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2022-23 Midyear Instrumental

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2022 Editors' Choice New for 2022 Basic Library Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision Go to cart JAZZ-ROCK & FUNK The Funky Dreidel—arr. Jamie Roth. You are going to love this funk rendition of the traditional Dreidel Song for your next holiday concert! Full of punchy brass and swinging grooves, this chart uses creative rhythms to bring some spice to the classic tune. 11392996 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 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 . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 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 . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00 The Incredibles (Medley)—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 . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 Java Samba—Steve Parsons. Here is a great Latin samba chart that brings a relaxing island feel, drawing inspiration from legends Chuck Mangione and Sonny Rollins. With plenty of room for solos to feature your players and a fantastic wind feature held together with the hi-hat, this chart is great for any concert or contest. 11392994 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Make Swing Your Thing—Doug Beach. Engage your ensemble and make swing their thing with this superb chart from Doug Beach! An open solo section gives an opportunity to working on improv technique with all of your members. Be sure to add this chart to your library! 11403537 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00 Megalovania (from the video game "Undertale")—Toby Fox/arr. Paul Murtha. Quirky and featuring a bit of a retro sound, this up-tempo theme is immediately recognizable to anyone in the gaming world. Solidly scored with plenty of drive and excitement, this will definitely add a little fun to any performance! 11105142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 Mercy, Mercy, Mercy—Josef Zawinul/arr. Mike Story. A must-have chart for every young jazz band! This classic jazz/rock favorite by Joe Zawinul is masterfully arranged for young jazz bands with an easy rock feel by Mike Story. This chart has a simple written out piano solo, a trumpet 1 range to written D fourth line, a tempo at about 100 beats per minute, and a very catchy melody. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. It will sound great and it's easy to play, enough said! Highly recommended! 10355608 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00 Mr. Blue Sky—Jeff Lynne/arr. Roger Holmes. Originally released by the Electric Light Orchestra in 1978, this rock hit has been thrust back into the limelight thanks to its inclusion on numerous movie soundtracks, notably the opening sequence of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." A great-sounding chart playable by developing ensembles! 11172122 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 20 JAZZ ENSEMBLE NEW LATIN CHARTS! Abacus—Ryan Fraley. Here is a cheerful Latin waltz chart that brings a new age flair along with it. There's careful consideration for ranges, and the syncopation provides a great chance to focus on rhythm. 11402123 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 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 Brincando com Fogo (Dancing with Fire)—Drew Zaremba. Here is a fiery Latin baiao chart that works as a great opener to any program. Full of nonstop action and driving percussive energy, this chart will leave audiences speechless. Optional written solos for tenor sax 1 and trumpet 2, plus space for drum solos and auxiliary percussion. 11400494 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 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 Los Dos—Matt Morey. This fantastic chart presents a duo of tenor sax and trumpet riding the energetic salsa of the rhythm section. Substantial solo space for both tenor and trumpet is followed by an eight-bar drum solo that leads into the shout section. This chart is full of great opportunities to showcase your players! 11403773 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 Mano y Mambo—arr. Chris Sharp. This Latin mambo style has been on the rise. This chart features a repeating ostinato in the piano that allows the rest of the ensemble to dance around it. Written-out improv-type solos are provided for two instruments. Instrumentation is for two trumpets, trombone, and three saxes plus guitar, bass, drums, and piano. 11401769 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Night and Day—Cole Porter/arr. Victor Lopez. Here's a classic Cole Porter tune at a very accessible level for young performers. Written with a focus on achievable ranges and learning the bossa nova style, this chart is great for musicians starting out in the jazz ensemble. Optional flutes, clarinets, vibes and more give you plenty of options to support this arrangement with your group. 11400566 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00 Spain—Chick Corea/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the classics from jazz master Chick Corea, Spain is a challenging piece to play, but important for any advanced student of jazz. This combo setting is a perfect way to learn this great tune! 11401277 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 40.00

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