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Get It On—Bill Chase/arr. Victor Lopez. This
chart is exciting jazz-rock...pure and simple!
From the jazz-rock group Chase, it features the
trumpet section and has written solos for tenor
sax, trumpet and trombone. The lead trumpet
range is to written Bb above the staff. There's
also a cool cascading chorale section. Optional
parts are included for flute, horn in F, baritone/
tenor sax and tuba. Hit it hard and keep the
energy pumping!
10049714 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Gospel John—Jeff Steinberg/arr. Andy
Clark. Check out this incredible arrangement
of Maynard Ferguson's gospel favorite...it's
hot as ever, but now any high school with
a decent trumpet player can play it! Andy
Clark's arrangement closely follows Maynard's
recorded version, except for a much more
playable introduction, new backgrounds for the
solos and some rewriting in the trumpet parts
(1st tpt. still goes to an "E"). This one is going
to be played for a long, long time!
2348142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Gottaluvit—Steve Wiest/arr. Blair Bielawski.
From the album Red by horn band Vinyl
Hampdin, this funk/rock tune is full of energy.
Kicking off with a cool guitar lick, this chart
dives into great writing for your horns to play
out and features an alto sax solo over blues-
tinged changes. You gotta love this chart!
11393018 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Grandview Groove—Doug Beach. This
incredible 1/2 time shuffle funk has it all: a
bassline that doesn't quit, an infectious groove,
hip figures and melodic lines, and an incredibly
funky breakdown with the power of the bassline
doubling the melody. An excellent opportunity for
your guitar player to flex their soloing muscles.
11503721 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Here to Stay—Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays/arr.
Bob Curnow. Set in an easy-going rock feel,
this Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays composition
is sure to be a band and audience favorite.
Based on the original recording from the Pat
Metheny Group album We Live Here, Here
to Stay is another remarkable arrangement
from Bob Curnow that includes solo space
for trumpet, sweeping lyrical ensemble
passages, and contrasting interludes that
build to a climatic ending. If your band loves
playing Metheny and Mays rock charts, then
this is a must-have!
10759930 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Higher Ground—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike
Tomaro. From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed 1973
album Innervisions, this infectious funk tune has
been covered by a variety of artists over the
years and found its way into several movies.
With a distinctive rock shuffle groove and
memorable riffs, Mike Tomaro has transformed
this into a sizzling version for jazz ensemble.
10188761 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Hit the Bricks—Gordon Goodwin. Here's
something you don't often find! If you want to
play Gordon Goodwin charts but find they are a
little too challenging, check this out! Composed
and arranged by Gordon Goodwin specifically
for middle or high school level, this funky chart is
totally hot! The lead trumpet range is to written
G on top of the staff, there are suggested or
improvised solos for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet
and trombone along with backgrounds on cue.
This chart is very playable by a good middle
school or a high school jazz ensemble. It's the
Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band sound, but
accessible for your band. Play it now! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10093187 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .53.00
Honk—Jeff Jarvis. Ever since the widespread
popularity of the Jeff Jarvis funk original
Critical Mass, requests for a sequel have
been pouring in. At last, Jeff has composed
and arranged Honk, with all the characteristics
that made its predecessor such a hit with jazz
ensembles, only at a slightly more accessible
level. Like Critical Mass, Honk begins with a
cool sax section introduction, clearly placing
your baritone saxophonist in the limelight,
but without excessive technical demands.
Everyone has interesting and challenging parts
to play throughout and the modulation near the
end gives it an extra, added lift. The solos are
open and the backgrounds can be varied by
instrumentation. This one is hot from beginning
to end! Very highly recommended!
2702672 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Hurricane Season—Troy Andrews/arr. John
Wasson. From the Trombone Shorty CD
Backatown, this tune features the powerful
underlying pulse of a New Orleans second
line feel along with elements of contemporary
rock. There's written or improvised solo space
for trumpet. In this exciting chart, the ensemble
alternately screams with the full band riffs,
then settles into a simmering rhythmic groove.
Also included are written bass lines and piano
voicings. A real treat to perform and hear!
10490297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
I Love Lucy—arr. Paul Baker. Check out this
hip-hop setting by Paul Baker on the famous TV
theme. Unique, but very appealing, it's loaded
with wonderful writing, great development,
written or improvised solos for trumpet, tenor
sax, and drums, a hip sax soli, and the lead
trumpet range is only to written G on top of the
staff. This outstanding chart is also playable
with optional expanded instrumentations. This
arranger does this style extremely well and this
one is no exception. Highly recommended!
10593761 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Intro to Art—Bret Zvacek. This hip and
swinging chart is a tribute to the legendary
hard-bop drummer Art Blakey, who led one
of the most important groups in jazz history
from 1955-1990: Art Blakey and the Jazz
Messengers. This chart is a perfect way to
introduce young players to this group and their
style of music.
11503722 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Maiden Voyage—Herbie Hancock/arr. Erik
Morales. Here is the beautiful Herbie Hancock
tune in a stellar arrangement by Erik Morales.
