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Pop Hits | Easy
Fields of Gold—Sting/arr. Terry White.
Written and recorded by Sting in 1993, this
gorgeous tune is recognized as a masterful
yet haunting ballad. This skillfully paced
arrangement for young players features a
light pop feel along with brief solos for alto
sax and trumpet. The key change near the
end provides a nice emotional lift.
11571833 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
The Girl from Ipanema—Antonio Carlos
Jobim/arr. John Berry. This is probably the
best known bossa nova ever written! John
Berry's easy version includes short written or
ad lib solos for alto or tenor and trumpet. A
nice way to remember the great Stan Getz!
2266971 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
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! Highly recommended!
2472906 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Hit the Road Jack—Percy Mayfield/arr.
Mike Lewis. Ray Charles made it famous,
now you can play it with your young jazz
ensemble. There are no individual solos,
just solid ensemble all the way with some
unison sax solis with optional lip bends to
give the chart a bluesy sound. Trumpet
1 range is to written E top space and the
rhythms are easy throughout. This will be
easy to rehearse and sound great... plus it's
a great tune! Highly recommended! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 47.00
I Got You (I Feel Good)—James Brown/
arr. Paul Murtha. Here is the signature
hit by the "Godfather of Soul" in a solidly
scored version perfect for young players.
With a funky groove that captures the style
of the original this chart also features solo
opportunities for any combination of alto
sax, trumpet, and trombone.
11556728 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
The Incredibles (Medley)—Michael
Giacchino/arr. Paul Murtha. Here are the
main themes from this highly successful
animated movie arranged for younger
jazz bands! With its unique mix of spy/
adventure music reminiscent of the '60s
and with a touch of cool jazz, it's perfect
for jazz ensembles. This one is sure to be
a hit with your players and add something
different to your next performance!
10005189 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Isn't She Lovely—Stevie Wonder/
arr. John Berry. From Stevie Wonder's
landmark 1976 album Songs in the Key
of Life, this smooth and tender hit has
gone on to become a jazz standard
performed and recorded by many artists.
In a moderate swing style, this easy chart
captures the essence of the original in
this version of younger bands. Including
short written or improvised solos for alto
sax and trumpet, it also has options for
limited or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
11105220 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Linus and Lucy—Vince Guaraldi/arr.
John Berry. Here's the main theme
from the Charlie Brown TV specials that
everyone is sure to recognize! Carefully
arranged for younger players, this great-
sounding chart maintains all the charm
and style of the original. A written or
ad lib alto sax solo is featured in the
middle swing section, and it's playable
with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
11100169 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 40.00
Megalovania (from "Undertale")—Toby
Fox/arr. Rick Stitzel. Retro music from
old-school video games never goes out of
style. This popular and quirky theme from
"Undertale" will quickly become one of
your students' favorites. This easy version
features modest ranges and easy-to-
learn patterns.
11539352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Victor
Lopez. Van Morrison's hit is a natural
for jazz ensemble. Now for bands at
the easy level, this minor-key swinger
is incredibly hip! The captivating melody
moves through the sections of the band,
sometimes in unison, sometimes in
harmony, and the solo section is written
for all the wind players, so you can have
anyone or everyone play the written or ad
lib solo. This tune is a perennial favorite
with jazz lovers!
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 50.00
My Favorite Things (from "The Sound
of Music")—Richard Rodgers/arr. Paul
Murtha. Equally at home on holiday
concerts or any performance, this popular
tune from "The Sound of Music" is arranged
here as a jazz waltz. It features a relaxed,
easy-flowing swing style, a melody that is
passed from section to section, and short
written or ad lib solos for trumpet and
tenor sax. Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentation. Highly recommended!
10072787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Never Gonna Give You Up—arr. Rick
Stitzel. Recorded by Rick Astley in 1987,
this familiar rock hit is instantly recognizable
and popular with all age groups. Whether
you want to Rickroll your audience or just
play it for fun, here is a great-sounding
arrangement for young players.
