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POP HITS medium to advanced
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 . . . . . . . . .M 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 . . . . . . . . .M 60.00
Norwegian Wood—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Bill
Holman. Buddy Rich's band recorded this Beatles
tune, and it is one of Holman's best-known charts.
Treated as a jazz waltz, full of excitement and
energy, it features solos for alto sax and trombone.
Lots of raw power and blistering figures make this
the ideal concert opener or closer!
2471103 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
Over the Rainbow—Harold Arlen/arr. Alan
Baylock. Do you have two trumpet players to
showcase? Here is a ballad everybody knows,
scored as a trumpet duet feature. Everything is
written, no improvised solos, the lead trumpet
range is to C above the staff and the second part
is to written A. Lyrical and melodic, this chart is
a sure-fire crowd pleaser impeccably arranged by
Alan Baylock! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
Overjoyed—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mark Taylor. This
wonderful and classic ballad recorded by Stevie
Wonder is set here as a solo feature for tenor
saxophone. Beautifully accompanied by piano only
in the beginning, a mellow accompaniment follows
with flugelhorns and trombones in bucket mutes as
a medium tempo bossa nova style settles in.
10617882 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 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 . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
Pick Up the Pieces—arr. Mark Taylor. An ultra-
funky and ultra-cool chart from the 70's group
Average White Band. The classic "horn band" style
showcases hot licks and a tight rhythmic groove.
2385359 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Mike
Tomaro. This timeless Mancini classic gets a
makeover inspired by the version recorded by
Bobby McFerrin. The groove is medium swing
with an occasional hint of rock thrown in. This is
a highly effective treatment for the little big band
instrumentation. Scored for 6 horns (3 saxes, 2
trumpets, 1 trombone) plus rhythm section with
optional parts included for alto sax, tenor sax and
trombone. Highly recommended!
10376190 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . .M 45.00
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 . . . . . . . . .M 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. . . . . . . . . .M 45.00
Sir Duke—Stevie Wonder/arr. Michael Mossman.
In 1977 Stevie Wonder was in his prime and Sir
Duke was on top of the charts. Michael Philip
Mossman takes this familiar hit and adds his own
unique touch. The opening features the brass with
sax section fills. The middle section goes into a
double-time swing and includes a solo for tenor
sax, a soli for the saxes, and a drum break. All
the familiar lines from the original are there too!
Suggested solos are included along with scale/
chord sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
10297508 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
A Song for You—Leon Russell/arr. Mark Taylor.
Composed in 1970, A Song for You has over the
years become one of Leon Russell's most popular
songs, recorded by countless artists including
Peggy Lee, Michael Buble, Ray Charles, Whitney
Houston, Aretha Franklin and many others. Here is
an outstanding version for jazz ensemble arranged
as a solo feature for tenor saxophone.
10759340 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Stairway to Heaven—Page & Plant/arr. Dallas
Burke. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant's iconic rock
tour-de-force receives a powerful and dynamic
treatment here for contemporary jazz ensembles!
This Led Zeppelin classic features a creative
concept with a lush rock ballad beginning featuring
a flugelhorn solo, before the band starts a powerful
and full ensemble section. Next, the tempo speeds
up and and there's room to feature a soloist before
the tempo and intensity increase again and the
band starts to really rock. As the ensemble reaches
high gear, there's more solos over the top of the
band before returning to a lush ending featuring
the flugelhorn soloist again. If you're looking for an
effective and powerful production chart, here it is!
Highly recommended!
10752085 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 65.00
Superstar—Leon Russell & Bonnier Sheridan/arr.
Mark Taylor. This song was a pop hit for several
artists in the '70s and '80s, and now it has fresh
life as a contemporary-sounding jazz waltz. A
solo trombone is featured throughout, with plenty
of support from the rest of the ensemble. Also
included are solos for tenor sax, trumpet, and
drums. A distinctive new take on a classic tune.
11401134 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 65.00
Superstition—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro.
