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Editors' Choice 2023 New Basic Library Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
POP CHARTS
JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
V E R Y E ASY
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Ain't No Mountain High Enough—arr. John Berry.
Recorded by such greats as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross
and most recently Michael McDonald, this rockin'
Motown classic will sound great with your beginning
players. Easy to learn and fun to play, it's arranged for
full jazz ensemble, but can be played with as few as
3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm section
and also includes optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets,
French horn and tuba.
10061496 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle
Book")—arr. Paul Murtha. Ever since The Bare
Necessities was first introduced in the classic movie
"The Jungle Book," this catchy tune has remained a
familiar favorite. Featured again in the 2016 movie,
here is an easy arrangement that will make young jazz
bands sound terrific. Parents, players and audiences
will enjoy this swinging favorite designed especially for
young jazz musicians! Playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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
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
Crazy Little Thing Called Love (from "Bohemian
Rhapsody")—Freddie Mercury/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Queen's classic hit features a medium-tempo shuffle
style and an infectious upbeat feel. The melody is
traded around the band, and the saxes take the lead in
the stop-time clapping section. No solos are required
- it's a fun chart even if you have limited rehearsal
time! Scored for standard jazz band instrumentation
and playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10960674 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
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
Green Onions—Booker T. Jones/arr. Paul Murtha.
Few purely instrumental tunes ever reach the level
of popularity achieved by this familiar '60s hit by
Booker T. & the M.G.'s. Often used in TV and film,
this infectious tune has a bluesy groove that's
unmistakable and still hip after all these years. Play
it with full jazz ensemble instrumentation, or with as
few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm;
or add the optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in
F and tuba. Highly recommended!
10041757 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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
Low Rider—arr. John Berry. With its unmistakable
bass line, just plain cool rhythmic groove, and
infectious rock style, here's a classic 1970s hit that
young players are sure to enjoy! Arranged with
moderate ranges, easy rhythms, and no solos, this
medium tempo rock chart will go together quickly,
and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Fun for all, it's highly recommended
for young jazz bands!
10490311 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Moondance —Van Morrison/arr. Mike Story. The
favorite classic rock shuffle - to know it is to love it!
Played at a medium tempo, it has written-out solos
for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. The trumpet
ranges are all reasonable, and there are standard
optional parts to include flute, clarinet, and vibes.
11355018 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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