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Pop Hits | Medium to Advanced
Pop Hits
Medium to Advanced
25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Mike
Tomaro. One of the early hits from the
rock band Chicago, this hard-hitting tune is
always exciting to play! Powerfully scored
here in the six-horn format by Mike Tomaro.
11518954 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 50.00
Africa—Paich & Porcaro/arr. John Wasson.
Originally a #1 hit for Toto in the early
1980s, and recorded again by the group
Weezer, this powerful rock anthem features
a distinctive groove and memorable lines.
In this chart it's given a contemporary spin
while maintaining the feel and drive of the
original. There's solo space for trumpet.
Highly recommended!
10960648 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
Beauty and the Beast—Alan Menken/arr.
Gordon Goodwin. Gordon Goodwin pays
tribute to the great Count Basie on this famous
Disney tune. With a slow Basie groove, solos
for piano and tenor sax, dynamics galore, and
a fabulous shout chorus, this is a fantastic
chart from start to finish. As performed by
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band.
10012004 Jazz Ensemble. . . MA 70.00
Blackbird—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Perhaps one of the Beatles' lesser
known tunes, Blackbird remains one of
their most creative and memorable. Mike
Tomaro's smooth setting uses a blend of
light funk along with a brief samba section
to create a truly outstanding effect. The
theme is stated simply in the beginning
by trumpet, followed by an array of
orchestrational textures and harmonies.
Highly recommended!
10098755 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 60.00
Blues Brothers Revue—arr. Roger
Holmes. Fun and exciting, this rousing
production number features those rompin'
tunes made famous by the Blues Brothers!
A great way to provide something a little
different at your next jazz concert, this
invigorating medley includes Everybody
Needs Somebody to Love, Soul Man,
Soul Finger, and I Can't Turn You Loose.
Yep, they're all there..count 'em! Highly
recommended!
10005181 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
Bridge Over Troubled Water—Paul
Simon/arr. Alan Baylock. Arranger Alan
Baylock delivers his distinctive, lush and in-
demand ballad style to this wonderful song
in a more contemporary setting. It's set at
92 bpm, there are no individual solos, just
delicious harmony throughout. The trumpet
section frequently carries the melody and
the lead trumpet range is to written high
C. There are optional parts included plus
vibraphone for expanded instrumentations.
Sensational ballad! Highly recommended!
10355580 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 52.00
Cold Sweat—arr. Allen Gray. James Brown
had many great hits, and this one translates
into a funky jazz band chart that's sure to be
a favorite. Set at around 116 bpm, it exudes
all the soul and funk of the Godfather of
Soul with authentic ensemble and sectional
passages that are so important to this
style. The solo section features room for
improvised solos from any of the saxes,
trumpets or trombones. If you've got the
hardest working band in show business,
you'll dig this chart!
10605780 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 65.00
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough—Michael
Jackson/arr. Dallas Burke. This funky
hit from Michael Jackson's Off the Wall
album translates into a groovin' jazz chart
everyone will enjoy. With lots of tasty licks
for the winds and very playable grooves for
the rhythm section, this chart is a winner!
10456820 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 65.00
Eleanor Rigby—Lennon & McCartney/
arr. Eric Richards. Commissioned by the
U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors, this Eric
Richards chart shines new light on the
beauty and depth of this classic Beatles hit.
An up-tempo Brazilian groove gives way to
hints of samba and songo, but always with
a smooth and laid-back feel. A piano solo
is featured off the top, followed by a trio of
tenor, trombone and guitar on the head, and
later solo space for one or more of these
players. A brief nod to the classical feel of
the original Beatles track helps build to a
climatic shout for the full ensemble. Nice!
10343782 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . A 65.00
Family Guy Theme—Walter Murphy/arr.
Roger Holmes. From the brash, irreverent
and wildly popular television series Family
Guy, comes this supercharged, big band
style theme that swings hard! The tempo is
medium, the style is swing and it features
an alto sax solo and hot ensemble hits!
2482160 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
Get It On—Bill Chase/arr. Victor Lopez. This
chart is exciting jazz-rock...pure and simple!
From the jazz-rock group Chase, it features
the trumpet section and has written solos
for tenor sax, trumpet and trombone. The
lead trumpet range is to written Bb above the
staff. There's also a cool cascading chorale
section. Optional parts are included for flute,
horn in F, baritone/tenor sax and tuba. Hit it
hard and keep the energy pumping!
10049714 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 52.00
Get Lost (from "Moana 2")—Abigail
Barlow & Emily Bear/arr. Paul Murtha. The
hip and soulful tune from the hit Disney
sequel is available here in this great
arrangement for young jazz ensemble.
11608618 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 50.00
Hey Arnold! (Main Theme)—Jim Lang/
arr. Mike Tomaro. A great and authentic
arrangement of the funky theme song from
the hit 90's Nickelodeon cartoon series.
