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JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
POP CHARTS
E ASY
25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Mike Story. You
know it, you love it! The opening motive is very catchy
on this authentic sounding chart on the rock classic
made famous by the group Chicago. Master arranger
Mike Story works his magic to create an accessible,
fun-to-play jazz ensemble chart. Everything you
need is written out, including brief solos for trumpet
1, trombone 1 and optional guitar. With easy brass
ranges, it's easy to rehearse and play, but still a
hard-driving chart. Very nice! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10277420 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
All Star—arr. Paul Murtha. Featured in the movie
"Shrek," this familiar hit by Smash Mouth has become
an enduring part of pop culture. This arrangement
for young players features the melody passed from
section to section, and the players even get to
whistle! Written or improvised solos can be played by
any combination of alto sax, trumpet, or trombone.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this will be fun for everyone!
11100172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Blinding Lights—arr. Paul Murtha. This up-tempo
pop hit by The Weeknd features a catchy melody
skillfully passed from section to section along with
powerful spots for the full ensemble. A solo for alto
sax (as written or ad lib.) is also included.
11373900 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Bye Bye Blackbird—Ray Henderson/arr. Paul
Murtha. This popular song from the 1920s has been
recorded by pop and jazz artists alike. Here's an
imaginative swing version scored with easy rhythms
and modest ranges. A familiar melody with a great
feel, this is sure to be a favorite.
11373904 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing—Stevie Wonder/
arr. Paul Murtha. This Stevie Wonder hit from the
1970s features a distinctive Latin/rock groove
along with a memorable theme. Paul Murtha does
a great job of capturing the flavor of the original in
this easy version for younger jazz bands. The tempo
is moderate and there is plenty of tutti ensemble
playing, plus a short written or improvised solo for
trumpet. Playable by optional reduced or augmented
instrumentations, it also includes fully-notated bass
lines and piano voicings. No worries!
10759356 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Feeling Good—Bricusse & Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Popular again thanks to the recent recording by
Michael Buble, this hit was originally from the
Broadway musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint, The
Smell of the Crowd." This bluesy arrangement requires
no solos, but gives each section of the ensemble a
chance to be featured. Playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Havana—arr. Terry White. This breakout hit recorded
by Camila Cabello helped bring Latin music to the
pop charts. This arrangement for young players is
easy to learn and includes sample written solos for
alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone. It's also
thoughtfully scored to sound great with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10909006 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Hit the Road Jack—Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike Lewis.
Ray Charles made it famous, now you can play it with
your young jazz ensemble. There are no individual
solos, just solid ensemble all the way with some
unison sax solis with optional lip bends to give the
chart a bluesy sound. Trumpet 1 range is to written E
top space and the rhythms are easy throughout. This
will be easy to rehearse and sound great... plus it's a
great tune! Highly recommended! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
The Incredibles (Medley)—Michael Giacchino/arr.
Paul Murtha. Here are the main themes from this highly
successful animated movie arranged for younger jazz
bands! With its unique mix of spy/adventure music
reminiscent of the '60s and with a touch of cool jazz,
it's perfect for jazz ensembles. This one is sure to be
a hit with your players and add something different to
your next performance!
10005189 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Isn't She Lovely—Stevie Wonder/arr. John Berry.
From Stevie Wonder's landmark 1976 album Songs
in the Key of Life, this smooth and tender hit has
gone on to become a jazz standard performed and
recorded by many artists. In a moderate swing style,
this easy chart captures the essence of the original in
this version of younger bands. Including short written
or improvised solos for alto sax and trumpet, it also
has options for limited or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
11105220 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez. Van
Morrison's hit is a natural for jazz ensemble. Now
for bands at the easy level, this minor-key swinger is
incredibly hip! The captivating melody moves through
the sections of the band, sometimes in unison,
sometimes in harmony, and the solo section is written
for all the wind players, so you can have anyone or
everyone play the written or ad lib solo. This tune is a
perennial favorite with jazz lovers!
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
My Favorite Things (from "The Sound of Music")
—Richard Rodgers/arr. Paul Murtha. Equally at home
on holiday concerts or any performance, this popular
tune from "The Sound of Music" is arranged here as
a jazz waltz. It features a relaxed, easy-flowing swing
style, a melody that is passed from section to section,
and short written or ad lib solos for trumpet and tenor
sax. Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10072787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Oye Como Va—Tito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha. This
arrangement of Tito Puente's Latin-rock classic is
an absolute "must" for young jazzers! Made famous
by Santana, and loaded with Latin-American spirit,
this chart is perfect for teaching Latin style, while
the simple chord structure takes the mystery out of
improvising. It's hot!
2471441 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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