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Drama for Your Mama—Victor Lopez. This fun
rock chart for beginners has all the right stuff...
easy rhythms and ranges, and a solo section that's
completely notated for all the winds. The solos can
also be played as unisons in any combination of
instruments or sections. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, it's easy to
put together, very effective and has great appeal
for the young player. Highly recommended!
10028048 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Fanfare for Everyday People (Flexible
Instrumentation)—Craig Malcor. A rock chart
that includes a swing section in the middle to give
it that change of pace.
11621965 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 50.00
Flock Work—Joey Stempien. Designed
for developing groups, this chart is all about
movement – instinct, rhythm, and the kind of
unspoken connection that keeps a flock flying
in perfect formation. Rooted in the deep-pocket
swagger of boogaloo, this piece channels the spirit
of classic soul-jazz, drawing inspiration from the
likes of Cold Duck Time. No one flies alone!
11622396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Funk for 200—Joshua Bedell. Call-and-response
phrases combined with soli moments between
sections of the band make this funk chart an
upbeat and fun addition to your program!
11614396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00
Funky Stew—Dean Sorenson. Isn't it time you
try some Funky Stew? A perfect concert opener,
it features a simple driving groove in the rhythm
section. The winds and brass pass the melody
around while your rhythm section is having fun
locking in their parts. With glissandos, an effective
pyramid that sets off different sections, and a
drum feature, this energetic chart is accessible
to developing jazz bands. The open solo section
allows students to improvise using only the notes
of the familiar concert B-flat blues scale. A written
suggested solo is also included.
11611614 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
Groove Merchant—Jerome Richardson/arr.
Rich Sigler. Made famous by the Thad Jones/Mel
Lewis band, this accessible version has a gospel
rock groove that fits perfectly. Played at about 132
bpm with straight eighths, this chart is packed with
goodies like written-out solos for trombone and
trumpet, a lead trumpet range to written G on top
of the staff, a few clever modulations, and a great
development section. Toss in the optional parts to
include vibes and you have a fine chart. Groove
Merchant is very effective at any performance and
is highly recommended!
10593765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
Hey, Elephant!—Drew Zaremba. You may be
familiar with the composer from his YouTube
channel featuring 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 . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
It's Not Working—Steve Wiest. If you have the
horses, this is well worth the effort. Ideal for upper-
level groups to use at contests or festivals, this
chart is a workout for the whole band. The solo
section is very flexible and is open for any player.
Hold on to your hatsthis is a wild ride!
11615121 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . A 60.00
Jet Ski—Vince Gassi. This freewheeling chart
redefines what a big band funk chart is all
about. A unique rhythmic groove is incorporated
throughout the piece. This one is high-spirited fun
for the whole band!
11615256 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
Last Exit—Joe Snyder. This grooving funk chart
was written for the 2025 South Carolina All-State
Jazz Ensemble. With biting rhythms, harmonic
twists and fresh orchestrations, this chart offers a
different sound that will be a welcome addition to
your library. Solo changes for alto sax, tenor sax
and trombone as well as a bass feature.
11617950 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 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 . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
Livin' for the Weekend—Anthony Susi. Students
and audiences alike will be dancing in their seats
to this original infectious funk tune. A great
piece to tackle syncopated rhythms with many
opportunities to showcase individual players
from each section, this will be a favorite chart for
performance and teaching the funk style!
11622398 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
Lobster Roll Funk—Josh Trentadue. Serve up a
seafood platter of delicious stylings with this cool
and tuneful chart! Featuring tasteful harmonies
and stepwise melodies, this fun and lighthearted
music will leave your audiences hungry for more.
11614387 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 65.00
Mamacita—Joe Henderson/arr. Alan Baylock. A
groovy straight-eighth feel on this jazz standard
with amazing parts for all and an intro that is
nothing but fire. The tempo is around 154 bpm,
and the lead trumpet range is to written B-flat
above the staff. Sample solos are provided for alto
and tenor sax, plus optional flute and vibes parts.
Energy prevails!
11511951 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy—Joe Zawinul/arr. Mike
Story. A must-have chart for every young jazz
band! This classic jazz-rock favorite is masterfully
arranged for young jazz bands with an easy rock
feel. This chart has a simple written out piano solo,
a trumpet 1 range to written D fourth line, a tempo
at about 100 bpm, 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 . . . . . . . . . . E 44.00
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