11617951 Jazz Ensemble. . . MA 55.00
Higher Ground—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike
Tomaro. From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed
1973 album Innervisions, this infectious
funk tune has been covered by a variety
of artists over the years and found its way
into several movies. With a distinctive rock
shuffle groove and memorable riffs, Mike
Tomaro has transformed this into a sizzling
version for jazz ensemble.
10188761 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
I Can't Stop Loving You—arr. Quincy
Jones. Every jazz fan knows it, loves it and
has wished it was in print! And now, this
quintessential big-band arrangement is
finally available! As recorded by the Count
Basie Orchestra on their album This Time by
Basie: Hits of the 50s & 60s, Quincy Jones'
arrangement of I Can't Stop Loving You will
bring your audiences to their feet. Beginning
with the Count's rubato piano tremolo, this
laid-back shuffle chart features in-your-face
ensemble writing at its finest. There is short,
written-out solo space for trombone and piano,
but mostly this chart simply swings its tail off
with the entire ensemble from beginning to
end! Never has a sad song sounded so
happy! Very highly recommended!
10368505 Jazz Ensemble. . . MA 55.00
I Just Can't Wait to Be King—Elton John/
arr. Gordon Goodwin. From the Disney movie
"The Lion King," Gordon Goodwin has crafted
a hot jazz shuffle that goes and then goes
even more! A showcase for alto and trumpet
with a unison melody line and solo space for
each player, it includes plenty of energy, zip,
attitude and a hot shout chorus section. This
chart roars! Highly recommended!
10012009 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . A 70.00
I Left My Heart in San Francisco—arr.
Quincy Jones. Quincy Jones wrote some
incredible arrangements on very popular
tunes for the Count Basie Orchestra. As
recorded on This Time By Basie, Quincy's
arrangement of I Left My Heart in San
Francisco features great interplay between
the ensemble playing the melody, and
the piano with written solo fills. With a
tempo around 108 bpm, and a relaxed
swing feel, there's also short solo space
for tenor saxophone, and the ranges are
very moderate. This chart is playable by
a lot of bands. It's a true classic! Highly
recommended!
10368506 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
I Wanna Be Like You—Robert & Richard
Sherman/arr. John Wasson. What happens
when one of the hottest swing bands in
the land cuts loose on a Disney classic?
Cranked up excitement! Big Bad Voodoo
Daddy takes a mambo spin on I Wan'na Be
Like You from "The Jungle Book," and with
lots of tutti writing, your band will get a real
powerhouse sound!
2433704 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
I Wish—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro.
This tune makes tons of sense for jazz
ensemble! With its invigorating style, the
arrangement is true to the classic sound of
Stevie Wonder's original. The solo section
is flexible, so you can tailor it to your band's
strengths. The medium slow groove on this
one is pure magic!
2470798 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
If You Love Somebody Set Them
Free—Sting/arr. Mike Tomaro. The hit
gospel rock single from Sting's debut solo
album The Dream of the Blue Turtles has
been masterfully arranged for advanced
big bands.
11617952 Jazz Ensemble. . . MA 55.00
In the Stone—arr. Paul Murtha. With no
solos required and only a driving rhythmic
groove, here's an authentic-sounding
version of this Earth, Wind & Fire classic.
The trombones are featured on the melody
and all the signature riffs from the original
are beautifully captured. Guaranteed fun!
10033677 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
The Incredibles (Medley)—Michael
Giacchino/arr. Stephen Bulla. Mix the
stylish spy music from the 1960s with a
dose of cool jazz and you have a winning
combination for jazz ensemble. From the
Pixar hit animated movie, here's a high-
energy and entertaining chart that captures
the essence of the soundtrack perfectly,
with three themes from the movie that
offer a ton of variety and entertainment! A
middle section in a jazz waltz style is framed
by exciting rock styles that will be appealing
to both audiences and developing
players. Highly recommended!
2480196 Jazz Ensemble. . . . .M 55.00
BEST
SELLERS
Pop Hits
Medium
Best Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are
chosen most often by directors like you.
Sir Duke—
Stevie Wonder/arr. Michael Mossman.
10297508 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 55.00
I Wanna Be Like You—
Robert & Richard Sherman/
arr. John Wasson.
2433704 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 55.00
My Favorite Things—
Richard Rodgers/
arr. Michele Fernandez.
11539345 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 55.00
In the Stone—arr. Paul Murtha.
10033677 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 55.00
Pick Up the Pieces—arr. Victor Lopez.
10068806 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 55.00
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough—
Michael Jackson/arr. Dallas Burke.
10456820 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 65.00
What a Wonderful World—
Douglas & Weiss/arr. Alan Baylock.
10997206 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 54.00
Africa—
Paich & Porcaro/arr. John Wasson.
10960648 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 55.00
September—arr. Mark Taylor.
10016127 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 55.00
The Incredibles (Medley)—
Michael Giacchino/arr. Stephen Bulla.
2480196 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . 55.00
