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Jazz Ensemble Jazz-Rock & Funk | All Levels
Feels So Good—Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor
Lopez. Only rarely does a jazz tune cross over
to the pop charts the way this Chuck Mangione
classic did back in the seventies! Flugelhorn solo
on the first trumpet part is featured throughout with
the distinctive melody and then with a written or
ad lib solo along with a tenor solo. The flugelhorn
solo range is up to an optional written high C, but
the solo is cued on the first tenor part as well. The
arrangement brings this contemporary gem within
the range of the developing trumpet player without
losing any of the hip appeal of the original. Here's
a perennially appealing, samba/rock chart that will
provide outstanding performance opportunities for
your band and soloist! Highly recommended!
2480787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 54.00
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. Very effective at any
performance – highly recommended!
10593765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
Last Exit—Joe Snyder. A grooving funk chart
with biting rhythms, bold harmonies, and fresh
orchestration. Features solo changes for alto sax,
tenor sax, and trombone, and a bass feature – an
exciting addition to any jazz library.
11640148 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
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
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
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
True North—George Whitty & Eric Marienthal/
arr. Kris Berg. A smooth, floaty groove sets the
tone before shifting into a soulful gospel-inspired
feel, offering a rich palette of textures for the
ensemble. With featured solos for alto sax and
trumpet plus optional space for bass or guitar,
this chart gives contemporary jazz groups room to
stretch musically. A strong pick for high school and
college jazz ensembles looking to explore modern
styles and improvisation.
11639701 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
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 What's not to like? Very highly recommended!
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
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