20
2025-26 Editors' Choice New Basic Library Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
Jazz Ensemble Pop Charts | Medium-Easy
Pop Charts
Medium-Easy
Ain't No Sunshine—Bill Withers/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Originally recorded in the 1970s, Bill Withers'
distinctive slow rocker has become a classic. The
minor mode adds to the flavor, and this version
for younger players skillfully passes the melody
from section to section. Also included is a solo for
tenor sax. A suggested solo is included along with
chord/scale sheets in all keys. Soulful groove!
10283144 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Bad Guy—Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas
O'Connell/arr. Paul Murtha. Billie Eilish took the
pop music scene by storm with this chart-topping hit
from 2019. Catchy and quirky, this fun arrangement
features a driving rock style, interesting parts for all
players, and an optional solo section.
11357092 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle
Book")—arr. John Wasson. From "The Jungle
Book," this timeless classic appeared in the
original movie as well as the repeated blockbuster
hit. With a jaunty 2-beat swing style and well-
known melody, this one is impossible not to like.
This carefully crafted arrangement requires no
solos, but features every section of the band with
the trombones first, followed by the saxes and
finally trumpets. Smart, stylish and pure fun!
10617908 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Birds of a Feather—Billie Eilish/arr. Roger
Holmes. The hit Billie Eilish song offers the perfect
groove and will be an instant hit with your young
jazz ensemble.
11640153 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Brick House—arr. Paul Murtha. It is absolutely
impossible to find a funkier tune than this R&B
hit from the 1970s courtesy of the Commodores.
This chart has it all, from the trademark bass riff to
the ensemble punches and melodic hooks. Bring
down the house as you groove on this one!
2479363 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Bridge Over Troubled Water—Paul Simon/arr.
Paul Baker. Paul Simon's soulful rock ballad is set
here at 88 bpm and is sure to please! The melody
is first stated by trumpet 2 and tenor sax, there
are no improvised solos, and the trumpet 1 range
is to written G on top of the staff. This chart also
features great dynamic contrasts and a satisfying
vamp toward the end. Optional wind and vibes
parts are included for expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10452102 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Bye Bye Bye—arr. Paul Murtha. This brilliant
arrangement of the signature hit from the iconic
boy band NSYNC is the perfect change of pace for
your next concert. The rhythm section lays down
the irresistible dance groove while the melody is
perfectly scored for all of the sections, kicking off
with a trombone solo and including a brief feature
for the trumpet on the bridge. Lead trumpet plays
A, lead trombone plays F-sharp.
11593029 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Careless Whisper—arr. Dave Mills. This funky
pop rock ballad by George Michael has captured
the hearts of a new generation – and your students
and audiences will instantly recognize the hook.
The solo section features adlib or improvised
solos for alto sax, trumpet and trombone. Optional
parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F are included
for expanded instrumentation. With some nice
ensemble writing and a chance for all the sections
to shine with the melody, this chart will make a
nice change of pace for your next concert!
11000468 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
Cool (from "West Side Story")—Leonard
Bernstein/arr. Mark Taylor. From one of the
most famous musicals of all time, here is the
swinging and aptly titled Cool. This arrangement
for developing players remains true to the original
but adds a touch of contemporary flair with the
melody passed from section to section and written
or improvised solo space for trumpet. Timeless!
10083826 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Dancing in the Dark—Bruce Springsteen/arr.
Paul Murtha. All the grit and rock-and-roll drive
of the original Springsteen hit is captured in this
masterful arrangement. A rare bari sax solo
feature kicks off the melody. Great scoring. Lead
trumpet plays E, lead trombone plays F.
11593037 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Die with a Smile—arr. Paul Murtha. Your
lead tenor takes the spotlight in this powerful
arrangement of the chart-topping hit from Lady
Gaga and Bruno Mars. Wonderful ensemble
scoring gives the band a full and strong sound with
a great 6/8 feel while keeping it in a playable 3/4
meter. Both written and ad-lib solos for tenor sax.
Lead trumpet plays an A, lead bone plays F. This
one will give you goosebumps!
11593033 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Golden (from "KPop Demon Hunters")—arr.
John Wasson. Your jazz ensemble will demand to
play this amazing arrangement of this song from
the smash Netflix movie that took over the world.
An ideal vehicle to teach triplets and sixteenth-
note rhythms.
11640155 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky")—Bill
Conti/arr. Victor Lopez. The theme from "Rocky"
is inspiring, triumphant, powerful and noble! This
rock-style chart is scored for younger players with
the familiar Maynard Ferguson-flavored solo.
The lead trumpet range is to written A above
the staff. It also includes a written or improvised
tenor solo and options for reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Gonna Fly Now is a great classic
that should be in all jazz ensemble libraries!
10028091 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
I Want You Back—arr. John Wasson. The music
of the Jackson 5 remains as popular today as
ever. Here is one of their biggest hits from the
Motown era in a funky arrangement that is skillfully
scored for the entire ensemble. No solos, just solid
ensemble writing!
10297517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
I'm Still Standing—Elton John/arr. Paul Murtha.
Elton John's classic hit from 1983, with its upbeat
feel and message of perseverance, is as popular
today as ever. This swinging version starts with
trombones on the lead, followed by a turn for the
saxes, and finally the full ensemble. Also includes
a solo for alto sax. A well-scored arrangement that
will sound great.
11373897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Love My Score
"My Score is a wonderful service to
self-published composers."—Seymour
