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JAZZ/ROCK & FUNK medium / medium-advanced & advanced
Red Clay—Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf.
A gem of a chart, here's Freddie Hubbard's
Red Clay arranged for developing jazz bands.
Characteristically, it's a straight-eighths groove
at 132 bpm with written or ad lib solos for
tenor sax and trumpet 2. A more subtle and
quieter interlude adds variety and interest,
and a unique and effective rhythm section
break featuring the bassist leads to the return
of the head. The trumpet 1 range is to written
G on top of the staff and a nice shout chorus
further adds to the fun. Playable with optional
expanded instrumentations. A great jazz
standard superbly arranged!
10513883 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Road Song—Wes Montgomery/arr. Alan
Baylock. The groove is funky rock in this chart
on the signature Wes Montgomery tune. At
about 140 bpm, the solos are suggested and
written for guitar and for any C, B-flat, E-flat,
or bass clef instrument for flexibility. The solo
section can easily be opened up to include as
many soloists as desired. The ensemble gets
plenty of exposure as well, both behind the
soloists and as a featured partner. Quality chart!
11198994 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .54.00
September—arr. Mark Taylor. Here's the
classic funk tune from Earth, Wind & Fire in a
terrific arrangement for big band by Mark Taylor.
This one includes all your favorite signature horn
riffs as well as a solo for tenor sax.
10016127 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Sesame Street Theme—Joe Raposo/arr.
Mike Tomaro. Here is a great arrangement
of the well-known and loved television theme.
Mike Tomaro's moderate swing version
features a nice blend of scoring between the
saxes, brass, and full ensemble in an appealing
arrangement. Solo space is provided for any
instrument to allow any player in your reduced
instrumentation jazz band to shine!
11373146 Jazz Ensemble -
Little Big Band. . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Sidewinder—Lee Morgan/arr. Mark Taylor.
One of the early and soulful jazz/rock tunes,
Lee Morgan's Sidewinder features a distinctive
groove and funky, riff-like phrases. In this
arrangement for little big band, a trio of trumpet,
tenor and guitar state the head in the beginning
joined later by the rest of the ensemble.
Suggested solos are included for trumpet, tenor
and drums along with chord/scale sheets in all
keys. Instrumentation: 3 Saxes; 2 Trumpets; 1
Trombone plus Rhythm Section. For flexibility,
optional parts are included for Alto and Tenor
Saxes and Trombone. Highly recommended!
10317254 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . .50.00
Sir Duke—Stevie Wonder/arr. Michael
Mossman. In 1977 Stevie Wonder was in his
prime and Sir Duke was on top of the charts.
Michael Philip Mossman takes this familiar hit
and adds his own unique touch. The opening
features the brass with sax section fills. The
middle section goes into a double-time swing
and includes a solo for tenor sax, a soli for the
saxes, and a drum break. All the familiar lines
from the original are there too! Suggested solos
are included along with scale/chord sheets in
all keys. Highly recommended!
10297508 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Slim Chickens—Kris Berg. Here's Kris
Berg's chicken chart for 2019! Slim Chickens
is a melodic funk chart over a nice progression
and it's accessible for developing groups with
the lead trumpet range going to written G top
staff. There are written suggested solos for
tenor sax 1 and trombone 1 with very cool
backgrounds supporting the soloists. It cooks
at around 148 bpm with some nice bari sax
licks, a sax soli, and full-sounding ensemble
sections. Nothing slim here, it's a great chart,
and it's highly recommended!
10997196 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Soul Proprietor—Ellen Rowe. A gospel
rocker with a straight-eighth feel - this chart
rocks quietly and gradually builds in intensity
to the written or improvised solo space for
any saxophone, any rhythm section player, or
any brass player. Do not miss the saxophone
section soli without the rhythm section that
materializes after the solos. Then it's back to
the recap and a surprise ending. With its varied
textures, strong melody and happy attitude, this
chart is highly recommended!
10999974 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Star Eyes—Gene DePaul/arr. Rick Hirsch. This
arrangement of the classic tune is a great fit for
any performance or classroom. At a moderate
148 bpm, this chart has written eight-bar solos
for alto sax 1, tenor sax 1, trumpet 1, and
trombone 1 to let your leads be heard. This is
an arrangement that every library should have.
11400614 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Steampunk—Erik Morales. Heavy metal for big
band! Guitar is the featured solo instrument in
this very cool chart, so if you, the band and your
drummer dig a rock vehicle to wake everyone
up, this is it. The lead trumpet range is only to
written G on top of the staff, optional parts are
included for expanded instrumentations, and a
suggested guitar solo part is provided if needed.
