as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone
and rhythm; or add the optional parts for flute, 2
clarinets, horn in F and tuba. Highly recommended!
10041757 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
HandClap—Fitz and the Tantrums/arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by Fitz and the Tantrums, this catchy tune
often shows up in pop culture and on the airwaves in
addition to the pop charts. This very easy ensemble-
based arrangement will be instantly recognizable and
requires no solos. Plus, it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations and includes
written-out bass lines and piano voicings. Fun for all
and highly recommended!
10759360 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
BEST
SELLERS
Pop Hits
Very Easy
Best Selling Charts! These selections, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors like you.
Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Mike Story.
11355018 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
The Bare Necessities
(from "The Jungle Book")—
arr. Paul Murtha.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Hooked on a Feeling—
Mark James/arr. Rick Stitzel.
11172141 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
25 or 6 to 4—
Robert Lamm/arr. Paul Murtha.
10188529 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
You've Got a Friend in Me
(from "Toy Story 2")—
Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
(from "Bohemian Rhapsody")—
Freddie Mercury/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10960674 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Billie Jean—
Michael Jackson/arr. John Berry.
10667352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Green Onions—
Booker T. Jones/arr. Paul Murtha.
10041757 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
What a Wonderful World—
Douglas & Weiss/arr. Rick Stitzel.
2470819 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Take on Me—arr. John Berry.
10775176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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SOLO JAZZ
COLLECTIONS!
Practicing and perfecting the songs
in these collections will enhance
jazz style, interpretation, articulation and
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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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