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POP HITS medium-easy / medium to advanced
No Time to Die—Billie Eilish O'Connell &
Finneas O'Connell/arr. Paul Murtha. Add this
Billie Eilish hit to the growing list of iconic
themes from the James Bond saga. This great-
sounding chart features a rock ballad style with
an alto sax soloist in the beginning and again
at the end. Classy and mysterious!
11357090 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Paranoid—Black Sabbath/arr. Allen Gray. This
epic rock tune from the group Black Sabbath
gets a high-energy treatment for jazz band! Get
ready to turn the amps up to 11 as the band
starts with a big, blowing, up-tempo hard rock
intro before the familiar melody kicks in. The
solo section features written or ad-lib solos
for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, or trombone
before a key change that keeps this chart on
fire until the end. Highly accessible, the lead
trumpet only plays up to an A above the staff.
11516030 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .65.00
Pinball Wizard (from Tommy)—Peter
Townshend/arr. John Wasson. The Who
recorded their landmark rock opera "Tommy" in
1969, and from the album Pinball Wizard went
on to become an enduring classic. This solid
version for jazz ensemble gives each section a
feature spot on the melody, interspersed with the
full band on the hard-hitting chorus. A written or
improvised solo is included for tenor sax.
10931676 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Play That Funky Music—Robert Parissi/
arr. Victor Lopez. Fun and excitement will
be had by all with this riff-based classic funk
chart! There are no solos... just plenty of funky
groove plus a call-and-response section and
tonal shifts that constantly kick it up a notch.
The lead trumpet range is to written top line F
sharp. Keep the funky juices flowing!
10011938 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Puttin' on the Ritz—Irving Berlin/arr. Roger
Holmes. Irving Berlin's tuneful standard was
put back on the map with the classic scene
from Mel Brooks' movie "Young Frankenstein."
This clever arrangement alternates between
a two-beat feel and straight-ahead swing
featuring solo space for tenor sax, trumpet,
and even a short solo for bass. Fun!
11373889 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Runaway Baby—arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded
by Bruno Mars, this contemporary rock tune
is actually a throwback to an earlier time
reminiscent of the James Brown funk style.
Featuring an energetic pulse that never quits
along with a catchy melody, this chart is a
real showstopper! The solo section includes
options for alto, trumpet, or trombone with
suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all
keys. Pure excitement!
10317268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Senorita—arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by
contemporary artists Shawn Mendes with
Camila Cabello, this popular hit has ruled
the pop charts with its seductive Latin style
and memorable melodies. This version for
developing players features brief written
or improvised solo spots for alto sax and
trombone and later highlights for all sections.
11172119 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Shadow of Your Smile—Johnny Mandel/
arr. Roy Phillippe. Every now and then it comes
along, a ballad so hauntingly beautiful that it
may just be the highlight of your concert! This is
one such gem. After a solo piano introduction,
the familiar minor melody is gently taken up
by the band. Alto sax and trumpet both get
solo passages but, for the most part, it is the
ensemble effort that makes this chart one of
the best.
2467744 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Tank! (from Cowboy Bebop)—Yoko
Kanno/arr. Paul Murtha. In this high-octane
arrangement of the funk-rock theme from the
anime series Cowboy Bebop, a hip rhythm
section groove sets the tone and sixteenth-note
syncopation and biting articulations propel the
energy. An accessible arrangement for young
bands perfect for teaching funk style.
11510422 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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
Vehicle—James Peterik/arr. Ralph Ford.
Here's a powerhouse arrangement of this rock
classic that will motivate your students and
excite your audiences. It's got plenty of solid
full-band writing as well as sectional solis and
trades. Trombone 1 is featured for a chorus
with a written-out solo and a brief cadenza,
and the lead trumpet range is up to an optional
written A. This is a must-have rock chart that is
highly recommended!
10011915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Vivir Mi Vida—arr. Terry White. Recorded in
2013 by Marc Anthony, this salsa cover version of
"C'est la vie" by Algerian singer Khaled has logged
over a billion views on YouTube! Terry's sizzling
arrangement features plenty of variety, a solo
for trumpet, and a key change to an exciting full
band finish. With its appealing Latin groove and
modest tempo, this one is sure to be fun to play.
