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JAZZ/ROCK & FUNK medium-advanced & advanced /
POP HITS very easy
Playing with Fire—Christopher Artau. Perfect
for concert or contest, this Latin rock chart
channels the styling of Carlos Santana with a
shimmering guitar part that is perfect for a strong
performer. From top to bottom, this chart is hot
and will make the perfect closer to your set.
11393022 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 50.00
Running with Scissors—Gordon Goodwin.
Running with Scissors is a very hip, funky
groove chart played around 168 bpm. It's
loaded with classic Gordon Goodwin flair, plus
sample solos are provided for C instruments,
E-flat alto or bari saxes, B-flat tenor, B-flat
trumpet, and trombone. It begins as a nice, quiet
funk groove, develops, and has great textural
variation between the rhythm section and
horns. The lead trumpet range is to written high
C with an optional D. Included is an auxiliary
percussion part and optional parts for flute
and vibes. More accessible than many Gordon
Goodwin charts, your band and its audiences
will totally enjoy this one. Highly recommended!
10867429 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 54.00
Salsa Rico—Jeff Jarvis. Salsa Rico is fast
and hot right off the top! The saxes take the
lead with brass answers and the excitement
continues to build. Effective salsa rhythms are
utilized and the brass ranges are moderate
for more proficient groups. The solos are ad
lib for trombone and trumpet, or anyone, over
accessible straight-ahead changes. Make sure
to check out the potent a cappella ensemble
section after the solos. It's a salsa party!
10882610 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Squiggly—Kris Berg. Squiggly is the ultimate
feature for a contemporary guitarist. A quirky
funk melody over a blues chord progression
makes the perfect funk chart for any festival,
contest or concert. The solo space could be
for guitar, tenor sax 1, piano and/or bass.
There are no woodwind doubles and the lead
trumpet range goes to F. Recorded by Kris
Berg and The Metroplexity Big Band on Time
Management featuring Andy Timmons.
10875721 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 65.00
Strut—Rick Hirsch. Strut is the low-end feature
you've been waiting for! Feature your bass
trombonist and/or your bari sax player in a funky
James Brown groove a la Cold Sweat. The
solos are notated with optional improvisation.
Rhythm section parts are notated as needed,
and several alternate parts are included in the
set for expanded instrumentation. Your band
and audiences will get up, get on up with Strut!
10999421 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Tell Me a Bedtime Story—Herbie Hancock/
arr. Alan Baylock. Don't miss this great chart
that's an ideal candidate for festivals and
contests! It's a funky, straight-eighth groove on
a sensational composition comfortably laying
at about 118 bpm. The tempo is laid-back, the
lead trumpet range is up to written high D, and
includes an improvised solo for tenor sax, plus
there are a few easy meter changes. This is a
winner in every respect!
10513942 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
That Old Black Magic—Johnny Mercer/
arr. Mike Tomaro. The well-known 1940s
standard has been revived in this grooving
new shuffle funk version. Featuring tenor sax
and trumpet solo sections, this arrangement
slows things down and lets your jazz
ensemble come unleashed.
11373147 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Tutu—Marcus Miller/arr. Michael Philip
Mossman. In 1987 Miles Davis took home
the Grammy award for best jazz instrumental
soloist for his performance of this composition
by Marcus Miller. From the album of the same
name, Tutu is creatively arranged here for full
big band in a sultry hip-hop fusion style similar
to the original. Featuring distinctive modal style
harmonies, and a few twists and turns, and solos
for trumpet (naturally) and alto sax, this is sure to
be a standout selection for any ensemble!
10461358 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 55.00
Tweet Fatigue—Gordon Goodwin. Gordon
Goodwin wrote this superb chart for a good
high school jazz ensemble to be played around
126 bpm with a straight-eighth feel and a rock
groove. The saxes start things off a cappella
then things heat up in a quirky, but clever
Goodwin way. Solo space is provided for a
variety of players with separate sample solos
provided for C, B-flat, E-flat, and trombone
soloists. An auxiliary percussion part plus all
the usual optional parts plus vibes are included
for augmented instrumentations. Here's your
festival chart that's highly recommended!
10756402 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 52.00
Us—Thad Jones. This funky rock classic is from
the Thad Jones library, and it's Thad at his best...
full of great energy and flawless orchestration!
546846 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Voando em uma Vespa (Flyin' on a
Vespa)—Michele Fernandez. Composer
Michele Fernandez created this authentic
Brazilian samba chart that puts the listener on
a Vespa flying down the road. Full of driving
rhythms and intentional articulations, this
superb work will be a challenge but still fun for
your band.
11393026 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 50.00
What You Dealin' With?—Wycliffe Gordon.
This is the show closer that will bring down the
house! The main groove is a funky boogaloo
at about 103 bpm, plus a band chant, a swing
section, and a gospel feel. Flexible solo space
with written solos is provided for trombone 1,
alto, tenor, and trumpet 2, and the lead trumpet
range is to high C. Hey, there's something here
for everyone!
10452164 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . A 60.00
Whiplash—Hank Levy/arr. Erik Morales.
Featured in the 2014 movie "Whiplash,"
depicting the relationship between an
ambitious student musician and an abusive,
yet respected instructor, this chart is a super-
exciting work in 7/4 composed by Hank Levy
and arranged by Erik Morales. Don't be
intimidated by the meter... it's challenging, but
after a few minutes it feels quite natural and the
students will totally groove on it. The melody
is stated by 2nd trumpet and 1st alto with
solo space for both on easy chord changes.
Articulation is critical and the rhythm section
may want to spend some quality time together.
The lead trumpet range is to written D above
the staff. This is a unique but very desirable
chart to have in your library. You won't regret
playing Whiplash!
10068794 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Pop Hits
Very Easy
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 . . . . . . . . . .45.00
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
Celebration—arr. Victor Lopez. Kool and
the Gang's timeless #1 hit is available in this
wonderful arrangement for young ensembles.
The sax scoring sounds full and rich, and the
low brass along with bari sax have the chance
to really get down. Trumpet 1 range to written
E-flat top space. A guaranteed hit!
11511947 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Cissy Strut—arr. Rick Stitzel. Originally
recorded by The Meters in 1969, Cissy Strut
has since become a model for playing funk
as recorded by both jazz and rock artists. The
signature bass line is played by trombones,
tenors and baritone sax, and the entire band
joins in with catchy riffs. There are short solo
breaks for the bass and drums, along with
solo or soli spots for saxes and trumpets.
The solos are suggested or improvised, or
played as written by the individual sections.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this chart on Cissy Strut will
become one of your new favorites!
10625171 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Counting Stars—arr. John Berry. Recorded
by American rock band OneRepublic, this
popular hard-driving hit is establishing a solid
place in today's culture. With its driving pulse
and eighth-note based rhythms, Counting
Stars adapts nicely here for young jazz
bands. The entire ensemble is featured as
well as individual sections in this very easy
arrangement. It's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10523766 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
Cupid Shuffle—arr. Rick Stitzel. Here's the hot
dance hit recorded by Cupid in a hard-hitting,
yet easy to play version for young players! The
melody is cleverly traded between sections,
and there are no solos required. A teaching
unit with exercises for rhythm and melody
is included, and it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10374186 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Don't Stop Believin'—arr. John Berry.
Here's the rock classic from the group
Journey, and made famous recently in the
TV series Glee, in a terrific and easy chart
that will go together quickly. Trumpets
are featured on the melody with plenty of
solid full band accompaniment. Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10098797 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
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