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Jazz-Rock & Funk | Medium-Easy
Hallelujah!—G.F. Handel/arr. Kris Berg.
A powerful R&B/gospel reimagining of the
iconic chorus from Handel's "Messiah,"
guaranteed to bring your audience to their
feet! With an infectious funk-rock groove
and rich gospel-inspired harmonies,
this chart transforms the classic into an
electrifying and uplifting concert experience.
Written for stronger ensembles, it features
modest brass ranges (lead trumpet to
written A, lead trombone to written G) and
includes solo changes for alto sax, tenor
sax, trumpet, and trombone. A dynamic
showcase for your band!
11624415 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 60.00
Hip-Hop Jazz Jam, Vol. 3 (Do Whatcha
Wanna Do)—Dallas C. Burke. This hip-
hop funk tune is a great change of pace for
any concert. With great ensemble writing
over an infectious groove, this has it all.
Features written or ad-lib solos for tenor
sax and trumpet.
11624022 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Hip Monk Funk—George Shutack. This
superb funk chart uses repetitive two-
bar phrases to allow the rhythm section
to create an irresistible groove that is
accessible to young jazz ensembles. The
bari sax is also treated to some great lines.
Solos for alto sax and trumpet.
11503720 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
House of the Rising Sun—arr. Paul Clark.
You'll hear this arrangement a lot because
your band will ask to play it again and
again. After a slow and bluesy introduction
featuring solo alto and piano, a new tempo
is set and the high-energy rock begins.
This chart doesn't just cook, it nukes! The
powerful and safe ensemble writing leads
to an open solo section for any instrument
over basically just one chord. Then a key
change from E-flat to F sets up a big finish.
What began as a folk song about New
Orleans becomes a hard-driving rock chart
in this easy-to-play arrangement that your
band and audiences will love!
10311489 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
The Jazz Police—Gordon Goodwin/arr.
Mike Lewis. This famous Gordon Goodwin
jazz-rock chart hits hard and keeps going
at an easier grade level. The young players
will really dig in on this one and feel like
the pros. There are no individual solos,
but plenty of action for everybody with
the solid riffs, infectious rhythms and fun
attitude. Highly recommended!
10011885 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 42.00
Jazzin' the Halls—arr. Larry Neeck. A
bright and swinging take on Deck the Halls
perfect for your next holiday concert! A bold
introduction sets the stage for a full-band
statement of the melody, followed by a
hip sax soli and an open solo section with
approachable changes and suggested solos
to support developing improvisers. A smooth
trombone soli and a powerful full-band finale
round out this exciting chart. With solid
writing throughout, it's a fun, educational,
and crowd-pleasing holiday feature!
11624412 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
License to Chill—Scott Stanton. A high-
energy rock chart that's equal parts Peter
Gunn and Pink Cadillac! With driving riffs
and a cool, bluesy vibe, this chart will have
your band grooving and your audience
dancing in their seats. It's an ideal
way to help young players build
confidence with improvisation using
simple blues scale licks. Solos are
optional but strongly encouraged, and
the chart sounds full even with reduced
instrumentation. Fun, flexible, and
undeniably cool, this is a must-have for
your next concert or festival!
11624418 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
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.
10093122 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 52.00
Megalovania (from the video game
"Undertale")—Toby Fox/arr. Paul Murtha.
Quirky and featuring a bit of a retro sound,
this up-tempo theme is immediately
recognizable to anyone in the gaming
world. Solidly scored with plenty of drive
and excitement, this will definitely add a
little fun to any performance!
11105142 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Mr. Blue Sky—Jeff Lynne/arr. Roger
Holmes. Originally released by the Electric
Light Orchestra in 1978, this rock hit
has been thrust back into the limelight
thanks to its inclusion on numerous
movie soundtracks, notably the opening
sequence of "Guardians of the Galaxy
Vol. 2." A great-sounding chart playable by
developing ensembles!
11172122 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
11172123 Additional Score. . . . . . 5.00
Misteriosa—Michele Fernandez. If you're
looking for a change of pace, here's a
silky smooth mambo in a modest tempo
that creates a mysterious and captivating
mood. The sassy lines in the saxes are
complemented by punches from the brass,
and the chart features an open solo section
based on a single chord. With carefully
notated rhythm section parts, you're sure to
find this one unique and hypnotic.
11518968 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Nothing Else Matters—Metallica/arr.
Roger Holmes. Introduce 6/8 to your jazz
ensemble with this excellent arrangement
of Metallica's hit ballad from their historic
Black album.
