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Jazz-Rock & Funk | Easy
Hey, Elephant!—Drew Zaremba. You
may be familiar with the composer from
his YouTube channel featuring his fantastic
big band and a host of super solos. With an
infectious groove and incredibly hip melody
and changes, this funk chart will be a blast
for your band and audience. Open solos for
all instruments.
11562054 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 50.00
Hit the Bricks—Gordon Goodwin/arr.
Michael Story. An easy arrangement of
the Gordon Goodwin classic now brings
the funky rock energy to developing
ensembles. Driving rhythms and a catchy
groove retain the spirit of the original while
keeping ranges and technique accessible
to middle school players. Written solos
for alto saxophone and trombone along
with a simple chord progression support
early improvisation. The chart is fun,
approachable, and ideal for introducing funk
and rock styles to young jazz musicians.
11687292 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 47.00
The Jazz Police—Gordon Goodwin/arr.
Victor Lopez. Here's a very hip jazz/rock
adaptation of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat
Band chart for developing jazz ensembles.
It's true to the original style and concept,
but made accessible for the real world. The
driving bass and funky lines will engage
the band, the audience and you. Features
include written solos for alto and tenor sax,
and a lead trumpet range to written G on top
of the staff. Optional parts are included for
flute, horn in F, baritone and tuba.You know
your band will be all over this chart! It's hot!
Very highly recommended!
10093090 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 52.00
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy—Josef Zawinul/
arr. Mike Story. A must-have chart for
every young jazz band! This classic jazz/
rock favorite by Joe Zawinul is masterfully
arranged for young jazz bands with an easy
rock feel by Mike Story. This chart has a
simple written out piano solo, a trumpet 1
range to written D fourth line, a tempo at
about 100 beats per minute, 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
No Way Out—George Shutack. Here's a
hip and accessible blues tune with a Latin
groove scored perfectly for beginning jazz
ensembles. Creative scoring produces
a repetitive bass groove that is playable
without becoming tiresome, and quality
unison writing makes for great ensemble
playing. Playable with two trumpets and
two trombones. Highly recommended!
11503716 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
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
Pyramid Power—Doug Beach & George
Shutack. Get the crowd grooving with
this hip rock chart that features a straight
rock beat and an infectious melody
based heavily, but not exclusively, on the
pentatonic and dominant scales. Playable
with a full sax section, two trumpets, and
two trombones. Every section has open
solo opportunities.
11561659 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Rock Through the Ages—Mike Collins-
Dowden. A straight-ahead rock chart ideal
for younger ensembles. With extremely
playable rhythms and ranges, this chart still
keeps things exciting with a rock groove your
students will love. The solo section features
space for solos from anyone in the band. For
additional flexibility, there are alternate easier
parts included for bass and bari. A great way
to introduce your young bands to rock style
and rhythmic drive at an early level.
11686038 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 55.00
Rushmore/Badlands—Steve Shanley.
A relaxed shuffle groove with a half-time
hip-hop feel makes this easy jazz band
chart an effective style-teaching tool.
Swung sixteenth notes and extensive
rhythmic unison writing help young players
internalize feel and articulation quickly.
Optional parts for expanded instrumentation
add flexibility for directors. A dependable
choice for keeping rehearsal efficient and
confidence high for developing jazz groups.
11686534 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 50.00
Sixteen Below—Dean Sorenson. A high-
energy sixteenth-note funk groove drives
this chart for young jazz ensembles and
keeps the music funky and exciting.
Tight rhythms provide excellent training
opportunities for young players, while the
solo section maintains a strong sense of
groove over a simple chord progression.
Frequent ensemble unisons reinforce
phrasing and articulation, resulting in a
hot, rhythmically focused chart that builds
confidence and precision.
11685844 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 55.00
Smooth Cruise—Terry White. Emphasizing
groove, early jazz bands will find this
smooth rock chart a strong choice for a first
concert. Light textures feature small unison
groups paired with simple countermelodies,
keeping demands low and listening skills
central. The short length supports quick
preparation while encouraging balance and
stylistic awareness. It's a helpful contrast
piece when developing ensembles need
something approachable and mature for
concert or festival use.
11678955 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Son of the Chicken—Kris Berg. It's back!
This was written for the 20th anniversary
of the original The Chicken, so it's time to
celebrate with this funky fowl! This chart is
more accessible for younger bands, with a
chorale intro, written solos for trumpet and
tenor, and lead trumpet range to written G
on top of the staff. It's funky. It's hip. 'Cause
everybody loves the Chicken!
11355024 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 52.00
Southcoast Gold—Peter Blair. An easy
relaxed Latin rock chart assembled
with licks drawn from George Benson's
extended improvisation on Leon Russell's
This Masquerade. Clear syncopation and
minor-key lines define the style, with a brief
two-chord solo section featuring space for
an alto soloist. A low-voice feature builds
up in layers after the solos, offering a
unique showcase for your trombones and
bari sax. A thoughtful choice for introducing
Latin rock style while giving students useful
vocabulary for early improvisation.
11678890 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Tune for T—Jeff Jarvis. A light rock feel
keeps this easy jazz ensemble chart
accessible while emphasizing clear,
teachable syncopated melodies. The tune
passes between saxes and brass, reinforcing
ensemble coordination, and a key change
leads into an open solo section for alto,
tenor, or trumpet. A useful teaching chart for
introducing rock style and rhythmic clarity in
middle school or beginning jazz bands.
11678963 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 50.00
Unexcused Absences—Zachary Smith.
An easy jazz band chart in a driving funk-
rock style that delivers a catchy groove
and strong rhythmic momentum. Written
solo sections for tenor saxophone and
trumpet provide structure while allowing
for simple improvisation with an easy
chord progression. The accessible ranges
and clear pulse make it an excellent
introduction to rock-influenced jazz for
developing ensembles.
11687301 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 47.00
An excellent resource for introducing students and directors to
the art of crafting a bass line
Walking Bass
Line Construction –
F Blues
Bob Sinicrope. This beginner's guide
to walking bass lines is a must for
teachers and students! The approach
is simple: each exercise introduces one
new advancement to help you learn
how to create your own bass lines. The
book progresses step by step from
playing roots all the way up to complete
blues choruses, all in the style of 18
bass legends – from Pops Foster to
Ron Carter! Professionally recorded
backing tracks can be downloaded
from the publisher's website.
11570175 F Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00
11616217 Bb Blues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00
11616218 C Minor Blues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00
11616219 Approach on the Jazz Standard "Perdido" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00
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