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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
Blue Skies—Irving Berlin/arr. Victor Lopez. A
classic jazz standard arranged for the young
jazz group as a medium-tempo cha-cha. The
instrumentation is 4/2/2/3, but it's playable with
reduced instrumentation of three saxes, one
trumpet, one trombone, piano, bass, and drum
set. Optional parts are included for two flutes, two
clarinets, bari sax, F horn, baritone horn, tuba, and
vibes. (2:30)
11570892 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
HOT OFF THE PRESS
FOR 2025
Dance the Night (from "Barbie")—Dua Lipa, Caroline Ailin, Andrew Wotman &
Mark Ronson/arr. Paul Murtha. One of the most popular hits to come from the blockbuster
movie "Barbie" is this driving dance tune recorded by pop star Dua Lipa. This hot chart starts with
a brief tenor sax solo before giving way to the entire ensemble. No other solos required.
11539346 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Isn't She Lovely—Stevie Wonder/arr. John Berry.
From Stevie Wonder's landmark 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life, this smooth and tender hit
has gone on to become a jazz standard performed and recorded by many artists. In a moderate
swing style, this easy chart captures the essence of the original in this version of younger bands.
Including short written or improvised solos for alto sax and trumpet, it also has options for limited
or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
11105220 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
My Favorite Things—Richard Rodgers/arr. Michele Fernandez.
Here's a wonderful new take on a timeless melody. Michele Fernandez shares her Afro-Latin
expertise in this sizzling high-energy arrangement for jazz ensemble. Sure to be a favorite with
all audiences – and an impressive choice for contest or festival.
11539345 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
September—Maurice White, Al McKay & Allee Willis/arr. Paul Murtha.
Still one of the funkiest tunes ever written, here is one of Earth, Wind & Fire's biggest hits in a
version for younger jazz bands that expertly captures the infectious groove of the original. You
simply can't go wrong with this one!
11539348 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00
Thriller—Rod Temperton/arr. Mike Story.
Yes, it's the Michael Jackson pop hit arranged for your young jazz band. It's played around 114
bpm with modest ranges, nice voicings, and a written-out bass solo cued for trombone or bari
sax. This is an easy-to-play yet fun crowd pleaser for sure.
11570894 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To (from "Something to Shout About")—
Cole Porter/arr. Scott Ragsdale. A superb vocal chart with big band on a great jazz standard.
The cut-time tempo is around 92 bpm. The vocal range is from G below middle C to third-space
C, plus there's some unison scat with the saxes, too. Lead trumpet range is to written A above
the staff. An exciting and very effective chart for your featured vocalist.
11570891 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 57.00
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