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Jazz Ensemble Jazz-Rock & Funk | All Levels
Night Wing—Bret Zvacek. Looking for a great
change of pace chart for your next performance?
Here's the perfect choice. An infectious straight
eighth-note groove, great ensemble writing, and
plenty of space for solos all combine to create a
chart that will be a favorite of both the band and
the audience.
11615268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Old Havana—Brad Ciechomski. The opening
portion of this Latin rock chart is set in C minor
at 144 bpm. The rhythm section parts are well
notated, and the chart grooves along before
kicking into high gear with a piano montuno at 215
bpm to set up the burning second section. A great
workout for the whole band!
11615251 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
The Opener (Flexible Instrumentation)—Craig
Malcor. A great funky Opener for your next concert.
11621963 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 50.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00
Placebo Effect—Erik Sherburne. A funk chart that
includes 7/8 measures sprinkled throughout – so it
literally skips a beat.
11621970 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 50.00
Plug 'n Play—Jeff Jarvis. An outstanding funk
and rock composition for advanced groups, full
of intensity and groove. You will recognize Jeff's
distinctive harmonic language from the opening
piano riff. This is a fun one!
11615244 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
The Pursuit of Funkiness—Michele Fernández .
This funk chart is happening! Written for the 2024
Maine All-State Jazz Ensemble, you will want to
program this as soon as you hear it.
11615267 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Red Clay—Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf.
A gem of a chart for developing jazz bands.
Characteristically, it's a straight-eighths groove
at 132 bpm with written or ad lib solos for tenor
sax and trumpet 2. A more subtle and quieter
interlude adds variety and interest, and a unique
and effective rhythm section break featuring
the bassist leads to the return of the head. The
trumpet 1 range is to written G on top of the staff
and a nice shout chorus further adds to the fun.
Playable with optional expanded instrumentations.
A great jazz standard superbly arranged!
10513883 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
Rock My Rock—Mathew Montgomery. Some-
times you just need to rock. Permission granted.
11622554 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
Rutabaga—Mathew Montgomery. How do you
get your band to internalize a shuffle groove?
Answer: ru-ta-ba-ga, ru-ta-ba-ga, ru-ta-ba-ga, ru-
ta-ba-ga. This modern shuffle hooks the listener
from the beginning with its infectious groove and
takes them on a journey through a tenor sax solo
to the shout chorus before winding down to a
recap of its groovy beginnings.
11622552 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 65.00
Serenity Now—Philip Loewen. This original rock
chart drives from the opening to the very end. It
features an open middle section providing optional
solo work from every section or any soloist.
11621848 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 80.00
There's a New Dog in Town—Rick Hirsch.
The musical love child of Led Zeppelin, Thad
Jones, and Gil Evans – this muscular piece has
a wonderful dynamic arc that makes it great
anywhere in a festival or concert set. Cut your
rhythm section loose and feature your bari and
trombone soloists. Rhythm section parts are
notated as needed, and several alternate parts
are included in the set.
11622316 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 62.00
Turn It Up—Steve Parsons. OK, this chart is just
plain fun! It has a funky groove with a bit of pop
flair. Lots of great horn licks and driving rhythm
section parts add to the excitement. Don't be
afraid to "turn it up!"
11615113 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
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,
they 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 Optional expanded instrumentation.
10071893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
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. 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 second
trumpet and first 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 it!
10068794 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 62.00
Yellow Jacket Strut—Jacob Bridges. Bring the
sting! High-energy funk with bite – grooves hit hard,
solos shine, and attitude drives every bar. Great
for showcasing style while teaching sixteenth-note
jazz rhythms and sharpening ensemble skills.
11640577 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 66.00
You Do You—Jamie Roth. Get ready to rock!
Check out the funky horn licks and the driving
rhythm section groove on this one. It has a bit of a
throwback vibe that your band and audience will
love. Perfect for a home concert!
11615247 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
The Ziggy Strut—Mark Taylor. This killer funk
chart has everything your advanced jazz ensemble
is looking for: unbelievably hip melodies, an
infectiously grooving rhythm section, and tight
horn licks. A brief 7/8 section is a witty addition.
Great feature for your bass player.
11593019 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 55.00
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