Creative and sophisticated but not technically
difficult. The lead trumpet range is only to
written F-sharp top line. There are written solo
spaces for tenor sax and piano, wonderful
voicings and moving lines. This is a joyous
chart from top to bottom. Optional parts are
included for flute, horn in F, baritone/tenor sax
and tuba. Play this chart, it stands above the
rest! Highly recommended!
10049710 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Make Me Smile—James Pankow/arr. John
Wasson. One of the first tunes to put the
group Chicago on the map was this early
rocker from 1970. John Wasson stays true
to the original in this outstanding version for
jazz ensemble that features solos for alto
sax, guitar, and all the signature horn licks.
Suggested solos are included along with
chord/scale sheets in all keys.
10297505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Mamacita—Joe Henderson/arr. Alan Baylock.
A groovy straight-eighth feel on this jazz
standard with amazing parts for all and an intro
that is nothing but fire. The tempo is around
154 bpm, and the lead trumpet range is to
written B-flat above the staff. Sample solos are
provided for alto and tenor sax, plus optional
flute and vibes parts. Energy prevails!
11511951 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Mister Magic (Mr. Magic)—arr. Roger
Holmes. Skillfully blending jazz with R&B,
saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. created
a fusion classic with his 1975 recording of this
tune. This chart beautifully adapts the soulful
lines and hypnotic groove for jazz ensemble in
this nicely scored arrangement.
10522908 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
The Moment of Truth—Roger Schmidli. The
alto soloist faces their "moment of truth" in this
uplifting and funky feature that provides the
soloist a chance to really show off their flair and
energy. Starting with a fun yet relaxed opening,
it isn't long before the chart leads into a punchy
bridge section featuring the whole band. There
is a brief respite before the soloist takes an
extended improvised solo and we begin to hear
the ensemble develop. The band continues
to build with the soloist and finally tears into a
simple but powerful band shout section that
lets the drummer really let loose! The chart
concludes as the soloist finally returns to the
original melody before ending their own moment
of truth with a musical sigh of relief in the final
bars! Great trombone writing. Get this chart!
11347395 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Morocco—Russ Freeman/arr. Gordon
Goodwin. Originally recorded by jazz fusion
masters, The Rippingtons, this chart for jazz
ensemble features a great "Birdland-like"
groove and Gordon Goodwin's creativity and
total command of the big band idiom. The sax
section is featured along with solo space for alto
sax. Here's a chart that will never sound old!
2262517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Motown Tribute—arr. Eric Richards. The
music of Motown continues to stand the test of
time with catchy melodies and well-constructed
songs. Here's a well-crafted and entertaining
production number that features I Heard It
Through the Grapevine; My Girl and Dancing
in the Streets. Included is an open solo section
during Dancing in the Streets with written
samples for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone.
10960650 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .60.00
No Harm/No Fowl—Kris Berg. Kris Berg's
annual chicken chart has arrived! It's a very
accessible rock groove played around 146
bpm and features written-out solo opportunities
for all saxes and all brass along with a lead
trumpet range that lets your player show off
within a comfortable range. This chart has a
catchy melody, is fun to play, and will please
the band and the audience!
11400568 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Ojitos (Little Eyes)—Michele Fernandez.
Having written this for her son in 1998,
composer Michele Fernandez brings us this
highly emotional and rewarding work for jazz
ensemble. The nostalgic opening solo section
(which is optional) leads to a sizzling salsa
groove that gradually intensifies throughout. The
distinctive melody is complemented by lushly
scored countermelodies, and all rhythm section
parts are carefully notated for authenticity.
11401137 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
11501528 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50
Papa's Got a Brand New Bag—James
Brown/arr. Allen Gray. This funky soul classic
from the great James Brown, known by
audiences young and old, makes an exciting
chart that will get your band "on the good
foot"! The solo section features space for any
instrument and a great learning opportunity to
solo over E-flat blues changes. The horn parts
will have your players playing tight lines and
really killing it on stage! Put this tune in your
bag of tricks!
11202586 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .65.00
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 . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Poinciana—Nat Simon/arr. Mike Dana. This
jazz standard is treated with a light and sort
of funky groove played at a laid-back tempo.
Written-out solos are provided for trumpet 1
(optional flugelhorn) and alto sax 1 along with
some very nice ensemble sections. This chart
is great to slow things down on your program
and still keep the audience engaged.
11400586 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Red Clay—Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mark Taylor.
From jazz great Freddie Hubbard, here is one
of his most famous tunes in a solidly written
chart by Mark Taylor. With a funky rock feel
and well-known riffs, your band will enjoy
performing this one time and again! This is
also a great chart for your soloists!
10072800 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .55.00
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Jazz/Rock & Funk
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Best Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors like you.
No Harm/No Fowl—Kris Berg.
11400568 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Sir Duke—
Stevie Wonder/arr. Michael Mossman.
10297508 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
The Chicken—
Alfred James Ellis/arr. Kris Berg.
2467934 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Victor Lopez.
10277740 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
#1 No Pickles—Mathew Montgomery.
11399439 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Crunchy Frog—Gordon Goodwin.
10311433 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Critical Mass—Jeff Jarvis.
2439297 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
The Incredibles (Medley)—
Michael Giacchino/arr. Stephen Bulla.
2480196 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Feels So Good—
Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor Lopez.
2480787 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
September—arr. Mark Taylor.
10016127 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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