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Hit the Bricks—Gordon Goodwin. Here's
something you don't often find! If you want
to play Gordon Goodwin charts but find
they are a little too challenging, check
this out! Composed and arranged by
Gordon Goodwin specifically for middle
or high school level, this funky chart is
totally hot! The lead trumpet range is to
written G on top of the staff, there are
suggested or improvised solos for alto,
tenor, bari, trumpet and trombone along
with backgrounds on cue. This chart is
very playable by a good middle school
or a high school jazz ensemble. It's the
Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band sound,
but accessible for your band. Play it now!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093187 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 54.00
Honk—Jeff Jarvis. Ever since the
widespread popularity of the Jeff Jarvis
funk original Critical Mass, requests for a
sequel have been pouring in. At last, Jeff
has composed and arranged Honk, with all
the characteristics that made its predecessor
such a hit with jazz ensembles, only at a
slightly more accessible level. Like Critical
Mass, Honk begins with a cool sax section
introduction, clearly placing your baritone
saxophonist in the limelight, but without
excessive technical demands. Everyone
has interesting and challenging parts to play
throughout and the modulation near the end
gives it an extra, added lift. The solos are
open and the backgrounds can be varied
by instrumentation. This one is hot from
beginning to end! Very highly recommended!
2702672 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Honk!—Dan Kramlich. Modern rock
energy defines this flex jazz band work
playable with as few as four horns and
rhythm section. A driving pulse underpins
long, sweeping harmonies, building steadily
through a solo section to a punchy shout
chorus. The return to broad textures and
a final emphatic effect provide a clear,
satisfying arc. A strong option when
seeking contemporary style with maximum
instrumentation flexibility.
11685307 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 45.00
Hurricane Season—Troy Andrews/arr.
John Wasson. From the Trombone Shorty
CD Backatown, this tune features the
powerful underlying pulse of a New Orleans
second line feel along with elements of
contemporary rock. There's written or
improvised solo space for trumpet. In this
exciting chart, the ensemble alternately
screams with the full band riffs, then settles
into a simmering rhythmic groove. Also
included are written bass lines and piano
voicings. A real treat to perform and hear!
10490297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Jo-Jo—arr. Mike Tomaro. Your rhythm
section, especially your bass player, will
particularly dig this arrangement of the
experimental funk classic from Miles
Davis. Open solos for all instruments. Lead
Trumpet plays high C. Lead Trombone
plays high Bb.
11678470 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
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
Motown Tribute—arr. Eric Richards. The
music of Motown continues to stand the
test of time with catchy melodies and well-
constructed songs. Here's a well-crafted
and entertaining production number that
features I Heard It Through the Grapevine;
My Girl and Dancing in the Streets. Included
is an open solo section during Dancing in
the Streets with written samples for alto,
tenor, trumpet and trombone.
10960650 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 60.00
Neon Green—Paul Baker. Take a trip back
to the Cool School of the 1950s with this
impressive swinger. With a very accessible
tempo of 128 bpm, this chart features tenor
sax, trumpet, and guitar on a boppish
melody presented in the Gil Evans/Miles
Davis Birth of the Cool style. The sax section
is featured in a soli setting for the bridge.
Solo space for tenor sax and trumpet (guitar
can easily be featured as well) is followed
by a tutti ensemble 16-bar shout section. As
the title suggests, there is a surprise in the
form of an eight-bar trombone/bass soli that
arrives on the bridge before the ensemble
resumes command for the dramatic finish.
The trumpet range is to a written high C,
trombone to G.
11515351 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 50.00
Night Wing—Bret Zvacek. Looking for a
great change of pace chart for your next
performance? Here's the perfect choice.
An infectious straight eighth-note groove,
great ensemble writing, and plenty of
space for solos all combine to create a
chart that will be a favorite of both the
band and the audience.
11615268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
One Big Party—arr. Mark Taylor. Mark
Taylor captures all the feel good vibes and
funky grooves of this Shaun Martin hit.
Lots of colorful instruments combinations
make for fresh colors. Written changes for
Tenor Sax and Trombone. All sections have
solis. Lead Trumpet plays high C and lead
Trombone plays a high Bb.
11678477 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Phat Tuesday—Peter Sciaino. To quote
the composer, "I was going for a New
Orleans vibe ... like a Dirty Dozen Brass
Band sort of thing, but it went J.B. Horns
[James Brown] style at some point." That
beautifully sums it up – searing horn lines
and a cooking rhythm section. Written solos
for tenor sax and trumpet.
11562064 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 60.00
Pick Up the Pieces—arr. Victor Lopez.
