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JAZZ/ROCK & FUNK medium-easy / medium
Think—Franklin & White/arr. Paul Murtha.
In the movie "The Blues Brothers," Aretha
Franklin stole the show with her classic
performance of this soulful rocker. It begins
with trombones and then features the entire
ensemble in this hot chart for developing jazz
bands. There's a flexible solo section, however,
written sample solos are provided for alto sax,
trumpet and trombone. This exciting crowd
pleaser is highly recommended!
10963308 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Ulterior Motive—Doug Beach. This swinging
original is everything you're looking for in a hip
and accessible chart to teach young players
the foundations of big band playing from form
to style. A must-have!
11503719 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Unleash the Chicken—Kris Berg. Oh yeah,
a funky New Orleans groove garnished with
chicken flavor! The lead trumpet range is
to written G on top of the staff and includes
suggested written solos for tenor sax and
trombone. It's a very accessible writing that
will please.
11511957 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Watermelon Man—Herbie Hancock/arr. Mike
Kamuf. Oh yeah! This is a crowd pleaser
and a band pleaser... a win-win! Fun, funky,
hip, groovy— call it what you want, this chart
is excellent in every way... and if you have a
decent bari player, he or she will really love this
one. There are written solos for alto and tenor
sax, a stop-time without rhythm section for the
saxes, a fantastic interlude section, a monster
shout chorus, and some short drum fills...
what's not to like!? Very highly recommended!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10071893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
What'd I Say?—Ray Charles/arr. Allen Gray.
Ray Charles. Need we say more? Ranked
tenth on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs
of All Time, this soulful anthem mixes rhumba,
rhythm and blues styles for a chart your
audience and your students will really enjoy.
Saxes, trumpet and trombone sections all get
a taste of the melody mixed in with fun horn
riffs. The solo section features a written alto sax
solo or improvised solos for tenor sax, trumpet
or trombone. Next, the chart goes into a call
and response chorus everyone will recognize
before igniting into a big finish with a recap
of the main theme. Sparkling, authentic and
highly recommended!
11000497 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Jazz/Rock & Funk
Medium
#1 No Pickles—Mathew Montgomery. You
are going to love this chart! Full of flavor and
funk, there is plenty of groove and energy to
go around in this blues-based chart. Your
trombone soloist will love the opportunity left
open to solo in this tune backed by a rocking
groove. And you will love how this one ends!
11399439 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .60.00
727 South Broad Street—Lars Halle. Let your
baritone sax player show off with this chart!
This swing tune with featured solo has a dark
yet curious feeling to it that your musicians will
have a great time playing.
11403531 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Africa—Paich & Porcaro/arr. John Wasson.
Originally a #1 hit for Toto in the early 1980s,
and recorded again by the group Weezer, this
powerful rock anthem features a distinctive
groove and memorable lines. In this chart it's
given a contemporary spin while maintaining
the feel and drive of the original. There's solo
space for trumpet. Highly recommended!
10960648 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Anthem—Cam McAllister. Your band (and
audience) will love this intriguing chart.
Beautiful and evocative, this flowing piece
moves through several extended passages
that weave engaging melodic ideas and
captivating harmony over a floating rhythm
section feel. Scored for flugelhorns, solo
changes for alto sax.
11503713 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Arnge Drank (Orange Juice with Attitude)—
Paul Baker. Wow... orange drink with an
attitude! Texas writer Paul Baker presents
an outstanding funk chart beginning with a
piano riff to set up the rhythm groove before
the trumpet and altos hit with the melody.
Trombones and low saxes support with
counterpoint. After the trombones take it
through the bridge the saxes again state the
melody in a dramatic stop time section that
moves into the trumpet and trombone solos.
After a drum solo, the bari and bass trombone
shine as they set the funky foundation for the
shout chorus. A return of the piano riff sets up
the final melodic statement and dramatic coda.
Trumpet range to written High C. Trombone to
G. Pure fun, and highly recommended!
10369423 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Attack of the Killer Trombones—Chris Sharp.
Here is the trombone section feature you've
been looking for! The Sing, Sing, Sing style
and ensemble writing will give your trombones
plenty to sink their teeth into. The lead trumpet
range extends to high C.
11515273 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .75.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Victor Lopez.
