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JAZZ-ROCK & FUNK
Our Man Dan—Mike Tomaro. This irresistible
chart has all the creativity and jazz craftsmanship
we have come to expect from Mike Tomaro. How
does a swing tune with a half-time rock groove
sound for creativity? Solo changes for alto and
tenor sax. Lead trumpet goes up to high D.
11503725 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
Pass the Hot Sauce—Brad Ciechomski.
Ignite an infectious hot Latin groove from the
downbeat! Utilizing authentic traditional rhythms
and repetition, this chart allows your young band
to lock in and turn up the heat! Your students
will experience the rhythmic energy of soca, or
soul calypso, which emphasizes the music's
connection to African-American and Trinidadian
traditions. Moderate ranges make this chart easily
playable across the score. Fun techniques and an
open solo section based on a captivating piano
montuno allow plenty of room to feature your
developing soloists.
11521139 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
Power It Up!—Jeff Jarvis. A solid introduction
sets up the tuneful melody. The driving funk
groove is coupled with a rich chord progression
to give this chart plenty of audience appeal. You'll
love this great, easy original.
11503707 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
Power Move (Flex Instrumentation)—Dean
Sorenson. Start your next concert with a powerful
move! A perfect vehicle for teaching sixteenth-
note rhythms, this funk chart has been carefully
composed to make the rhythms easy to read and
interpret. As is common in a lot of funk music,
there is a good deal of repetition. The opening
lick is played by the horns in a rhythm-out feel,
meaning the rhythm section is not providing a
groove at the very beginning. Following the solos
there's a short section of rhythm breaks that builds
into a reprise of the introduction.
11521135 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
Ram-Funk-tious—Kris Berg. Do you have a
funkadelic bass player and drummer with a
powerful lead trumpet? This is the showcase
you're looking for! This funk chart has loads of
excitement and drama with a hint of the classic
Earth Wind & Fire sound. It starts with the pedal to
the metal and stays intense right up to the trumpet
solo when the whole feel changes to a slow build.
The next big hits have the band trading short
phrases with the drums. Solo changes for tenor
sax and trumpet.
11501861 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
Ring Tone—Greg Nielsen. Cleverly based on a
generic cell phone sound, this calypso chart has a
modern flair. The first trumpet range is to written
G on top of the staff, and suggested written-
out solos are provided for alto sax, tenor sax,
trumpet, and trombone. It also includes auxiliary
percussion plus basic optional instruments. It's fun
and accessible with a catchy melodic hook!
11511953 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
Rio de Janeiro Blue—Richard Torrance & John
Haeny/arr. Rick Stitzel. Inspired by the recording
by jazz singer Randy Crawford, this version of
the marvelous tune features a smooth rock style
and a sultry, singable melody. Scored for vocal
soloist, this classy chart also features a brief solo
for alto sax.
11518971 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
Riverfront Strut—Dean Sorenson. Strut your
band's stuff with this funky New Orleans second-
line street-beat chart. The piece begins quietly, but
then the party really starts with all the wind players
improvising collectively. The first statement of the
melody will sure have your audience grooving.
After the solos, the music changes to a more
straight-ahead swing, followed by some rhythm
breaks before the second-line feel returns. Here,
the melody is presented in fragments. Interesting
and catchy for both your ensemble and audience!
11521132 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
Rock, Don't Roll—Kris Berg. A fun and straight-
forward rock groove reminiscent of an '80s TV
sitcom theme, this is scored for a full jazz ensemble
but playable by two altos, tenor, two trumpets,
trombone, and rhythm section. Solo changes for
alto, tenor, and bari sax; trumpet; and trombone.
11517934 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 52.00
Septaurian Funkfest—Mark Taylor. Nobody
does contemporary funk like Mark Taylor, and
this great-sounding chart gives every section
a chance to shine. Built over a recurring bass
line, the catchy sax melody is accompanied by
riffs from the brass. A solo for tenor sax is also
featured along with brief drum breaks and a solid
shout for the entire ensemble.
11518974 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Tu Valor—Michele Fernández. This attractive
and moderately paced original for young players
features a tuneful melody in a cha-cha style.
Scored with plenty of variety and textures, there is
also a short solo for tenor sax. The rhythm section
parts are carefully notated to ensure an authentic
stylistic interpretation.
11518982 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
A Warm Summer's Night—Terry White. If
you are looking for a fresh-sounding Latin rock
chart that features the full ensemble, look no
further. After the dynamic introduction, tenor sax
and trumpet 1 lead the way. Several harmonic,
melodic, and rhythmic themes are developed
as the music unfolds, making this a compelling
choice for concert or festival.
11503697 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
We Need to Talk (#3 in the Smart Phone
Series)—Steve Wiest. The third in the
smartphone series, this hip chart defines tight
harmonic scoring in a funk tune that will reach out
and grab you. Great horn licks abound, and the
rhythm section will have a blast. Funky!
11501915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
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