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JAZZ/ROCK & FUNK very easy
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
Billy Boy—arr. Victor Lopez. A modern treatment
of the well-known folk song with some modern
harmony and easy syncopation. This features a
medium rock groove with the trumpet 1 range to
written E top space. There are no solos, so this is
a great opportunity to teach ensemble playing, and
there are optional parts for two flutes, two clarinets,
vibes, and more. A win-win!
11355016 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. John Berry.
Originally composed for Weather Report and
released in 1967, Joe Zawinul's quintessential jazz
fusion standard has been recorded by countless
artists through the years. This chart is a slightly
truncated version for young players that still retains
the dynamic feel and sound of the original. Ideal
for young players, it's scored for standard jazz
ensemble with no solos but is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Always a
favorite and highly recommended!
10960676 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
Bossa Suave—Larry Clark. Here's a classy
way to introduce the bossa nova style to your
developing players. This lyrical chart is great for
focusing on developing dynamic phrasing without
being too advanced.
11392986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Box of Rock—Larry Clark. Here's an approachable
rock tune with a fun twist - it is built on ten-measure
phrases! Your band will sound great in a hurry and
will have a blast in the process. Punchy brass licks
and outstanding saxophone lines are features of this
engaging rock chart. There are solos for trumpet and
trombone. As a bonus, there is a separate guitar
chord frame chart specifically for this piece that has
basic and more advanced diagrams.
11346102 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Da Bump—Steve Parsons. This easy funk chart
is one that your band is going to instantly love! Full
of memorable sax licks and punchy brass, you will
need this one in your lineup.
11392988 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Don't Poke the Bear—Dean Sorenson. This
driving rock chart has a seventies vibe and will be
a great contrasting piece for your program. Great
for helping young rhythm sections play together, it
is perfect for concerts, festivals, or accompanying
spy movies. This chart features an easy, flexible
arrangement with opportunities for all players to
improvise. You won't be able to get that opening
bass riff out of your head!
11199703 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Drama for Your Mama—Victor Lopez. This fun
rock chart for beginners has all the right stuff...
easy rhythms and ranges, and a solo section that's
completely notated for all the winds. The solos can
also be played as unisons in any combination of
instruments or sections. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, it's easy to
put together, very effective and has great appeal for
the young player.Highly recommended!
10028048 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
Fat Burger—George Vincent. Here is an easy-
to-play funky rock chart. Any wind can play the
solo section or it may be performed by the whole
section in unison. The trumpet 1 range is to written
E top space and the arrangement has optional
parts for two flutes, two clarinets, bari sax, guitar,
tuba, horn and baritone horn/tenor sax. Plus, this
chart will sound full and complete with reduced
instrumentation. This one makes your beginners
sound like pros! Easy to rehearse and sounds great!
10049661 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
Five Star Funk—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
Every program needs a great funk chart and this
accessible original will get a five star rating from
both the band and the crowd. Solid ensemble
scoring, written or improvised solos for any player,
and a style that is appealing to young players make
this an exceptional choice for young jazz bands.
Plus, it sounds great with as few as four horns and
rhythm section on up to expanded jazz ensemble
instrumentation. Authentic-sounding funk at the
very easy grade level!
10882578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Funktion Junction—Doug Beach & George
Shutack. Every program needs a great funk chart,
and this original will kick your next "funktion" into
high gear. There is plenty of great playing for both
the rhythm and the wind sections. Flexible scoring
will make this piece accessible to bands of all sizes!
11199488 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Funky Monkey—Rick Stitzel. With a medium
funk groove and catchy riff-like melody, this Rick
Stitzel original will quickly become one of your
young jazz band's favorites. There's plenty of solid
ensemble playing to make it easy to learn, and the
solo section can be used to feature any saxophone
or even the entire sax section. Suggested solos
are included along with chord/scale sheets for
improvising. Written for full jazz ensemble, it's
also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10376642 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Funky See, Funky Do—Dean Sorenson. This is
a grooving chart that encourages enough mischief
to be fun without going over the top. In Funky
See, Funky Do, funk rhythms are presented in a
very teachable way with plenty of repetition and
clear articulation markings. This is a very easy
chart with completely flexible instrumentation.
Written solos are included for all instruments, and
instrumentation options include a minimum of only
four players with rhythm section on up to expanded
jazz ensemble.
10607722 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
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
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
It Is What It Is—Victor Lopez. This one has a
funky rock groove with a hip chord progression,
yet it's very easy to play. It Is What It Is has plenty
of unison harmony, no solos, easy ranges, and is
very effective for the young jazz band. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10452066 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
BEST
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Jazz/Rock & Funk
Very Easy & Easy
Best Selling Charts! These selections, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors like you.
Son of the Chicken—Kris Berg.
11355024 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Alligator Alley—Dean Sorenson.
10758597 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
Hooked on a Feeling—
Mark James/arr. Rick Stitzel.
11172141 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy—
Josef Zawinul/arr. Mike Story.
10355608 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
25 or 6 to 4—
Robert Lamm/arr. Paul Murtha.
10188529 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Mike Story.
10277420 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Chameleon—
Herbie Hancock/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2123396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Drama for Your Mama—Victor Lopez.
10028048 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. John Berry.
10960676 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
The Chicken—Alfred Ellis/arr. Mike Story.
10303578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Teach style and improvisation!
Effective Etudes for
Jazz - Volume 1
Mike Carubia & Jeff Jarvis.
Effective Etudes for Jazz - Volume
1 contains 18 songs in the swing
idiom that are progressive in
difficulty and are based on chord
changes to popular standards.
Each tune has a chord reference
chart and includes annotations
below the staves for recognition
of commonly used motifs and
the use of non-harmonic tones.
Designed for practice, auditions
and performances, this collection
will help players learn to interpret
the swing style and recognize the
chord changes to each of the songs
presented. The compact disc or
online audio tracks included with
each book contains soloist and
rhythm section tracks for modeling,
and rhythm-section-only tracks
for practice and performance. This
is a most excellent resource for
intermediate to advanced players
who want to learn improvisation
and style! Audio can also be
downloaded for free from the
publisher's website.
5990034 Flute Book & CD . . . . . 21.95
5990035 Alto Sax Book & CD . . 21.95
5990036 Tenor Sax Book
& Online Audio . . . . . . . 21.95
5990037 Baritone Sax
Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
5990038 Trumpet Book
& Online Audio . . . . . . . 21.95
5990039 Trombone
Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
5990040 Piano Book & CD. . . . . 24.00
5990041 Guitar Book & CD . . . . 21.95
5990042 Bass Guitar or String Bass
Book & CD . . . . . . . . . 21.95
