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JAZZ-ROCK & FUNK
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#1 No Pickles—Mathew Montgomery. You are
going to love this chart! Full of flavor and funk,
there is plenty of groove and energy to go around
in this blues-based chart. Your trombone soloist
will love the opportunity left open to solo in this
tune backed by a rocking groove. And you will
love how this one ends!
11399439 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
(My, My, My) My Fedora—Kris Berg. This
exciting new funk-rock chart is great for
developing ensembles with its strong rhythm
section writing and fresh harmonic writing. Your
band is going to love this chart inspired by the hit
song from The Knack!
11393004 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
727 South Broad Street—Lars Halle. Let your
baritone sax player show off with this chart! This
swing tune with featured solo has a dark yet
curious feeling to it that your musicians will have
a great time playing.
11403531 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Africa—Paich & Porcaro/arr. Ralph Ford. Here's
a wonderful take on the group Toto's classic rock
tune from the '80s. It's solidly scored throughout
and sounds amazingly like the original while
remaining accessible for developing jazz bands.
With nice dynamic contrasts, an uncomplicated
melodic line, and a medium rock groove, this
chart is one that younger players can really dig
into, yet it will sound mature when performed by
a more advanced group. More features include:
half-note tempo of 90 bpm; written or ad lib solos
for alto sax 1 and trombone 1; trumpet 1 range to
written G on top of the staff; and optional parts for
flute, clarinet and vibes. Great tune, fine chart!
10513875 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Alligator Alley—Dean Sorenson. This one's a
New Orleans-style chart that will have the bayou
bouncing! It's an ideal opener and a great way
for young jazzers to learn about the groove.
The features include flexible instrumentation,
written solos, and only four wind players are
needed in addition to the rhythm section. Highly
recommended!
10758597 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
Aventuras—Paul Baker. This energetic Latin rock
chart features a driving beat and a more relaxed
half-time feel. Numerous solo opportunities
with written solos are provided along with easy,
accessible chord changes. There's four-bar drum
solo space as well as ample opportunity to add
more Latin percussion.
11403765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Belly Ache Blues—Peter Sciaino. This gritty
blues chart can really get down and dirty. This
chart is full of strong dynamic composition and
swinging patterns. Featuring a Trumpet solo with
plunger mute, and funky Alto Sax solo, this chart
will be a favorite for your band!
11393012 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Victor Lopez. Just
listen to this chart and you know you have to have
it as Victor Lopez brings the original Weather
Report version to life for jazz ensembles. All the
ingredients are here, plus solo space (written
or improvised) for alto 1 and/or trumpet 2, nice
chord voicings throughout, and the lead trumpet
top note is only a written G on top of the staff. Very
easy to assemble and perform, this will be a hit
every time! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10277740 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Rick Stitzel. Joe
Zawinul and Weather Report turned the jazz world
on its ear with this iconic fusion composition from
their 1977 album Heavy Weather. Arranged here
for six horns and rhythm section, this version
retains all the drive and uplifting energy of the
original. Instrumentation: six horns (ATB saxes,
two trumpets, one trombone) plus four rhythm
with optional additional parts for alto, tenor
and trombone. Perfect for smaller programs, or
additional ensemble opportunities!
10617894 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
The Blues are Gonna Get Ya—Blair Bielawski.
This chart features punchy brass and a distinctive
harmonic structure making it stand out from the
crowd. There is plenty of passing the melody
around with call-and-response sections that give
everyone a turn with the melody. This piece is
great to switch up your program.
11393008 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Chameleon—Herbie Hancock/arr. Victor Lopez.
Herbie Hancock for the developing band? Yes!
From Hancock's famous Headhunter recording,
here is a great opportunity to play the biggest
jazz-rock hit of all time. The melody is first
played by alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone,
then the trumpet section. Next up is a flexible,
open solo section with a solo line written for all
the winds so anybody or everyone can solo! The
top note for lead trumpet is written G on top of
the staff. Super-cool chart! Optional expanded
instrumentation.
10071885 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
The Chicken—Alfred James Ellis/arr. Kris
Berg. If you've got a strong bassist, this is your
showstopper! This chart, made famous by bass
virtuoso Jaco Pastorius, gets kicking with a killer
gospel chorale, but is soon interrupted by one
of the funkiest bass lines ever played! Soon the
entire band is in on it with a Tower of Power-style
sound that is sure to impress everyone listening!
2467934 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Cross Roads—Kris Berg. This contemporary
swing chart is full of energetic and exciting
harmonic structures. This piece develops
organically to show off its strong orchestration,
counterpoint, and rhythmic writing that will let
your band show off!
11393024 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 50.00
Crunchy Frog—Gordon Goodwin. Bass and
guitar kick off this original Gordon Goodwin chart
with a captivating rhythmic pattern before the full
ensemble settles in with the funky melody. There's
plenty of ensemble writing, some in unison and
some in harmony, and solo space for all winds
with suggested or improv solos. The lead trumpet
range goes to written G-sharp on top of the
staff, the tempo is around 115 beats per minute,
and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. This is accessible Gordon
Goodwin material that is right in the pocket for
this grade level! Our highest recommendation!
10311433 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
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