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Jazz-Rock & Funk | Very Easy / Easy
Jericho—arr. Carl Strommen. A fantastic
example of how simple writing can be
highly engaging and effective. With an
intro that can stand on its own, this great
chart sets a bluesy rendition of Jericho with
quotes from 42nd Street cleverly intertwined
in an infectious groove that is simple and
accessible – destined to be one of the
highlights of your concert program!
11501847 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Listen Here—Eddie Harris/arr. Victor
Lopez. This funky rock chart with a cha-cha
flavor features a very hip and simple melody.
Also featured are easy backgrounds, and
a flexible solo section for one, some, or
all winds. With the optional parts, clear
rhythm section notation, a nice bass line,
and only two chords, it's easy to rehearse
and very effective for young jazz bands.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10311417 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 40.00
Little Sunflower—Freddie Hubbard/arr.
Mike Story. Here's a catchy and easy-
to-play arrangement of the jazz classic.
Written-out suggested solos are provided for
tenor sax and trumpet. The trumpet range is
to written E top space. This arrangement is
very playable and sounds full with reduced
instrumentation – and it's fun!
11511950 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 47.00
Nighthawk—Carl Strommen. Everything
you have come to expect from a Carl
Strommen chart is on display in this gospel-
tinged rock piece. Solid from start to finish
and very playable, this will be a hit with your
band. It makes an excellent contrast piece
to a swing tune. Written solos for alto and
tenor sax and trumpet.
11562046 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Power Move (Flex Instrumentation)—
Dean Sorenson. Start your next concert
with a powerful move! A perfect vehicle for
teaching sixteenth-note rhythms, this funk
chart has been carefully composed to make
the rhythms easy to read and interpret. As
is common in a lot of funk music, there is
a good deal of repetition. The opening lick
is played by the horns in a rhythm-out feel,
meaning the rhythm section is not providing
a groove at the very beginning. Following the
solos there's a short section of rhythm breaks
that builds into a reprise of the introduction.
11521135 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 55.00
Soft Lights—Peter Blair. Designed for
beginning jazz bands, this laid-back Latin
chart features a calm, lyrical melody that
moves fluidly throughout the ensemble.
Built on the chord changes of The
Nearness of You, it includes written tenor
saxophone or trombone solos that trade
four-measure phrases with the full band.
A thoughtful first Latin selection that
reinforces style, phrasing, and ensemble
balance without overwhelming young
players with technical demands.
11678957 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Sweet Georgia Brown—Ben Bernie &
Maceo Pinkard/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Although known primarily as the theme for
the famed Harlem Globetrotters, this familiar
standard has remained popular through
the years with recordings by countless jazz
artists. Here's a fun version for young players
featuring an infectious groove, melody in all
parts, and a flexible solo section with sample
written solos for all players.
11357095 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Under the Radar—Doug Beach. A strong
rock groove in the vein of Steely Dan
shapes this inviting beginning rock chart
centered on unified ensemble figures.
Mostly full-band unison writing reinforces
style, time, and articulation, while a simple
harmonic progression in F major supports
first improvisation experiences. Accessible
demands keep rehearsal focus on groove
consistency and blend. A smart first rock
chart for beginning jazz groups learning
how to lock in together with confidence.
11678965 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Ventura Jam—Carl Strommen. Opening
with a groovy piano solo, this very easy
jazz band chart explores a straight-eighth
gospel-rock style. Repetitive syncopated
melodic figures keep rhythms accessible,
and tenor saxophone and trumpet solos
sit over a simple three-chord progression
that supports early improvisation, with
written solos available for support. A
practical choice for introducing even-eighth
gospel style while expanding a beginning
ensemble's stylistic range.
11678894 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
What Came First?—Dean Sorenson.
Check out this gospel rock chart for the
youngest jazz groups that roars right out
of the gate! Sure to be an audience and
musician favorite, the features include
powerful full ensemble scoring, completely
flexible instrumentation, sample solos for all
instruments, and cued solo backgrounds.
Every section has the melody at some point,
and the lower voice lines are highly effective.
This is solid instructional and performance
repertoire. Highly recommended!
