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Jazz-Rock & Funk | Easy
Crazy Walk—Larry Neeck. A high-energy,
easy rock chart perfect for introducing
young musicians to rock style! With its
slightly funky feel, simple rhythms, and
driving beat, this piece is both accessible
and fun to play. A brief two-measure solo
section - with suggested riffs included -
offers a safe and encouraging entry point
for first-time improvisers. Part of the Jazz
Starters! series, it includes added optional
parts to accommodate nontraditional
jazz instruments. A lively addition to any
beginning jazz band's repertoire, this will
keep your students engaged and your
audience entertained!
11624417 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
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.
11400504 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 42.00
(Don't Fear) The Reaper—arr. Paul
Murtha. Blue Oyster Cult's iconic hit
from the 1970s was immortalized in pop
culture in the famous "More cowbell!"
sketch on Saturday Night Live. This solid
arrangement for young players will be
quick to learn, requires no solos, and is
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentation. Fun for all!
11100166 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 40.00
Energize!—Vince Gassi. Using some
techniques that are usually only found in
upper-level charts, this is a very hip and
sophisticated rock chart with a lot of vitality
and drive. This is a surprisingly hard-hitting
piece for music at this level, and your rhythm
section will love the groove of the chart!
11615239 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Frankenstein—arr. Paul Murtha. It's the
1973 Rock classic from the Edgar Winter
Group! Carefully adapted for younger
groups with reasonable ranges and solid
scoring, your players will have a blast with
this one! Also includes written or ad lib.
solos for alto and/or trumpet. Rock on!
2476959 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
French Quarter Funk—Charlton Under-
wood/arr. Zachary Smith. Yes, you and
your young jazz band are in New Orleans!
French Quarter Funk is very hip, funky
and easy to rehearse and perform. Played
around 168 bpm, written solos are provided
for alto sax 1 and trumpet 1, and the
trumpet 1 range is to written F top line. The
flexible instrumentation provides options for
reduced or expanded ensembles and the
style will be a favorite of young jazzers.
11198972 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 44.00
Green Fuzz—Brian Bankston. This
straight-eighth, upbeat groove has an
infectious quality and gives the impression
of a 1970's TV theme song or maybe an
anime opening. It has a sweet sax feature
upfront, a tenor sax solo, a trumpet solo
and a cool break-down that really grabs the
listener's ear. Your students will love it as
well as their audience!
11606304 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Green Onions—Booker T. Jones/arr.
Roger Holmes. Your students will feel so
cool playing this one! It's the slow-cooking,
minor-key rock-shuffle tune that became
a trademark for Booker T. & the M.G.'s.
Although the written-out solos are scored
for alto or tenor and trumpet, the chord
changes are so easy that anyone could solo
on them. This will be a guaranteed favorite
with your band! Highly recommended!
2472906 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Hey, Elephant!—Drew Zaremba. You
may be familiar with the composer from
his YouTube channel which features his
fantastic big band and a host of super solos.
With an infectious groove and incredibly hip
melody and changes, this funk chart will be
a blast for your band and audience. Open
solos for all instruments.
11562054 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Hip Hip Hop—Steve Shanley. If you are
looking to switch things up in your next
program, this chart is a great choice. It has
a modern hip-hop sound that your students
and audience will love. Great ensemble
writing and a solo section will make this an
excellent opportunity for your students. Hop
on to the stage with this chart!
11206076 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Intermodal—Kris Berg. The components of
this chart are usually only found in music at
more advanced levels, but here these cool
features are reachable by younger bands.
The intriguing solo section has opportunities
to showcase a number of players on short
segments interspersed with ensemble
figures.
11615107 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
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. . . . . . 45.00
The Jazz Police—Gordon Goodwin/arr.
Victor Lopez. Here's a very hip jazz/rock
adaptation of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat
Band chart for developing jazz ensembles.
It's true to the original style and concept,
but made accessible for the real world. The
driving bass and funky lines will engage
the band, the audience and you. Features
include written solos for alto and tenor sax,
and a lead trumpet range to written G on top
of the staff. Optional parts are included for
flute, horn in F, baritone and tuba.You know
your band will be all over this chart! It's hot!
Very highly recommended!
