Pop Charts
n Apache—arr. John Berry. Originally recorded
in 1961 by Jorgen Ingmann, but better known
for the 1981 recording by The Sugarhill Gang,
this funky hit remains a favorite. Feature
your drummer or an additional percussionist
(bongos, congas, or timbales) on this
solid chart scored for young jazz bands.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, it's highly recommended!
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n rown Eyed Girl—Van Morrison/arr. Paul
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Murtha. Originally a hit for Van Morrison
in 1967, this catchy and familiar tune
remains popular today. Arranged here in a
moderate Latin style, the saxes take the lead
in the beginning, accompanied by brass
punches. Later the trombones get into the
act, and finally the full ensemble joins in
the fun. Suggested or improvised solos are
included for alto sax and trumpet. Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
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4 all Me Maybe—arr. Paul Murtha. Characterized by a strong rhythmic pulse throughout
and a catchy melody, this upbeat hit by Carly Rae
Jepson will go together quickly and sound great.
It requires no solos and is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations!
10374180 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Applause—arr. John Berry. Characterized by
a rhythmic and syncopated pulse throughout,
Lady Gaga hits the magic button yet again with
this catchy and memorable pop hit. Here's a
solid chart that your players and audiences
alike are sure to enjoy. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
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Come Sail Away—Dennis Deyoung/arr.
Murtha. Recorded by the group Styx in 1977,
this chart opens in a rock ballad style featuring
a written solo for alto saxophone. The mood
then shifts to a driving rock pulse displaying
the brass on the powerful strains of the
chorus. It's playable with as few as 4 saxes, 3
trumpets, 3 trombones, piano, bass and drums.
Solid rock and roll for young players!
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Brazil—arr. Rick Stitzel. From the skilled hands and inventive mind of Rick Stitzel, here is a
classy, yet easy version of this familiar samba. Every section gets a chance to play the melody
at some point, plus there is a solo section for any saxophone or flute. Suggested solos and
chord/scale sheets in all keys are included, plus it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations!
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Gentle Rain—Luiz Bonfa/arr. Kris Berg. A wonderful tune with rich textures and voicings,
Gentle Rain is a solo vehicle for C, B-flat, E-flat or bass clef instruments and is especially nice for
flute or vibes. The bossa nova tempo is 126 bpm and the lead trumpet range is to written B above
the staff. Highly recommended!
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Mambonucleosis—Rich Woolworth. Mambonucleosis is a high-energy mambo with
plenty of authentic montuno sounds and effects. There are solos for alto sax and trumpet,
as well as opportunities for the drummer to shine. Don't miss this exciting Latin showcase!
Highly recommended!
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One Sixty Blue—Doug Beach & George Shutack. Take the infectious Latin/jazz groove that
Horace Silver made famous, combine it with a strong melody and you have the perfect change of
pace chart for young jazz ensembles. Playable with as few as 3 or 4 horns plus rhythm section,
on up to full jazz ensemble instrumentation and beyond makes this chart accessible to groups of
almost any size or instrumentation.
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Puerto del Sol—Carl Strommen. Veteran composer Carl Strommen has created a very
playable, medium Latin chart that grooves along at about 144 bpm. With a strong introduction and
a flowing unison melody, this nice original also features a solo section with optional suggested
solos included or improvised as desired. The full ensemble joins in before the first solo which
enters and exits with a highly effective and short unison montuno for the rhythm section. The
pleasant melody, written solos, easy ranges and even eighth note feel throughout make this a
winner with little rehearsal time. Written ranges: Trumpet 1 to A; Trombone to F; Alto Sax to C#.
An optional flute part is included. This is a great Latin chart for mid level bands!
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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.
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n Domino—Van Morrison/arr. Mike Story. Just
what your young jazz ensemble needs and
wants! Here is another Mike Story arrangement
that is exactly right with a very catchy tune at
the easy level. It includes suggested solos for
alto, trumpet and trombone, and the trumpet
1 range is only to written E top space. This
rock groove practically plays itself - the
chart is scored to sound hot with a minimum
instrumentation of 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone and 3 rhythm. Optional parts are
included for flute, horn in F, baritone T.C.
and tuba. Highly recommended!
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n arth Wind and Fire Dance Mix—arr. Paul
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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.
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H amily Guy Theme—arr. Rick Stitzel. The
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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!
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4 eeling Good—arr. Rick Stitzel. Popular again
F
thanks to the recent recording by Michael Buble,
this hit was originally from the Broadway musical
"The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the
Crowd." This bluesy arrangement requires no
solos, but gives each section of the ensemble
a chance to be featured. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly
recommended!
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Final Countdown—arr. Paul Lavender. This is
classic rock tune from the 1980's, and everyone
in the audience will remember it. Fun to play
for young ensembles, it's scored for full jazz
ensemble, but will sound great with as few as
4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, piano, bass
and drums. Rock the house with this powerful
arrangement!
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The Girl from Ipanema—Antonio Carlos
Jobim/arr. 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!
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