Just listen to this chart and you know you
have to have it as Victor Lopez brings the
original Weather Report version to life for
jazz ensembles. All the ingredients are here,
plus solo space (written or improvised) for
alto 1 and/or trumpet 2, nice chord voicings
throughout, and the lead trumpet top note is
only a written G on top of the staff. Very easy to
assemble and perform, this will be a hit every
time! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10277740 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Blackbird—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Perhaps one of the Beatles' lesser
known tunes, Blackbird remains one of their
most creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro's
smooth setting uses a blend of light funk
along with a brief samba section to create a
truly outstanding effect. The theme is stated
simply in the beginning by trumpet, followed
by an array of orchestrational textures and
harmonies. Highly recommended!
10098755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Blueprint—Dave Rivello. A cool rubato opening
transitions into a laid-back bossa groove with
bluesy melodic lines and rich harmonies.
Soprano sax and voice add a fresh and unique
color. Solo opportunity for tenor sax.
11503723 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Bluestone Lane—Roger Schmidli. Feature
your lead trombone with this great chart.
Things start off sultry with a written solo and
ethereal lines in the saxophones and trumpets.
When things come together, it has some
punch. Later on, the trombonist improvises for
an extended solo. If you are looking to feature
your lead trombone and have a great group
that can back them up, go for this chart!
11347399 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
The Boulevard—Peter Sciaino. The 1960's
Blue Note era inspired this Latin rock chart that
is bursting with energy and drive. With solos
for alto sax and trumpet, this unique work
uses interplay between the winds along with
interesting harmonic structure to stand out from
the crowd.
11393016 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Brother Mister—Christian McBride/arr. Mike
Kamuf. A stop-time development section and
a power shout chorus are but a few of the
exciting features of this straight-eighth groove
chart composed by Christian McBride. Set at a
medium tempo, this hip tune includes written
or improvised solos for alto 1, trumpet 2, tenor
1, and drums. The lead trumpet range is to
written A above the staff and optional parts are
included for expanded instrumentations. Very
cool in a contemporary way!
10311431 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Bug Juice—Adrien Re. Bug Juice is a groovy,
hip-hop inspired chart that will give your best
trumpet, tenor sax and trombone a great
opportunity for showcasing! It also features
a cool breakdown section with a nod to Bob
Mintzer that sets up the open solo section. The
whole piece is rounded out with a powerful
shout chorus and modulation. This one is going
to bring the place down!
11199472 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. Mike Tomaro.
You know it as swing, but this is the hot version
recorded by Chicago! Ellington's famous
standard gets a fresh face-lift in this exciting
arrangement by Mike Tomaro!
2354991 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
The Chicken—Alfred James Ellis/arr. Kris
Berg. If you've got a strong bassist, this is your
showstopper! This chart, made famous by
bass virtuoso Jaco Pastorius, gets kicking with
a killer gospel chorale, but is soon interrupted
by one of the funkiest bass lines ever played!
Soon the entire band is in on it with a Tower
of Power-style sound that is sure to impress
everyone listening!
2467934 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .54.00
Christmas Time Is Here—Vince Guaraldi/arr.
Mike Tomaro. Here is a fresh, relaxed swinging
arrangement of the beloved Charlie Brown
Christmas favorite. Set in 4/4 and scored for
small jazz ensemble, this setting shows off rich
harmonic writing, hip swinging figures, and
open solos for all instruments. Instrumentation:
alto, tenor, bari, trumpet 1 & 2, trombone, and
rhythm section, optional vibes.
11373262 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Cold Duck Time—Eddie Harris/arr. Erik
Morales. Eddie Harris' Cold Duck Time
features a straight eighth feel and a very hip
opening intro lick. This terrific chart is set in a
funky, rock groove at about 132 - 144 bpm and
has written or improvised solo space for alto
sax, bari sax, trumpet 2, and guitar. The lead
trumpet range is to written A above the staff
(with an optional B). This chart totally cooks!
Highly recommended!
10355584 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Critical Mass—Jeff Jarvis. Here's a chart that
everybody's gonna like! It's a straight-ahead
funk chart with an infectious beat, popping
bass, cool sax licks and hard brass pops. If
you've tried Jeff's other funk charts, you're
going to want this one. And if you haven't, you'd
better get started! Definitely a hip, groovin' tune
that better bands will get into!
2439297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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