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Pop Charts
Very Easy
25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Paul Murtha.
This signature hit by Chicago has gone on to
become a rock classic. This easy arrangement is
playable with very limited rehearsal time but still
has an authentic and hard-driving feel. Includes
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 . . . . . . . . . . VE 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 . . . . . . . . . . VE 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 . . . . . . . . . . VE 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 . . . . . . . . . . VE 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 . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Crazy Little Thing Called Love (from
"Bohemian Rhapsody")—Freddie Mercury/
arr. Rick Stitzel. Queen's classic hit features a
medium-tempo shuffle style and an infectious
upbeat feel. The melody is traded around the
band, and the saxes take the lead in the stop-time
clapping section. No solos are required – it's a
fun chart even if you have limited rehearsal time!
Scored for standard jazz band instrumentation
and playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10960674 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Enter Sandman—arr. Paul Murtha. Let your
beginning players really rock out to the sounds
of Metallica with this hard-hitting chart for young
jazz ensembles. The syncopations are handled in
a repetitive manner, allowing for easy teaching but
still an authentic sound. No solos are required, and
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10297532 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Final Countdown—Joey Tempest/arr. John
Berry. Over the years this 1986 hit from the
group Europe has become a popular rock
classic. Trumpets are featured on the signature
opening riff and the saxes carry the main melody
in this powerful chart for beginning jazz bands.
A teaching unit with exercise for melody, rhythm
and improvisation when applicable is included.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this is sure to become an
instant favorite!
10343814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Green Onions—Booker T. Jones/arr. Paul
Murtha. Few purely instrumental tunes ever reach
the level of popularity achieved by this familiar
'60s hit by Booker T. & the M.G.'s. Often used
in TV and film, this infectious tune has a bluesy
groove that's unmistakable and still hip after
all these years. Play it with full jazz ensemble
instrumentation, or with as few as 3 saxes, 2
trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm; or add the
optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and
tuba. Highly recommended!
10041757 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Hooked on a Feeling—Mark James/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Recorded by the rock band Blue Swede
in the 1970s, this catchy hit enjoyed renewed
popularity thanks to the blockbuster movie
"Guardians of the Galaxy." This very easy jazz
version features question-and-answer phrases
between sections of the band, requires no solos,
and is playable with optional expanded or reduced
instrumentations.
11172141 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Low Rider—arr. John Berry. With its unmistakable
bass line, just plain cool rhythmic groove, and
infectious rock style, here's a classic 1970s hit that
young players are sure to enjoy! Arranged with
moderate ranges, easy rhythms, and no solos,
this medium tempo rock chart will go together
quickly, and it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Fun for all, it's highly
recommended for young jazz bands!
10490311 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Mike Story. The
favorite classic rock shuffle – to know it is to love
it! Played at a medium tempo, it has written-out
solos for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. The
trumpet ranges are all reasonable, and there are
standard optional parts to include flute, clarinet,
and vibes.
11355018 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 47.00
The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Mike
Lewis. This chart is an absolute must for your
young jazz ensemble! Henry Mancini's tune is so
unique and enjoyable that students always have,
and always will, love to play it. With lots of unison
scoring and simple triplet and swing figures, it's a
natural for beginning groups. We guarantee that
this will work great with your young players!
2423234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
Sesame Street Theme—Joe Raposo/arr. John
Berry. In a relaxed and swingin' style, here is a
very easy arrangement of this familiar TV theme.
John Berry's chart is nicely scored for every
section of the band and is a tune that everyone
in the audience will recognize. Playable with
optional reduced and expanded instrumentations.
Extremely nice for young players!
10317376 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Take on Me—arr. John Berry. The trumpets are
in the spotlight in this easy version of the 1985
techno classic by A-Ha. Featuring an energetic
rock groove throughout, this arrangement is solidly
scored for the entire band. This fun chart requires
no solos and it's playable with optional reduced or
augmented instrumentations.
10775176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Thriller—Rod Temperton/arr. Mike Story. Yes,
it's the Michael Jackson pop hit arranged for your
young jazz band. It's played around 114 bpm with
modest ranges, nice voicings, and a written-out
bass solo cued for trombone or bari sax. This is an
easy-to-play yet fun crowd pleaser for sure. (2:45)
11570894 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Jazz Ensemble Pop Charts | Very Easy
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