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POP HITS medium to advanced
Norwegian Wood—Lennon & McCartney/arr.
Bill Holman. Buddy Rich's band recorded this
Beatles tune, and it is one of Holman's best-
known charts. Treated as a jazz waltz, full of
excitement and energy, it features solos for
alto sax and trombone. Lots of raw power and
blistering figures make this the ideal concert
opener or closer!
2471103 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 60.00
Over the Rainbow—Harold Arlen/arr. Alan
Baylock. Do you have two trumpet players
to showcase? Here is a ballad everybody
knows, scored as a trumpet duet feature.
Everything is written, no improvised solos,
the lead trumpet range is to C above the
staff and the second part is to written A.
Lyrical and melodic, this chart is a sure-fire
crowd pleaser impeccably arranged by Alan
Baylock! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 52.00
Overjoyed—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mark Taylor.
This wonderful and classic ballad recorded by
Stevie Wonder is set here as a solo feature
for tenor saxophone. Beautifully accompanied
by piano only in the beginning, a mellow
accompaniment follows with flugelhorns and
trombones in bucket mutes as a medium
tempo bossa nova style settles in.
10617882 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 55.00
Pick Up the Pieces—arr. Victor Lopez. It's
funk/rock... you know it, you love it! The
tune is infectious, the arrangement is right
on target with no individual solos but plenty
of section and ensemble work. The sax soli
is crazy hot and the lead trumpet range is
to written A above the staff. Lots of unison
lines, some fun bari sax licks and a very
hip stop-time interlude that really cooks.
This arrangement really works for this
tune! Consider this chart a winner! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10068806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 52.00
Pick Up the Pieces—arr. Mark Taylor. An
ultra-funky and ultra-cool chart from the 70's
group Average White Band. The classic "horn
band" style showcases hot licks and a tight
rhythmic groove.
2385359 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 55.00
The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Mike
Tomaro. This timeless Mancini classic gets
a makeover inspired by the version recorded
by Bobby McFerrin. The groove is medium
swing with an occasional hint of rock thrown
in. This is a highly effective treatment for the
little big band instrumentation. Scored for 6
horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone) plus
rhythm section with optional parts included
for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
Highly recommended!
10376190 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . .M 45.00
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 . . . . . . .M 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. . . . . . . .M 45.00
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 . . . . . . .M 55.00
A Song for You—Leon Russell/arr. Mark
Taylor. Composed in 1970, A Song for You has
over the years become one of Leon Russell's
most popular songs, recorded by countless
artists including Peggy Lee, Michael Buble, Ray
Charles, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and
many others. Here is an outstanding version for
jazz ensemble arranged as a solo feature for
tenor saxophone.
10759340 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 50.00
Stairway to Heaven—Page & Plant/arr. Dallas
Burke. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant's iconic
rock tour-de-force receives a powerful and
dynamic treatment here for contemporary jazz
ensembles! This Led Zeppelin classic features
a creative concept with a lush rock ballad
beginning featuring a flugelhorn solo, before
the band starts a powerful and full ensemble
section. Next, the tempo speeds up and and
there's room to feature a soloist before the
tempo and intensity increase again and the
band starts to really rock. As the ensemble
reaches high gear, there's more solos over the
top of the band before returning to a lush ending
featuring the flugelhorn soloist again. If you're
looking for an effective and powerful production
chart, here it is! Highly recommended!
10752085 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 65.00
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 . . . . . . .M 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 . . . . . . .M 55.00
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
Theme from Spider-Man—Bob Harris & Paul
Francis Webster/arr. Mike Tomaro. This well-
known theme from the '60s is transformed into
a powerful swing chart for the entire ensemble.
Featuring saxes at the start with interjections
from the brass followed by a flexible solo section
for any player. The final tutti section starts out
unison then blossoms to a dynamic finish.
11357084 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 55.00
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 . . . . . . .M 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 . . . . . . .M 52.00
The Way We Were—Marvin Hamlisch/arr. Mark
Taylor. Celebrate the legend of Marvin Hamlisch
with this terrific, moderate Latin setting of one
of his timeless classics. A trombone soloist
is featured throughout along with a smooth
ensemble blend. An iconic standard!
10343790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 55.00
Welcome to the Jungle—arr. Paul Murtha.
Hailed as one of the greatest hard rock songs
of all time, this 1987 hit from Guns N' Roses
features familiar melodies and a relentless
drive throughout. Paul Murtha's hard-hitting
arrangement uses the saxes on the lead and
the brass on the signature riffs, along with terrific
interplay within the ensemble. There's a brief
written or improvised solo for alto sax. Rock
the stage with this one! Highly recommended!
10343785 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 55.00
What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/
arr. Alan Baylock. Alan Baylock sets this
wonderful tune in a sultry 12/8 groove played at
about 72 bpm, making it feel lazy and relaxed.
There are no solos, just sweet ensemble
writing all the way. The lead trumpet range
is to A above the staff and optional parts are
included for expanded instrumentations. This
outstanding chart is an ideal contrasting piece
for any performance!
10997206 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 54.00
What the World Needs Now is Love—Burt
Bacharach & Hal David/arr. Mark Taylor.
Paying tribute to legendary songwriter Burt
Bacharach, Mark Taylor uses a driving
up-tempo 4/4 swing style in this standout
arrangement. Saxes are featured at the start
with tasty contributions from the brass. Also
featured is a solo for trumpet, sax soli, key
change and full ensemble shout to the end.
Skillfully done!
11518985 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 55.00
Wichita Lineman—Jimmy Webb/arr. Eric
Richards. Although this was a pop hit back in
the late 1960s, this familiar ballad lends itself
nicely for jazz ensemble treated here as a
jazz waltz. Scored to feature a solo trombone,
alternate solo parts are provided for B-flat and
E-flat instruments for added flexibility. This
terrific setting features a driving style with solid
hits for the full ensemble as well as feature
spots for the brass section and also the saxes.
11172096 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 55.00
Won't You Be My Neighbor? (It's a Beautiful
Day in the Neighborhood)—Fred Rogers/arr.
Mike Tomaro. As the world reflects on one of
its most genuinely kind souls in the person of
Mr. Rogers, fellow Pittsburgh neighbor Mike
Tomaro pays tribute to Mr. Rogers' famous TV
theme in this laid-back samba setting. This is
not juvenile sounding, it's very sophisticated and
hip, with solos for tenor sax and trombone. This
one will have tremendous audience appeal!
2701404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 50.00
You Can Call Me Al—Paul Simon/arr.
Michele Fernandez. Don't miss this fantastic
arrangement of the lead single from Paul
Simon's acclaimed album Graceland, recorded
in 1986. The music was inspired by Simon's
trip to South Africa, and this song went on to
become one of his biggest hits. This upbeat
version gives it a great-sounding groove and
skillful interplay between all sections of the band.
11518986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 55.00
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