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JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
Cool (from "West Side Story")—Leonard
Bernstein/arr. Mark Taylor. From one of the most
famous musicals of all time, here is the swinging and
aptly titled Cool. Mark Taylor's version for developing
players remains true to the original but adds a touch
of contemporary flair with the melody passed from
section to section and written or improvised solo
space for trumpet. Timeless!
10083826 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Freedom—Tierce Person, Autumn Rowe, Andrae
Alexander & Jon Batiste/arr. Paul Murtha. From Jon
Batiste's acclaimed album We Are, the 2022 Grammy
winner for Album of the Year, this New Orleans-
flavored chart exudes a sense of joy and optimism
that is rare to find. Here is a fun version for jazz
ensemble filled with energy and celebration!
11401162 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky")—Bill
Conti/arr. Victor Lopez. The theme from "Rocky"
is inspiring, triumphant, powerful and noble! This
rock-style chart is scored for younger players with
the familiar Maynard Ferguson-flavored solo. The
lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. It
also includes a written or improvised tenor solo and
options for reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Gonna Fly Now is a great classic that should be in all
jazz ensemble libraries!
10028091 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
I Want You Back—arr. John Wasson. The music
of The Jackson 5 remains as popular today as ever.
Here is one of their biggest hits from the Motown era
in a funky arrangement that is skillfully scored for the
entire ensemble. No solos, just solid ensemble writing!
10297517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
I'm Still Standing—Elton John/arr. Paul Murtha.
Elton John's classic hit from 1983, with its upbeat feel
and message of perseverance, is as popular today as
ever. This swinging version starts with trombones on
the lead, followed by a turn for the saxes, and finally
the full ensemble. Also includes a solo for alto sax. A
well-scored arrangement that will sound great.
11373897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Land of Make Believe—Chuck Mangione/arr. Mike
Story. Chuck Mangione's hit Land of Make-Believe
is now available for younger players! Opening with
the melody doubled by alto sax and trumpet in a
dramatic, slow tempo, the chart then breaks into the
familiar melody, style and tempo. Plus, there's a drum
solo instead of the improvised trumpet solo making it
even more accessible for young players. The ranges
are very easy and the rhythms are slightly tricky but
will lock in with repetition. A superb chart that will
really come together and be a huge success!
10011911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Megalovania (from the video game "Under-
tale")—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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
No Time to Die—Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas
O'Connell/arr. Paul Murtha. Add this Billie Eilish hit
to the growing list of iconic themes from the James
Bond saga. This great-sounding chart features a rock
ballad style with an alto sax soloist in the beginning
and again at the end. Classy and mysterious!
11357090 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Puttin' on the Ritz—Irving Berlin/arr. Roger Holmes.
Irving Berlin's tuneful standard was put back on the
map with the classic scene from Mel Brooks' movie
"Young Frankenstein." This clever arrangement
alternates between a two-beat feel and straight-ahead
swing featuring solo space for tenor sax, trumpet, and
even a short solo for bass. Fun!
11373889 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Tea for Two—Vincent Youmans & Irving Caesar/arr.
Mark Taylor. Composed in the 1920s, this popular
melody has been a favorite with jazz artists ranging
from Art Tatum to Ella Fitzgerald. Arranged here in
a slow Basie swing style, this a great study for full
ensemble playing and mastering this important style.
11401160 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Vehicle—James Peterik/arr. Ralph Ford. Here's
a powerhouse arrangement of this rock classic
that will motivate your students and excite your
audiences. It's got plenty of solid full-band writing
as well as sectional solis and trades. Trombone 1
is featured for a chorus with a written-out solo and
a brief cadenza, and the lead trumpet range is up to
an optional written A. This is a must-have rock chart
that is highly recommended!
10011915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
We Don't Talk About Bruno (from "Encanto")—
Lin-Manuel Miranda/arr. Paul Murtha. Here's the
popular hit from Disney's "Encanto" skillfully adapted
for young jazz ensemble. This great-sounding chart
features a moderate Latin groove and short solos
(written or ad lib.) for tenor sax and trombone.
11390086 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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