Mike Tomaro weaves this funk classic by Stevie
Wonder through a series of new twists and turns,
but he is careful to preserve the great groove
and signature horn riffs of the original. There are
featured solos for alto and trumpet in this style
defining hit that sets the pace for the genre!
2481654 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
Tell Me Something Good—Stevie Wonder/
arr. Mike Tomaro. This classic funk tune from the
1970s was written by Stevie Wonder, but became
a huge hit for Rufus and Chaka Khan. Featuring
a slow and driving pulse with heavily syncopated
figures, this chart provides a powerful change-of-
pace for concerts, contests and festivals.
10617878 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
That Old Black Magic—Johnny Mercer/arr. Mike
Tomaro. The well-known 1940s standard has been
revived in this grooving new shuffle funk version.
Featuring tenor sax and trumpet solo sections, this
arrangement slows things down and lets your jazz
ensemble come unleashed.
11373147 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
Theme from Spider-Man—Bob Harris & Paul
Francis Webster/arr. Mike Tomaro. This well-
known theme from the '60s is transformed into
a powerful swing chart for the entire ensemble.
Featuring saxes at the start with interjections from
the brass followed by a flexible solo section for any
player. The final tutti section starts out unison then
blossoms to a dynamic finish.
11357084 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
Uptown Funk!—arr. Paul Murtha. Here's the
ultimate in contemporary funk from Mark Ronson
and Bruno Mars! Paul Murtha captures all the style
and attitude in this exciting chart for jazz ensembles.
The melody is skillfully passed around from section
to section, and suggested or improvised solo
options are provided for trumpet and tenor sax,
along with written bass lines and piano voicings.
This one is hot and highly recommended!
10500110 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
Uptown Funk!—arr. Victor Lopez. Just like the
title, this funk/rock chart on the Mark Ronson and
Bruno Mars megahit is loaded with powerful energy!
The tempo is around 112 bpm, there's a written
alto sax solo provided, and it goes all out, all the
time. There are optional band vocals and optional
parts are included for expanded instrumentations.
Go uptown!
10513922 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
The Way We Were—Marvin Hamlisch/arr. Mark
Taylor. Celebrate the legend of Marvin Hamlisch
with this terrific, moderate Latin setting of one of
his timeless classics. A trombone soloist is featured
throughout along with a smooth ensemble blend.
An iconic standard!
10343790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
Welcome to the Jungle—arr. Paul Murtha. Hailed
as one of the greatest hard rock songs of all time,
this 1987 hit from Guns N' Roses features familiar
melodies and a relentless drive throughout. Paul
Murtha's hard-hitting arrangement uses the saxes
on the lead and the brass on the signature riffs,
along with terrific interplay within the ensemble.
There's a brief written or improvised solo for alto sax.
Rock the stage with this one! Highly recommended!
10343785 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/arr.
Alan Baylock. Alan Baylock sets this wonderful tune
in a sultry 12/8 groove played at about 72 bpm,
making it feel lazy and relaxed. There are no solos,
just sweet ensemble writing all the way. The lead
trumpet range is to A above the staff and optional
parts are included for expanded instrumentations.
This outstanding chart is an ideal contrasting piece
for any performance!
10997206 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
Wichita Lineman—Jimmy Webb/arr. Eric
Richards. Although this was a pop hit back in the
late 1960s, this familiar ballad lends itself nicely for
jazz ensemble treated here as a jazz waltz. Scored
to feature a solo trombone, alternate solo parts are
provided for B-flat and E-flat instruments for added
flexibility. This terrific setting features a driving style
with solid hits for the full ensemble as well as feature
spots for the brass section and also the saxes.
11172096 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 55.00
Won't You Be My Neighbor?—Fred Rogers/
arr. Mike Tomaro. As the world reflects on one of
its most genuinely kind souls in the person of Mr.
Rogers, fellow Pittsburgh neighbor Mike Tomaro
pays tribute to Mr. Rogers' famous TV theme in
this laid-back samba setting. This is not juvenile
sounding, it's very sophisticated and hip, with solos
for tenor sax and trombone. This one will have
tremendous audience appeal!
2701404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00
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