JAZZ-ROCK AND
FUNK SELECTIONS
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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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."
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Curacao Blue—Zachary Smith.
Build up your rhythm section with this getaway to Curacao! Built on an easy
Latin groove and moderate tempo, this chart will transport everyone to the
islands without leaving the band room. Featuring a written tenor solo, this piece
has clear notation for your rhythm section and reserved ranges for the winds
while still bringing a fun groove.
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Groove Merchant—Jerome Richardson/arr. Rich Sigler.
Made famous by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis band, this accessible version has
a gospel rock groove that fits perfectly. Played at about 132 bpm with straight
eighths, this chart is packed with goodies like written-out solos for trombone
and trumpet, a lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff, a few clever
modulations, and a great development section. Toss in the optional parts to
include vibes and you have a fine chart. Groove Merchant is very effective at
any performance and is highly recommended!
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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!
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Little Sunflower—Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf.
This wonderful jazz standard is masterfully arranged and features a haunting
melody with an alternating bossa and light funk groove. Solos are written for
piano, trumpet, and tenor sax with modest brass ranges and a sweet shout
chorus. It's been play-tested with great success and is an excellent chart all
around! Optional expanded instrumentation.
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Mamacita—Joe Henderson/arr. Alan Baylock.
A groovy straight-eighth feel on this jazz standard with amazing parts for all
and an intro that is nothing but fire. The tempo is around 154 bpm, and the lead
trumpet range is to written B-flat above the staff. Sample solos are provided for
alto and tenor sax, plus optional flute and vibes parts. Energy prevails!
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Mercy, Mercy, Mercy—Josef Zawinul/arr. Mike Story. A must-have chart
for every young jazz band! This classic jazz/rock favorite by Joe Zawinul is
masterfully arranged for young jazz bands with an easy rock feel by Mike Story.
This chart has a simple written out piano solo, a trumpet 1 range to written D
fourth line, a tempo at about 100 beats per minute, and a very catchy melody.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. It will sound
great and it's easy to play, enough said! Highly recommended!
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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.
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Sir Duke—Stevie Wonder/arr. Michael Mossman. In 1977 Stevie Wonder
was in his prime and Sir Duke was on top of the charts. Michael Philip
Mossman takes this familiar hit and adds his own unique touch. The opening
features the brass with sax section fills. The middle section goes into a double-
time swing and includes a solo for tenor sax, a soli for the saxes, and a drum
break. All the familiar lines from the original are there too! Suggested solos are
included along with scale/chord sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
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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.
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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.
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Whiplash—Hank Levy/arr. Erik Morales.
Featured in the 2014 movie "Whiplash," depicting the relationship between
an ambitious student musician and an abusive, yet respected instructor, this
chart is a super-exciting work in 7/4 composed by Hank Levy and arranged by
Erik Morales. Don't be intimidated by the meter... it's challenging, but after a
few minutes it feels quite natural and the students will totally groove on it. The
melody is stated by 2nd trumpet and 1st alto with solo space for both on easy
chord changes. Articulation is critical and the rhythm section may want to spend
some quality time together. The lead trumpet range is to written D above the
staff. This is a unique but very desirable chart to have in your library. You won't
regret playing Whiplash!
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