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POP CHARTS
JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
V E R Y E ASY
25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by the group Chicago, this signature hit has
gone on to become a rock classic. Paul Murtha's easy
arrangement is playable with very limited rehearsal
time, but still has an authentic and hard-driving feel.
Included are optional solos or solis for any sax and any
brass instrument. Suggested solos and scale/chord
sheets in all keys are included. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, it also includes
a CD. Highly recommended!
10188529 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Ain't No Mountain High Enough—arr. John Berry.
Recorded by such greats as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross
and most recently Michael McDonald, this rockin'
Motown classic will sound great with your beginning
players. Easy to learn and fun to play, it's arranged for
full jazz ensemble, but can be played with as few as
3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm section
and also includes optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets,
French horn and tuba.
10061496 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle Book")—
arr. Paul Murtha. Ever since The Bare Necessities was
first introduced in the classic movie "The Jungle Book,"
this catchy tune has remained a familiar favorite.
Featured again in the 2016 movie, here is an easy
arrangement that will make young jazz bands sound
terrific. Parents, players and audiences will enjoy
this swinging favorite designed especially for young
jazz musicians! Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Billie Jean—Michael Jackson/arr. John Berry.
The song that launched Michael Jackson's famous
"moonwalk" was also one of the top-selling singles of
the year in 1983. This chart features the signature bass
line and catchy melodies and is a great-sounding chart
for young ensembles or bands with limited rehearsal
time. The iconic melody is traded around between the
saxes and brass. There are no solos, it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, and
written out bass lines and piano voicings are included.
Classic rock at its best! Highly recommended!
10667352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Boogie Shoes—arr. Paul Murtha. In a playful disco
style, this very easy chart of the KC and the Sunshine
Band hit from 1975 features fun parts for every section.
This solid rocker features multiple options for soloists
with written samples provided and is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Get
your groove on with this highly recommended chart!
10909020 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Celebration—arr. Victor Lopez. Kool and the
Gang's timeless #1 hit is available in this wonderful
arrangement for young ensembles. The sax scoring
sounds full and rich, and the low brass along with bari
sax have the chance to really get down. Trumpet 1
range to written E-flat top space. A guaranteed hit!
11511947 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Crazy Little Thing Called Love (from "Bohemian
Rhapsody")—Freddie Mercury/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Queen's classic hit features a medium-tempo shuffle
style and an infectious upbeat feel. The melody is
traded around the band, and the saxes take the lead in
the stop-time clapping section. No solos are required
- it's a fun chart even if you have limited rehearsal
time! Scored for standard jazz band instrumentation
and playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10960674 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Enter Sandman—arr. Paul Murtha. Let your beginning
players really rock out to the sounds of Metallica with
this hard-hitting chart for young jazz ensembles. The
syncopations are handled in a repetitive manner,
allowing for easy teaching but still an authentic sound.
No solos are required, and it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10297532 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Final Countdown—Joey Tempest/arr. John Berry.
Over the years this 1986 hit from the group Europe
has become a popular rock classic. Trumpets
are featured on the signature opening riff and the
saxes carry the main melody in this powerful chart
for beginning jazz bands. A teaching unit with
exercise for melody, rhythm and improvisation
when applicable is included. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, this is sure
to become an instant favorite!
10343814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Green Onions—Booker T. Jones/arr. Paul Murtha.
Few purely instrumental tunes ever reach the level
of popularity achieved by this familiar '60s hit by
Booker T. & the M.G.'s. Often used in TV and film,
this infectious tune has a bluesy groove that's
unmistakable and still hip after all these years. Play
it with full jazz ensemble instrumentation, or with as
few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm;
or add the optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F
and tuba. Highly recommended!
10041757 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Hooked on a Feeling—Mark James/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Recorded by the rock band Blue Swede in the 1970s,
this catchy hit enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to
the blockbuster movie "Guardians of the Galaxy." This
very easy jazz version features question-and-answer
phrases between sections of the band, requires
no solos, and is playable with optional expanded or
reduced instrumentations.
11172141 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Low Rider—arr. John Berry. With its unmistakable
bass line, just plain cool rhythmic groove, and
infectious rock style, here's a classic 1970s hit that
young players are sure to enjoy! Arranged with
moderate ranges, easy rhythms, and no solos, this
medium tempo rock chart will go together quickly,
and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Fun for all, it's highly recommended
for young jazz bands!
10490311 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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