11539351 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Oye Como Va—Tito Puente/arr. Paul
Murtha. This arrangement of Tito Puente's
Latin-rock classic is an absolute "must" for
young jazzers! Made famous by Santana,
and loaded with Latin-American spirit, this
chart is perfect for teaching Latin style,
while the simple chord structure takes the
mystery out of improvising. It's hot!
2471441 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr.
Paul Murtha. Instantly recognizable by
all, here is one of the all-time great movie
themes in a masterful arrangement for
younger players. Paul Murtha does a
great job of capturing the authentic sound
of Mancini's classic from the familiar bass
line, smooth tutti passages, and solo
section for tenor sax or trumpet. It doesn't
get any better than this! Suggested solos
and scale/chord sheets in all keys are
included. Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Includes CD.
10188519 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Play That Funky Music—Robert Parissi/
arr. Mike Story. Yes, your young band
can get funky- but only arranger Mike
Story can take a pop tune like Play That
Funky Music and make it come alive
for the young jazz ensemble. Simple
rhythms, effective and colorful harmonies,
and easy written solos for trumpet and
trombone are only a few highlights. Easy
to assemble and great fun! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation.
10071748 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 42.00
Seven Nation Army—Jack White/arr. Paul
Murtha. Featuring one of the most powerful
riffs of the rock era, this hit recorded by The
White Stripes in 2003 is arranged here in a
hard-hitting version for younger players. No
solos are required and the melody is skillfully
passed around from section to section.
Fully-notated bass lines and piano voicings
are included, and it's playable with optional
reduced or augmented instrumentations.
Lots of fun and highly recommended!
10775172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Skyfall—Adkins & Epworth/arr. John
Berry. Perfectly capturing the mood and
style of earlier James Bond themes, Adele
has worked her magic with the hit Skyfall.
John Berry's easy version features a brief
written alto sax solo, then solid scoring
for the entire ensemble with the melody
traded between the saxes and trumpets.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this is sure to be an
audience favorite! Highly recommended!
10374178 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Soda Pop (from "KPop Demon Hunters")
—arr. Paul Murtha. This hard-grooving
arrangement of the hit song from the
smash Netflix movie is perfectly scored for
beginning jazz ensembles and will be the hit
of your next concert program.
11640157 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Soul Bossa Nova—Quincy Jones/
arr. Rick Stitzel. This infectious and
immediately recognizable Quincy Jones
standard was popular long before Austin
Powers introduced it to a brand-new
generation of fans. Easy to learn and fun
to play, this will quickly become a favorite
of your young players and their audiences!
Arranged for full jazz ensemble, it's also
playable with as few as four saxes, three
trumpets, three trombones, piano, bass,
and drums. Groovy baby!
10033706 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Superstition—Stevie Wonder/arr. Paul
Murtha. Stevie Wonder helped bring funk to
mainstream pop music in the '70s, and this
is one of his most recognizable hits. This
arrangement is easy to learn yet maintains
the authentic groove of the original.
Playable by standard jazz ensemble
instrumentation, it will also sound full and
complete with four saxes, three trumpets,
three trombones, and rhythm. Optional
parts included for flute, two clarinets, horn
in F, and tuba. Highly recommended!
10041752 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
Sweet Caroline—Neil Diamond/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Long before the TV series Glee,
this Neil Diamond classic, first recorded
in 1969, had proven its popularity and
staying power. Here is a solid yet easy
treatment for jazz ensemble that requires
no solos. Sure to be a favorite with students
and parents alike! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10098793 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
We Are Family—arr. Paul Murtha. In the
height of the disco era, this tune recorded
by Sister Sledge caught fire on the R&B pop
charts in 1979. Here is a great-sounding
and funky version for younger players.
There are no solos, all horn sections get
their chance with the melody, and there's
a unique and effective rhythm-section-only
interlude. Playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Written-out
bass lines and piano voicings are included.
Every audience will know this familiar tune!
10681401 Jazz Ensemble . . . . E 45.00
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