11000555 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 55.00
Work Song—Nat Adderley/arr. John
Berry. One of the signature tunes of the
Cannonball Adderley Quintet and composed
by Nat Adderley, this familiar jazz standard
remains as popular today as when it first
arrived in 1960. Arranged here in a solid
even eighth-note style, this is an extremely
appealing choice for young groups. Playable
with options for reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
11172143 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 40.00
Jazz-Rock & Funk
Easy
(Don't Give Me) Attitude at Any
Latitude—Steve Parsons. Your band will
have a blast with this low-down funky chart!
Even though the title says "Don't Give Me
Attitude," the ensemble will absolutely have
to play with some swagger.
11615104 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
13 O'Clock Jump—Zachary Smith. A
swingin' blues but with a fun twist: 13-bar
blues! Suggested solos are written for tenor
sax, trumpet, trombone, and some brief
drum set fills. The trumpet range is up to a
written E top space. Your players will dig the
cool brass plunger mute sections!
11511946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 47.00
Back Home—Chris Clark. Driving funk
grooves anchor this easy jazz band chart
designed to introduce students to sixteenth-
note rhythms and crisp staccato articulation.
A catchy repetitive melody makes learning
quick, and an approachable solo section
built on just two chords builds confidence
for beginning improvisors. An optional part
for bongos adds additional color for extra
players, keeping the focus on groove, style,
and ensemble precision.
11678101 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 60.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Here's an excellent, easy version
of Josef Zawinul's great jazz tune! Solid
writing all the way and no solos required.
2230910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Blueberry Crumble—Francois-Oliver
Fortin. A flavorful jazz funk-rock chart
designed for younger ensembles, based
on a minor blues scale. Set in the key of D
minor, with the blues scale written out in all
parts, this is a great vehicle for introducing
beginning improvisation to your players.
Concluding with a mini drum-set feature,
this piece truly is a fine dessert to add to
your concert menu!
11644356 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 40.00
Chameleon—Herbie Hancock/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Herbie Hancock's classic funk
tune is finally available for younger groups!
Mike's arrangement preserves the flavor of
the original in a playable arrangement that
your students are sure to "get into."
2123396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
The Chicken—Alfred Ellis/arr. Mike Story.
The original version of The Chicken was
released in 2001 and has been a top seller
every year. Now Mike Story has arranged it
for younger jazz groups without losing the
original style and infectious fun! Beginning
with a gospel style chorale introduction, the
band transitions into a funky rock groove
with an easy-to-play and hip bass line. This
outstanding chart for young jazz bands
features a 16-bar suggested alto sax solo
and easy trumpet 1 range to written E top
space. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Don't miss it!
Our highest recommendation!
10303578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 47.00
Curacao Blue—Zachary Smith. Build up
your rhythm section with this getaway to
Curacao! Built on an easy Latin groove and
moderate tempo, this chart will transport
everyone to the islands without leaving the
band room. Featuring a written tenor solo,
this piece has clear notation for your rhythm
section and reserved ranges for the winds
while still bringing a fun groove.
11400504 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 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
Eyes on the Horizon—Dean Sorenson.
A modern big-band chart built on a
contemporary straight-eighth-note groove
blends open harmonies with introspective
melodies. Intricate counterpoint adds
depth and interest throughout the texture.
The fresh, stylish sound offers a modern
perspective on the big band tradition,
broadening musical horizons for both
performers and audiences.
11685836 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 55.00
Frankenstein—Edgar Winter/arr. Paul
Murtha. It's the 1973 rock classic from the
Edgar Winter Group! Carefully adapted for
younger groups with reasonable ranges
and solid scoring, your players will have a
blast with this one! Also includes written or
ad lib solos for alto and/or trumpet. Rock on!
2476959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Funky Trunk—Drew Zaremba. Hard-
hitting funk grooves and a catchy melody
drive this easy jazz chart that keeps the
focus on feel and ensemble style. Simple
chord progressions make improvisation
approachable while still offering plenty of
written solo opportunities. Scoops and
glissandos are woven throughout, reinforcing
essential jazz articulations and techniques,
and the steady rhythm section groove makes
it a strong funk selection for advanced middle
school or high school groups.
11678876 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 50.00
Green Onions—Booker T. Jones/arr.
Roger Holmes. Your students will feel so
cool playing this one! It's the slow-cooking,
minor-key rock-shuffle tune that became
a trademark for Booker T. & the M.G.'s.
Although the written-out solos are scored
for alto or tenor and trumpet, the chord
changes are so easy that anyone could solo
on them. This will be a guaranteed favorite
with your band! Highlyß recommended!
2472906 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
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