10093090 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 52.00
Joined at the Hip—Kris Berg. Bring the
unmistakable groove of funky '60s-style
jazz to your young jazz ensemble. Part
of the Jazz Starters! series, this flexible-
instrumentation chart features a laid-back
rhythm section feel, tight unison lines, and
plenty of style-building opportunities. With
short solo spots trading with full ensemble
passages, students can gain confidence in
both improvisation and ensemble playing.
Perfect for concerts or festivals, this will be a
favorite with students and audiences alike!
11624414 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
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!
10355608 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 44.00
Oh Chanukah—arr. Steve Shanley. Bring
a joyful swing to your holiday concert
with this fun and accessible arrangement
for beginning jazz band! Featuring the
traditional melody with a jazzy twist, this
chart includes flexible Jazz Starters! scoring
covering flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, and
horn along with fully-notated rhythm section
parts to support young players. The easy
solo section offers simple changes with
suggested notes and rhythms, making it a
great introduction to improvisation. A perfect
choice for December performances, this
blends holiday spirit with jazz style to delight
audiences and players alike!
11624424 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
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. . . . . . 55.00
Play That Funky Music—Robert Parissi/
arr. Mike Story. Yes, your young band
can get funky- but only arranger Mike
Story can take a pop tune like Play That
Funky Music and make it come alive
for the young jazz ensemble. Simple
rhythms, effective and colorful harmonies,
and easy written solos for trumpet and
trombone are only a few highlights. Easy
to assemble and great fun! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation.
10071748 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 42.00
Pyramid Power—Doug Beach & George
Shutack. Get the crowd grooving with
this hip rock chart that features a straight
rock beat and an infectious melody
based heavily, but not exclusively, on the
pentatonic and dominant scales. Playable
with a full sax section, two trumpets, and
two trombones. Every section has open
solo opportunities.
11561659 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Rockin' Rafael—Steve Shanley. An
energetic, fun rock chart that will get your
beginning jazz band grooving in no time!
With a catchy melody, clear rhythm section
parts, and flexible Jazz Starters! scoring,
including parts for flute, clarinet, bass
clarinet, and F horn, this chart is ideal for
young ensembles. The accessible solo
section features simple chord changes with
suggested notes and rhythms, making it a
perfect introduction to improvisation. A great
way to build confidence and excitement,
this will have your students looking forward
to every rehearsal!
11624416 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Samba Soul—Greg Moody. This fun and
accessible jazz-rock piece will remind you
of Quincy Jones' Soul Bossa Nova. Written-
out solos with changes appear in the alto 1,
tenor 1, and trumpet 2 parts. Conservative
ranges and rhythms make this a great
choice for developing bands!
11622181 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 70.00
Seven Nation Army—Jack White/arr. Paul
Murtha. Featuring one of the most powerful
riffs of the rock era, this hit recorded by The
White Stripes in 2003 is arranged here in
a hard-hitting version for younger players.
No solos are required and the melody is
skillfully passed around from section to
section. Fully-notated bass lines and piano
voicings are included, and it's playable
with optional reduced or augmented
instrumentations. Lots of fun and highly
recommended!
10775172 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Sideways Walking Dog—Zachary Smith.
Sideways Walking Dog features a Latin/
rock groove at around 180 bpm with very
simple rhythms and a great melody line.
Additional features include easy brass
ranges, a written solo for tenor sax, and
written-out drum fills. Clever, plus easy to
play, plus well-written equals a quality chart!
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10452072 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 42.00
Smooth Sailing—Bryce Newton. A
relaxed, easy swing chart perfect for helping
young jazz players develop a strong sense
of groove and timing. Written within the
accessible guidelines of the Jazz Starters!
series, it features comfortable ranges,
clear rhythms, and straightforward chord
progressions, making it ideal for building
confidence. Memorable melodies and short
solo sections over simple changes give
students a chance to explore improvisation
in a supportive setting. With its laid-back
vibe and focus on feel, it's a smooth ride to
better jazz playing!
11624420 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Stingray—Chris Sharp. Young bands will
love this original jazz-rock composition that
features written-out solos in the tenor sax 1
and trumpet 1 parts.
11574242 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 70.00
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