11617961 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Ojos del fuego—Scott Stanton. Your
band will sound like pros with this light,
easy samba that's as fun to play as it is
to hear! Featuring a laid-back groove and
accessible rhythms, this chart includes a
written-out trumpet solo with an optional
improvised repeat, making it a great
introduction to soloing with chord symbols.
The chart is flexible enough to sound
full with reduced instrumentation, and
the infectious samba feel will have your
students swaying in their seats - if they
can stay seated at all! A perfect feel-good
addition to any concert program!
11624419 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Plug 'n Play—Jeff Jarvis. Jeff Jarvis is well-
known for his outstanding funk and rock
compositions for advanced groups, and he
has captured the intensity and groove of
those pieces in this accessible chart. You
will recognize Jeff's distinctive harmonic
language from the opening piano riff. This
is a fun one!
11615244 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Road Song—Wes Montgomery/arr. Mark
Taylor. Composed by jazz legend Wes
Montgomery, here is a moderate Latin/
rock treatment of this popular standard
that features a tuneful melody over great
changes. A call-and-response style is used
throughout, first with smaller group scoring
and later the entire ensemble. Suggested
or improvised solos are included for trumpet
and tenor sax.
10960660 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Scenic City—Steve Shanley. A soulful,
slow shuffle with a reflective vibe that shines
a spotlight on your jazz band's pianist. This
expressive chart features an open solo
section for any instrument and builds to
a standout finale - a showstopping piano
cadenza that's fully written out or can be
improvised. With its laid-back groove and
emotional depth, it offers a perfect change
of pace in any concert or festival program,
leaving both audiences and performers with
a lasting impression. Very nice!
11624422 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
Shake a Tail Feather—arr. John Wasson.
This 1963 funky classic has been covered
by countless artists but is probably
best remembered from Ray Charles'
performance in the 1980 film "The Blues
Brothers." This chart is arranged here for
developing jazz bands with plenty of drive
and energy. Your alto and tenor saxes get
to show off with easy solos.
10960666 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
Sweet Emma—Nat Adderley/arr. Mike
Kamuf. Beginning with a brief chorale, the
gospel-inspired groove kicks in at 104 bpm.
Alto sax and trumpet state the melody,
with suggested written solos for both. The
first trumpet range is to written F-sharp top
line. There's a sweet shout chorus at the
modulation with some drum fills intertwined.
It's a funky chart that will please the band
and the audience for sure.
11511954 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 52.00
Testifyin'—Steve Shanley. This soulful
gospel rock ballad brings heartfelt
emotion and dynamic contrast to your jazz
ensemble's performance. Designed to
feature any soloist, the open solo section
includes accessible chord changes and
suggested pitches, making it ideal for
developing improvisers. Clearly notated
rhythm section parts provide solid support
throughout. A powerful a cappella ensemble
moment builds to an emotional peak
before the soloist returns for a reflective,
expressive close. A moving and memorable
addition to any concert or festival program.
11624425 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
There's the Rub—Gordon Goodwin/
arr. Peter Blair. It's funky, it's accessible,
it's a Gordon Goodwin tune arranged for
the developing jazz ensemble! It's half-
time funk with the tempo at about 188
bpm with written-out solos available for
any saxophone. The lead trumpet range
is to written G on top of the staff and
optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations, and it's a no-fail crowd-
pleaser! Our highest recommendation!
10513879 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
Think—Franklin & White/arr. Paul Murtha.
In the movie "The Blues Brothers," Aretha
Franklin stole the show with her classic
performance of this soulful rocker. It
begins with trombones and then features
the entire ensemble in this hot chart for
developing jazz bands. There's a flexible
solo section, however, written sample
solos are provided for alto sax, trumpet and
trombone. This exciting crowd pleaser is
highly recommended!
10963308 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 50.00
Ulterior Motive—Doug Beach. This
swinging original is everything you're
looking for in a hip and accessible chart
to teach young players the foundations
of big band playing from form to style. A
must-have!
11503719 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 48.00
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.
11511957 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 52.00
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.
10071893 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 52.00
We Wish You a Bari Christmas—Paul
Clark. The ultimate holiday gift for your
baritone sax player - and a guaranteed
crowd pleaser! This swingin' arrangement
puts the spotlight squarely on the bari sax
with a feature solo throughout, showcasing
the rich, bold sound of this often-overlooked
instrument. The open solo section uses
easy blues changes with fully written
ensemble backgrounds that make the
chart work even without improvised solos.
Fun to play and easy to prepare, this chart
will make your bari player the star of your
holiday concert!
11624421 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 55.00
