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2025-26 Editors' Choice New Basic Library Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
Jazz-Rock & Funk | Medium-Advanced & Advanced / Pop Hits | Very Easy
Too Close for Comfort—Jerry Bock/arr.
Gordon Goodwin. A Gordon Goodwin vocal
chart! In addition to the vocal part, there are
optional solo feature parts for alto sax,
tenor sax, trumpet or trombone for added
flexibility. Gordon has conceived this with
the solo intertwined into the fabric of the
chart. The vocal keys are F, G, and A-flat
with modulations, and the vocal range is
low E below middle C to E-flat fourth space.
As recorded on The Phat Pack CD. An
outstanding feature for your singer or any
horn player!
10028186 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . A 70.00
10012411 Dual Disc CD & DVD-
Phat Pack . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Tutu—Marcus Miller/arr. Michael Philip
Mossman. In 1987 Miles Davis took
home the Grammy award for best jazz
instrumental soloist for his performance
of this composition by Marcus Miller.
From the album of the same name, Tutu
is creatively arranged here for full big band
in a sultry hip-hop fusion style similar to the
original. Featuring distinctive modal style
harmonies, and a few twists and turns, and
solos for trumpet (naturally) and alto sax,
this is sure to be a standout selection for
any ensemble!
10461358 Jazz Ensemble. . . MA 55.00
Tweet Fatigue—Gordon Goodwin. Gordon
Goodwin wrote this superb chart for a good
high school jazz ensemble to be played
around 126 bpm with a straight-eighth
feel and a rock groove. The saxes start
things off a cappella then things heat up
in a quirky, but clever Goodwin way. Solo
space is provided for a variety of players
with separate sample solos provided for
C, B-flat, E-flat, and trombone soloists. An
auxiliary percussion part plus all the usual
optional parts plus vibes are included for
augmented instrumentations. Here's your
festival chart that's highly recommended!
10756402 Jazz Ensemble. . . MA 52.00
Us—Thad Jones. This funky rock classic is
from the Thad Jones library, and it's Thad
at his best...full of great energy and flawless
orchestration!
546846 Jazz Ensemble. . . MA 60.00
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!
10068794 Jazz Ensemble. . . MA 62.00
Pop Hits
Very Easy
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. . . . . . 45.00
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. . . . . . 45.00
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. . . . . . 45.00
Celebration—arr. Victor Lopez. Kool and
the Gang's timeless #1 hit is available
in this wonderful arrangement for young
ensembles. The sax scoring sounds full
and rich, and the low brass along with bari
sax have the chance to really get down.
Trumpet 1 range to written E-flat top space.
A guaranteed hit!
11511947 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . 45.00
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Berklee Music Theory - Book 1
(Second Edition)—Paul Schmeling.
This essential method features rigorous, hands-on, ears-on practice
exercises that help students explore the inner workings of music,
presenting notes, scales, and rhythms as they are heard in pop,
jazz, and blues. Students learn and build upon the basic concepts
of music theory with written exercises, listening examples, and ear-
training exercises. The online audio examples will reinforce lessons
as students begin to build a solid musical foundation. Now available
with an answer key.
10281308 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Berklee Music Theory - Book 2
(2nd Edition)—Paul Schmeling.
This volume focuses on harmony, including triads, seventh chords,
inversions, and voice leading for jazz, blues and popular music styles.
You'll develop the tools needed to write melodies and create effective
harmonic accompaniments from a lead sheet. This revised edition
includes an answer key for all exercises and lessons to check your
progress. The price of this book includes access to audio tracks online,
for download or streaming, using the unique code inside each book.
10284883 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Patterns for Jazz
(A Theory Text for Jazz Composition and Improvisation)—
Jerry Coker, James Casale, Gary Campbell & Jerry Greene.
A monument among jazz educational materials. Condensed charts
and pertinent explanations are conveniently inserted throughout the
book to give greater clarity to the application of more than 400 patterns
built on chords and scales from simple (major) to complex (Lydian
augmented scales).
922153 Paperback Book Treble Clef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
2057180 Paperback Book Bass Clef . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