Steampunk is totally exciting and a great vehicle
for guitar and big band!
10593779 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Superstition—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Mike Tomaro weaves this funk classic
by Stevie Wonder through a series of new
twists and turns, but he is careful to preserve
the great groove and signature horn riffs of the
original. There are featured solos for alto and
trumpet in this style defining hit that sets the
pace for the genre!
2481654 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Tell Me Something Good—Stevie Wonder/
arr. Mike Tomaro. This classic funk tune from
the 1970s was written by Stevie Wonder, but
became a huge hit for Rufus and Chaka Khan.
Featuring a slow and driving pulse with heavily
syncopated figures, this chart provides a
powerful change-of-pace for concerts, contests
and festivals.
10617878 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Two Seconds to Midnight—Alan Baylock.
This high-energy chart is perfect for concert
or festival performance because it's intensely
funky, and very cool! The intimate, small-group
sound of the solo segments for trombone and
guitar contrast effectively with the fully voiced
power of the rest of the chart, creating a very
satisfying rock-fusion groove!
2472237 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Updraft—Jeff Jarvis. You're going to love this
original tune. A solid, infectious 3/4 funk groove
is coupled with a modern-sounding chord
progression to give this driving chart plenty of
audience appeal. Solos are offered for tenor
sax and trumpet but can be assigned to other
instruments if desired.
11199480 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Upshift—Debra Stempien & Gregory Turner.
Bring back the 1960s' rhythm and blues
sound with this funky chart and let your rhythm
section groove! The bluesy chord progression
will remind listeners of such classics as
Unchain My Heart and I Heard It Through
the Grapevine. Optional written solos are
provided for electric piano and alto sax, with
chord symbols included for those preferring to
improvise. The lead trumpet plays up to a high
B, and the lead trombone plays a G.
11516187 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Uptown Funk!—arr. Paul Murtha. Here's
the ultimate in contemporary funk from Mark
Ronson and Bruno Mars! Paul Murtha captures
all the style and attitude in this exciting chart for
jazz ensembles. The melody is skillfully passed
around from section to section, and suggested
or improvised solo options are provided for
trumpet and tenor sax, along with written bass
lines and piano voicings. This one is hot and
highly recommended!
10500110 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Uptown Funk!—arr. Victor Lopez. Just like the
title, this funk/rock chart on the Mark Ronson
and Bruno Mars megahit is loaded with powerful
energy! The tempo is around 112 bpm, there's
a written alto sax solo provided, and it goes all
out, all the time. There are optional band vocals
and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Go uptown!
10513922 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Jazz/Rock & Funk
Medium-Advanced
& Advanced
Absoludicrous—Gordon Goodwin. More
accessible than most Gordon Goodwin charts,
this one is a killer funk tune that is unbelievably
exciting! Your jazz band players and audiences
will dig the poppin' rhythmic figures, the funky
style, outstanding ensemble passages and the
high energy. It lays well at around 120 bpm and
has written or improvised solos for alto/bari,
tenor, trumpet, and trombone. Electric piano
will sound great on the funky piano introduction,
the lead trumpet range is up to written high C,
and optional auxiliary percussion, flute and
vibes parts are included. Highly recommended!
It's Absoludicrous!
10513903 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 52.00
Ardiente—Michele Fernandez. All the fire and
spice you need to get the party going - this
solid Latin chart for developed high school
ensembles begins with an emotional rubato
piano introduction, then the salsa groove kicks
in and the chart takes off from there. There are
lots of interesting lines in all the wind parts, and
the rhythm section parts are very detailed. With
open solos for all instruments and some over-
the-top hip guitar licks, this is the real deal!
11501767 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
BEST
SELLERS
Jazz/Rock & Funk
Medium-Advanced
& Advanced
Best Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors like you.
Whiplash—Hank Levy/arr. Erik Morales.
10068794 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
Cold Duck Time—
Eddie Harris/arr. Alan Baylock.
10513936 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
The Neighbor from Naylor—Bryan Carter.
11503726 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . .MA 60.00
Hunting Wabbits—Gordon Goodwin.
2701978 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . .MA 70.00
The Jazz Police—Gordon Goodwin.
2477652 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . .MA 70.00
Playing with Fire—Christopher Artau.
11393022 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . .MA 50.00
Cross Roads—Kris Berg.
11393024 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . .MA 50.00
Groove Merchant—
Jerome Richardson/arr. Thad Jones.
2087823 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . A 60.00
Backrow Politics—Gordon Goodwin.
10028193 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . A 70.00
Voando em uma Vespa
(Flyin' on a Vespa)—Michele Fernandez.
11393026 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . .MA 50.00
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