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Pop Hits | Very Easy / Easy
Walkin' on the Sun—arr. Paul Murtha.
Smash Mouth's debut single, this moderately
paced rock hit features the trombones on
the melody accompanied by the infectious
and ever-churning groove. The melody is
eventually passed to the trumpets and saxes,
and the two-chord vamp section makes this
a perfect vehicle for beginning improvisers.
Scales and written solos are included in
every part! Also playable with optional limited
or expanded instrumentation. Be sure to
check this one out!
11100180 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 40.00
What a Wonderful World—Douglas &
Weiss/arr. Rick Stitzel. Giving your beginning
band great tunes like this to play will turn
them on to jazz forever! You just can't beat
the appeal of the tune Louis Armstrong made
so famous, and it's surely stood the test of
time. This very playable version is nicely
scored where each section gets a piece of
the melody. Very highly recommended!
2470819 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
You've Got a Friend in Me (from "Toy
Story 2")—Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel.
This swingin' arrangement for beginning
jazzers is based on the version by the
character Wheezy featured in "Toy Story
2." The saxes enjoy most of the melody, but
the brass get their chance too, along with
a written solo or soli for the trumpets. This
memorable salute to friendship is sure to
be enjoyed by audiences of all ages! A CD
is included and it is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble . . . VE 45.00
Pop Hits
Easy
25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Mike Story.
You know it, you love it! The opening motive
is very catchy on this authentic sounding
chart on the rock classic made famous
by the group Chicago. Master arranger
Mike Story works his magic to create an
accessible, fun-to-play jazz ensemble chart.
Everything you need is written out, including
brief solos for trumpet 1, trombone 1 and
optional guitar. With easy brass ranges, it's
easy to rehearse and play, but still a hard-
driving chart. Very nice! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10277420 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 42.00
Ain't No Mountain High Enough—arr.
Paul Murtha. Written by the songwriting duo
of Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson
and made famous by Marvin Gaye and
Tammi Terrell, this chart features a nice mix
of scoring from full ensemble tuttis to short
section features. It's a great-sounding chart
for younger players, no solos are required,
and it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentation.
11172129 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
All Star—arr. Paul Murtha. Featured in the
movie "Shrek," this familiar hit by Smash
Mouth has become an enduring part of pop
culture. This arrangement for young players
features the melody passed from section to
section, and the players even get to whistle!
Written or improvised solos can be played
by any combination of alto sax, trumpet, or
trombone. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, this will be fun
for everyone!
11100172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Apt.—arr. Roger Holmes. Perfect as a fun
change of pace on the program and also as
a recruitment tune, this arrangement of the
chart-topping hit from Rosé and Bruno Mars
is expertly scored for young players and will
be the hit of the concert!
11617960 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Crazy Train—arr. Paul Murtha. Ozzy
Osbourne's biggest hit makes a hard-hitting
rock chart for beginning jazz groups. Written
in a moderate tempo and with plenty of
tutti scoring, this one is a solid choice for
your young players. Arranged for full jazz
ensemble, it's also playable with as few as 3
saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano, bass
and drums.
10023037 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
(Don't Fear) The Reaper—arr. Paul
Murtha. Blue Oyster Cult's iconic hit
from the 1970s was immortalized in pop
culture in the famous "More cowbell!"
sketch on Saturday Night Live. This solid
arrangement for young players will be
quick to learn, requires no solos, and is
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentation. Fun for all!
11100166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 40.00
Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing—Stevie
Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha. This Stevie
Wonder hit from the 1970s features a
distinctive Latin/rock groove along with
a memorable theme. Paul Murtha does
a great job of capturing the flavor of the
original in this easy version for younger
jazz bands. The tempo is moderate and
there is plenty of tutti ensemble playing,
plus a short written or improvised solo
for trumpet. Playable by optional reduced
or augmented instrumentations, it also
includes fully-notated bass lines and piano
voicings. No worries!
10759356 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Earth, Wind & Fire Dance Mix—arr. Paul
Murtha. Featuring the classic dance tunes
Let's Groove, Boogie Wonderland and
Sing A Song, here's a fun medley of hits
from Earth, Wind & Fire. The infectious
groove and signature horn licks make this
a great choice for young players! Arranged
for full jazz ensemble, it's also playable by
4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, piano,
bass and drums.
10023033 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Evil Ways—arr. Rick Stitzel. Originally
recorded in 1969, this iconic Latin rock
tune composed by Sonny Henry helped
boost the success of Santana and has
remained a familiar classic ever since.
This solid arrangement for younger players
passes the melody around from the brass
to the saxes, and includes short written or
improvised solos for tenor sax and trumpet.
Chord/scale sheets in all keys as well as
written-out bass lines and piano voicings
are included. This dynamic chart is also
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10667350 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Family Guy Theme—Walter Murphy/arr.
Rick Stitzel. The theme song for this popular
TV series is already set in a swingin' big
band style at a medium tempo. Arranged
here for young players, it features the
melody traded between the saxes, trumpets
and trombones and short solos for trumpet
and alto. Suggested solos are included.
Highly recommended!
10005187 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Feeling Good—Leslie Bricusse & Anthony
Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel. Rebounding in
popularity after a recording by Michael
Bublé, this hit was originally from the
Broadway musical "The Roar of the
Greasepaint – The Smell of the Crowd."
This bluesy arrangement requires no solos
and gives each section of the ensemble
a chance to be featured. Playable
with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 50.00
BEST
SELLERS
Pop Hits
Easy
Best-Selling Charts! These selections,
listed in order of popularity, are chosen
most often by directors like you.
Isn't She Lovely—
Stevie Wonder/arr. John Berry.
11105220 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Feeling Good—Leslie Bricusse
& Anthony Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10374176 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Hit the Road Jack—
Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike Lewis.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
Hot Chocolate (from "The Polar
Express")—Glen Ballard &
Alan Silvestri/arr. Mike Lewis.
2702800 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Superstition—
Stevie Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha.
10041752 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Apt.—arr. Roger Holmes.
11617960 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Never Gonna Give You Up—
arr. Rick Stitzel.
11539351 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
The Incredibles (Medley)—
Michael Giacchino/arr. Paul Murtha.
10005189 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Oye Como Va—
Tito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha.
2471441 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Moondance—
Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez.
2701897 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
BRAND-NEW POP
ARRANGEMENTS
Abracadabra—arr. Paul Murtha.
11678460 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Baile Inolvidable—arr. Michele Fernandez.
11678461 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
From the Start—arr. Mark Taylor.
11678468 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
I Just Might—arr. Paul Murtha.
11678469 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Wildflower—arr. John Wasson.
11678485 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Wonderful Tonight—Eric Clapton/arr. Rick Hirsch.
11685073 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 64.00
