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Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez.
Van Morrison's hit is a natural for jazz ensemble.
Now for bands at the easy level, this minor-
key swinger is incredibly hip! The captivating
melody moves through the sections of the band,
sometimes in unison, sometimes in harmony, and
the solo section is written for all the wind players,
so you can have anyone or everyone play the
written or ad lib solo. This tune is a perennial
favorite with jazz lovers!
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
Pure Imagination (from "Wille Wonka and
the Chocolate Factory")—Bricusse & Newley/
arr. Craig Skeffington. If you haven't heard this
gorgeous ballad from "Willie Wonka and the
Chocolate Factory," now is the time. A sensational
and easy-to-play alto sax solo feature, this
arrangement is scored with lush harmonies and
backgrounds. The lead trumpet range is to written
A above the staff, the alto sax solo is entirely
written out and optional parts are included for
expanded instrumentation. Newsflash: this will be
your new favorite tune!
10068800 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Sir Duke—Stevie Wonder/arr. Michael Mossman.
In 1977 Stevie Wonder was in his prime and Sir
Duke was on top of the charts. Michael Philip
Mossman takes this familiar hit and adds his own
unique touch. The opening features the brass with
sax section fills. The middle section goes into a
double-time swing and includes a solo for tenor
sax, a soli for the saxes, and a drum break. All
the familiar lines from the original are there too!
Suggested solos are included along with scale/
chord sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
10297508 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Soda Pop—arr. Paul Murtha. This hard-grooving
arrangement of the hit song from the smash
Netflix movie is perfectly scored for beginning
jazz ensembles and will be the hit of your next
concert program.
11640157 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Steve's Lava Chicken—arr. John Wasson. This
will be the absolute favorite of your young jazz
ensemble at their next concert. An irresistible
rock groove and a melody you can't get out of
your head. Getting your students to practice will
be easy!
11640154 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Superstition—Stevie Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha.
Stevie Wonder helped bring funk to mainstream
pop music in the '70s, and this is one of his most
recognizable hits. This arrangement is easy to
learn yet maintains the authentic groove of the
original. Playable by standard jazz ensemble
instrumentation, it will also sound full and
complete with four saxes, three trumpets, three
trombones, and rhythm. Optional parts included
for flute, two clarinets, horn in F, and tuba. Highly
recommended!
10041752 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Tank!—Yoko Kanno/arr. John Wasson.
Composed for the Japanese anime television
series "Cowboy Bebop," this tune has taken on
a life of its own. The driving Latin funk version
was written for Wasson's Strata Big Band and
recorded on the album Chronicles. It features the
quirky melody, sizzling brass punches, solo space
for alto sax, and shows off every section of the
band. A real screamer!
11401129 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 65.00
Tank! (from "Cowboy Bebop")—Yoko Kanno/
arr. Paul Murtha. In this high-octane arrangement
of the funk-rock theme from the anime series
Cowboy Bebop, a hip rhythm section groove sets
the tone and sixteenth-note syncopation and biting
articulations propel the energy. An accessible
arrangement for young bands perfect for teaching
funk style.
11510422 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Vehicle—James Peterik/arr. Ralph Ford. Here's
a powerhouse arrangement of this rock classic
that will motivate your students and excite your
audiences. It's got plenty of solid full-band writing
as well as sectional solis and trades. Trombone 1
is featured for a chorus with a written-out solo and
a brief cadenza, and the lead trumpet range is up
to an optional written A. This is a must-have rock
chart that is highly recommended!
10011915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 54.00
What a Wonderful World—George Douglas
& George David Weiss/arr. Alan Baylock. This
wonderful tune is set in a sultry 12/8 groove
played at about 72 bpm, making it feel lazy
and relaxed. There are no solos, just sweet
ensemble writing all the way. The lead trumpet
range is to A above the staff and optional parts
are included for expanded instrumentations. This
outstanding chart is an ideal contrasting piece for
any performance!
10997206 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 54.00
What a Wonderful World—George Douglas
& George David Weiss/arr. Rick Stitzel. Giving
your beginning band great tunes like this to play
will turn them on to jazz forever! You just can't
beat the appeal of the tune Louis Armstrong
made so famous, and it's surely stood the test
of time. This very playable version is nicely
scored where each section gets a piece of the
melody. Very highly recommended!
2470819 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
You've Got a Friend in Me (from "Toy Story
2")—Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel. This
swingin' arrangement for beginning jazzers is
based on the version by the character Wheezy
featured in "Toy Story 2." The saxes enjoy most
of the melody, but the brass get their chance too,
along with a written solo or soli for the trumpets.
This memorable salute to friendship is sure to
be enjoyed by audiences of all ages! A CD is
included and it is playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
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ADAPTABLE DUETS:
SEA SHANTIES
20 Duets for Any Wind and
Percussion Instruments
arr. Tyler Arcari. A truly seaworthy
collection! From the popular Adaptable
Ensemble Series, here are 20 duets for
any combination of instruments some
original, some newly arranged. In all of
these works, each voice gets a chance to
play the melodic line, providing musicians
with a true duet experience. A highly
anticipated follow-up to Adaptable Trios:
Sea Shanties and Adaptable Quartets:
Sea Shanties, this book is a fun and
unique addition to your duet repertoire
that will commandeer the attention of any
ear in an adjudicated festival or recital
setting, or while just enjoying a bit of
musical fun!
11634493 Flute Duet. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99
11634494 Oboe Duet . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99
11634495 Bb Instruments Duet . . . . 14.99
11634496 Alto Sax Duet . . . . . . . . . . 14.99
11634497 Tenor Sax Duet . . . . . . . . 14.99
11634498 Horn in F Duet . . . . . . . . . 14.99
11634499 Trombone/Baritone BC/
Bassoon Duet . . . . . . . . . 14.99
11634500 Tuba Duet . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99
11634501 Percussion Duet. . . . . . . . 14.99
