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JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
JAZZ ROCK & FUNK
A L L L E V E LS
#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 . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
1-800-Got-Funk—Vince Gassi. There will be no
question that your band has a funk side once they
dig into this hip original. Filled with rhythmic vitality
and the hippest melody, the groove on this one is
in the pocket, and the dancing horn lines sparkle.
This one will be a blast for your rhythm section!
11561650 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
13 O'Clock Jump—Zachary Smith. A swingin'
blues but with a fun twist: 13-bar blues! Suggested
solos are written for tenor sax, trumpet, trombone,
and some brief drum set fills. The trumpet range
is up to a written E top space. Your players will dig
the cool brass plunger mute sections!
11511946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 47.00
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 . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Mike Story.
You know it, you love it! The opening motive is
very catchy on this authentic sounding chart
on the rock classic made famous by the group
Chicago. Master arranger Mike Story works his
magic to create an accessible, fun-to-play jazz
ensemble chart. Everything you need is written
out, including brief solos for trumpet 1, trombone
1 and optional guitar. With easy brass ranges, it's
easy to rehearse and play, but still a hard-driving
chart. Very nice! Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10277420 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Ain't No Mountain High Enough—arr. Paul
Murtha. Written by the songwriting duo of
Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson and made
famous by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, this
chart features a nice mix of scoring from full
ensemble tuttis to short section features. It's a
great-sounding chart for younger players, no
solos are required, and it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation.
11172129 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Alligator Alley—Dean Sorenson. This one's a
New Orleans-style chart that will have the bayou
bouncing! It's an ideal opener and a great way
for young jazzers to learn about the groove.
The features include flexible instrumentation,
written solos, and only four wind players are
needed in addition to the rhythm section. Highly
recommended!
10758597 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . VE 55.00
Alligator Boogaloo—Lou Donaldson/arr. Terry
White. You guessed it, Alligator Boogaloo is a
funky rock chart with a boogaloo groove played
around 136 bpm. It's a simple blues with a great
melody introduced by alto and trumpet. Written
solos are provided for alto, tenor, trumpet,
and trombone, and optional parts are included
for expanded instrumentations including an
optional vibes part. Possibilities for reduced
instrumentations make this chart even more
flexible. A real winner for young jazz groups -
highly recommended!
10756368 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Aventuras—Paul Baker. This energetic Latin rock
chart features a driving beat and a more relaxed
half-time feel. Numerous solo opportunities
with written solos are provided along with easy,
accessible chord changes. There's four-bar drum
solo space as well as ample opportunity to add
more Latin percussion.
11403765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . M 54.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Here's an excellent, easy version of Josef
Zawinul's great jazz tune! Solid writing all the way
and no solos required.
2230910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. John Berry.
Originally composed for Weather Report and
released in 1967, Joe Zawinul's quintessential jazz
fusion standard has been recorded by countless
artists through the years. This chart is a slightly
truncated version for young players that still
retains the dynamic feel and sound of the original.
Ideal for young players, it's scored for standard
jazz ensemble with no solos but is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Always a favorite and highly recommended!
10960676 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Buckjump—Andrews & Ballard/arr. John Wasson.
Recorded by Trombone Shorty on his 2011 album
For True and featuring the Rebirth Brass Band
and 5th Ward Weebie, this hot tune has a funky
New Orleans style groove with a moderate tempo
and catchy riffs. The trombones get the spotlight to
start with, followed by tight ensemble playing and
later space for an improvised or written trombone
solo. This chart is cool, confident and colorful!
Highly recommended!
10556780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Chameleon—Herbie Hancock/arr. Victor Lopez.
Herbie Hancock for the developing band? Yes!
From Hancock's famous Headhunter recording,
here is a great opportunity to play the biggest
jazz-rock hit of all time. The melody is first played
by alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone, then the
trumpet section. Next up is a flexible, open solo
section with a solo line written for all the winds so
anybody or everyone can solo! The top note for
lead trumpet is written G on top of the staff. Super-
cool chart! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10071885 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Chameleon—Herbie Hancock/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Herbie Hancock's classic funk tune
is finally available for younger groups! Mike's
arrangement preserves the flavor of the original
in a playable arrangement that your students are
sure to "get into."
2123396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
The Chicken—Alfred Ellis/arr. Mike Story. The
original version of The Chicken was released in
2001 and has been a top seller every year. Now
Mike Story has arranged it for younger jazz groups
without losing the original style and infectious fun!
Beginning with a gospel style chorale introduction,
the band transitions into a funky rock groove
with an easy-to-play and hip bass line. This
outstanding chart for young jazz bands features a
16-bar suggested alto sax solo and easy trumpet
1 range to written E top space. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Don't miss it! Our highest recommendation!
10303578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 44.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . M 54.00
Cold Duck Time—Eddie Harris/arr. Alan Baylock.
Alan Baylock's chart on this Eddie Harris jazz
classic is exciting from the very first note. This
updated and contemporary version features a
straight-eighth boogaloo groove at about 120 bpm.
There's a written or ad lib tenor sax solo provided,
the lead trumpet range is to written C above the
staff. Players, audiences and judges will dig this
outstanding chart!
10513936 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
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