11518983 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Walk the Dinosaur—arr. John Wasson. This
catchy funk tune was recorded by Was (Not
Was) in 1987, but more recently popularized
in pop culture including the movies "Ice Age:
Dawn of the Dinosaurs," "The Flintstones," and
"Super Mario Bros." This funky version shows
why some tunes just never go out of style.
Included is a suggested solo for tenor sax and
the signature chant "boom, boom, ack-a lack-a
lack-a boom." Pure fun!
10317277 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .50.00
We Don't Talk About Bruno (from "Encanto")
—Lin-Manuel Miranda/arr. Paul Murtha. Here's
the popular hit from Disney's "Encanto" skillfully
adapted for young jazz ensemble. This great-
sounding chart features a moderate Latin
groove and short solos (written or ad lib.) for
tenor sax and trombone.
11390086 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
Wipe Out—arr. Dallas Burke. Your audience
will go wild with this accessible solo feature
for your drummer! This version of Wipe Out
plays homage to the Surfaris' original with
plenty of drum solos, but adds a modern-day
sound with dynamic horn licks. The middle of
the chart transitions to a James Brown-style
funk section, then to swing for the solo section
before returning to the original rock groove. The
ultimate crowd-pleaser!
10752093 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .65.00
You're Welcome (from "Moana")—Lin-
Manuel Miranda/arr. John Wasson. From the
hit movie "Moana," this easy-going song adapts
beautifully for jazz ensemble with its tuneful
theme and reggae/shuffle style. The melody is
passed around the ensemble with the saxes,
followed by the trumpets, and then trombones.
Also included is a short written solo for trumpet
with a distinctive stop-time accompaniment.
10759346 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Pop Hits
Medium to Advanced
25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Mike Tomaro.
One of the early hits from the rock band
Chicago, this hard-hitting tune is always
exciting to play! Powerfully scored here in the
six-horn format by Mike Tomaro.
11518954 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 50.00
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 . . . . . . .M 55.00
Beauty and the Beast—Alan Menken/arr.
Gordon Goodwin. Gordon Goodwin pays
tribute to the great Count Basie on this famous
Disney tune. With a slow Basie groove, solos
for piano and tenor sax, dynamics galore, and
a fabulous shout chorus, this is a fantastic chart
from start to finish. As performed by Gordon
Goodwin's Big Phat Band.
10012004 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . MA 70.00
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 . . . . . . .M 55.00
Blackbird—Lennon & McCartney/arr.
Mark Taylor. The haunting and distinctive
Blackbird, from The Beatles' White Album, is
adapted here in a moderate and soft samba
style in the Little Big Band format. Trumpet
and alto sax are featured on the melody and
for written or improvised solos. This creative
chart also has some nice ensemble trades
with the drums. Flexibly scored for three
saxes, two trumpets, one trombone, and four
rhythm with optional additional parts for alto
sax, tenor sax and trombone.
10909026 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . .M 45.00
Blues Brothers Revue—arr. Roger Holmes.
Fun and exciting, this rousing production
number features those rompin' tunes made
famous by the Blues Brothers! A great way
to provide something a little different at your
next jazz concert, this invigorating medley
includes Everybody Needs Somebody to
Love, Soul Man, Soul Finger, and I Can't Turn
You Loose. Yep, they're all there..count 'em!
Highly recommended!
10005181 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 55.00
Bridge Over Troubled Water—Paul Simon/
arr. Alan Baylock. Arranger Alan Baylock
delivers his distinctive, lush and in-demand
ballad style to this wonderful song in a more
contemporary setting. It's set at 92 bpm,
there are no individual solos, just delicious
harmony throughout. The trumpet section
frequently carries the melody and the lead
trumpet range is to written high C. There
are optional parts included plus vibraphone
for expanded instrumentations. Sensational
ballad! Highly recommended!
10355580 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .M 52.00
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