It's funk-rock... you know it, you love it! The
tune is infectious, the arrangement is right
on target with no individual solos but plenty
of section and ensemble work. The sax soli
is crazy hot and the lead trumpet range is
to written A above the staff. Lots of unison
lines, some fun bari sax licks and a very
hip stop-time interlude that really cooks.
This arrangement really works for this
tune! Consider this chart a winner! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10068806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
The Pursuit of Funkiness—Michele
Fernandez. 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
Red Clay—Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mark
Taylor. From jazz great Freddie Hubbard,
here is one of his most famous tunes in a
solidly written chart by Mark Taylor. With a
funky rock feel and well-known riffs, your
band will enjoy performing this one time
and again! This is also a great chart for
your soloists!
10072800 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Red Clay—Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike
Kamuf. A gem of a chart, here's Freddie
Hubbard's Red Clay arranged for
developing jazz bands. Characteristically,
it's a straight-eighths groove at 132 bpm
with written or ad lib solos for tenor sax
and trumpet 2. A more subtle and quieter
interlude adds variety and interest, and a
unique and effective rhythm section break
featuring the bassist leads to the return of
the head. The trumpet 1 range is to written
G on top of the staff and a nice shout
chorus further adds to the fun. Playable
with optional expanded instrumentations. A
great jazz standard superbly arranged!
10513883 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 50.00
Road Song—Wes Montgomery/arr. Alan
Baylock. The groove is funky rock in this
chart on the signature Wes Montgomery
tune. At about 140 bpm, the solos are
suggested and written for guitar and for
any C, B-flat, E-flat, or bass clef instrument
for flexibility. The solo section can easily
be opened up to include as many soloists
as desired. The ensemble gets plenty of
exposure as well, both behind the soloists
and as a featured partner. Quality chart!
11198994 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 54.00
Rock My Rock—Mathew Montgomery.
Sometimes you just need to rock.
Permission granted.
11622554 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 65.00
Star Eyes—Gene DePaul/arr. Rick Hirsch.
This arrangement of the classic tune is a
great fit for any performance or classroom.
At a moderate 148 bpm, this chart has
written eight-bar solos for alto sax 1, tenor
sax 1, trumpet 1, and trombone 1 to let your
leads be heard. This is an arrangement that
every library should have.
11400614 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 48.00
Steampunk—Erik Morales. Heavy metal
for big band! Guitar is the featured solo
instrument in this very cool chart, so if you,
the band and your drummer dig a rock
vehicle to wake everyone up, this is it. The
lead trumpet range is only to written G on
top of the staff, optional parts are included
for expanded instrumentations, and a
suggested guitar solo part is provided if
needed. Steampunk is totally exciting and
a great vehicle for guitar and big band!
10593779 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 52.00
Tell Me Something Good—Stevie Wonder/
arr. Mike Tomaro. This classic funk tune from
the 1970s was written by Stevie Wonder, but
became a huge hit for Rufus and Chaka
Khan. Featuring a slow and driving pulse
with heavily syncopated figures, this chart
provides a powerful change-of-pace for
concerts, contests and festivals.
10617878 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Third Stone from the Sun—arr. Mike
Tomaro. Jimmy Hendrix meets big band
jazz? Absolutely! This up-tempo swing
arrangement brilliantly crafted by Mike
Tomaro is a hip setting of groundbreaking
fusion hit. Solo changes for Tenor Sax and
Trumpet. Lead Trumpet plays high B nat.
Lead Trombone plays high A.
11678482 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
Two Seconds to Midnight—Alan Baylock.
This high-energy chart is perfect for concert
or festival performance because it's
intensely funky, and very cool! The intimate,
small-group sound of the solo segments for
trombone and guitar contrast effectively with
the fully voiced power of the rest of the chart,
creating a very satisfying rock-fusion groove!
2472237 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 60.00
Wes at the Turf—arr. Steve Allee.
Smooth straight-eighth feel and a relaxed
groove shape this medium-level jazz chart
designed to spotlight a standout guitarist.
Frequent featured moments highlight the
instrument's lyrical voice within a polished
smooth-jazz texture. A tribute to guitarist
Wes Montgomery, the writing emphasizes
style, phrasing, and ensemble balance
while providing a tasteful, accessible way to
feature a star soloist.
11678484 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 55.00
Westside Funk—Greg Yasinitsky. Driven
by an up-tempo hip-hop funk groove, this
jazz ensemble chart places strong emphasis
on syncopated rhythms and ensemble
precision. Technical saxophone writing is
balanced by featured section moments, bari
sax solo space, and powerful full-ensemble
shouts. The layered scoring rewards careful
coordination and awareness, making it well
suited to high school concert or competition
performance. A compelling choice when
your group is ready to stretch out to more
complex options while staying within a fun,
contemporary feel.
11678966 Jazz Ensemble . . . . M 60.00
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 69.99
