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4 Applausearr. 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.
10427418 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Baby That's What I Need (a.k.a. Walk Tall)
arr. Vince Gassi. This tune is better known
as Walk Tall and was originally performed by
Cannonball Adderley's quintet. It has a gospel
flavored R&B groove and the features include a
lead trumpet range to written F top line, a written
tenor sax solo that trades with the ensemble.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, it's a very cool chart!
10355568 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
H Back in the DayLarry Neeck. Take a retro-
rock groove, add some tasty unison licks, and you
get Back in the Day, a fun-to-play crowd pleaser
perfect for your developing jazz band. Your budding
rockers will get a chance to shine in the short solo
section with the included suggested solos. Easy to
prepare and fun to play, Back in the Day will get
your band rockin' like the '60s in no time! Optional
reduced instrumentation.
10071414 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Big SkyDean Sorenson. At about 180 bpm,
Big Sky is an easy straight-eighth groove chart
with open harmonies and lush colors. Everyone in
the band gets a chance to play the melody... even
the trombones! The features include moderate
ranges, notated rhythm section parts, and an open
solo section. Any player can solo with notes from
the concert Bb major scale using the included
transposed scale sheet, and the solo section can
be repeated as many times as necessary with
backgrounds cued as desired. For students who
wish not to improvise, a suggested solo is included
in all parts. Scored for full jazz ensemble, it will
sound full and complete with an optional minimum
instrumentation of nine players (AAT Saxes, 2
Trumpets, 1 Trombone and PBD Rhythm). Include
more players by using any or all of the included
Flute, Clarinet, F Horn, Tuba, and Baritone T.C.
parts. This chart will compliment any young jazz
band program!
10368173 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Budget Stretching Jazz Saver Pack No. 1
Paul Clark, Ken Harris, Larry Neeck & James
Swearingen. This budget-saving pack is an
outstanding collection of four jazz charts for young
players that includes Time Out (Ken Harris), Just
Before I Close My Eyes (Larry Neeck), The Preacher
Man (Jim Swearingen) and Low Rider (Paul Clark).
The set includes a swing tune, a solo ballad feature
for alto sax or trumpet, and two rock tunes and will
provide your group with quality teaching materials
as well as audience-friendly music that is sure to
please. The full set of four charts is less than half
of the cost of the tunes if purchased separately and
the set includes links for free full performance mp3
downloads of the four charts.
10457909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Call Me Maybearr. 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
n ChameleonHerbie Hancock/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Herbie Hancock's classic funk tune
is finally available for younger groups! Mike's
arrangement preserves the flavor of the original in
a playable arrangement that your students are sure
to "get into."
2123396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n The ChickenAlfred Ellis/arr. Mike Story. The
original version of The Chicken was released in
2001 and has been a top seller every year. Now
Mike Story has arranged it for younger jazz groups
without losing the original style and infectious fun!
Beginning with a gospel style chorale introduction,
the band transitions into a funky rock groove with
an easy-to-play and hip bass line. This outstanding
chart for young jazz bands features a 16-bar
suggested alto sax solo and easy trumpet 1 range
to written E top space. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Don't miss
it! Our highest recommendation!
10303578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Come Sail AwayDennis DeYoung/arr. Paul
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!
10016140 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n El Taco RockoLarry Neeck. Break out the hot
sauce for this tasty Latin rock chart! It has a super
groove that kids love, an open solos section with
easy suggested solos, modest ranges and well
written rhythm sections parts. A super piece for
young students!
2438976 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Frankensteinarr. Paul Murtha. It's the 1973
Rock classic from the Edgar Winter Group! Carefully
adapted for younger groups with reasonable ranges
and solid scoring, your players will have a blast with
this one! Also includes written or ad lib. solos for
alto and/or trumpet. Rock on!
2476959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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.
10427418 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Budget Stretching Jazz Saver Pack No. 1—
Paul Clark, Ken Harris, Larry Neeck & James Swearingen.
This budget-saving pack is an outstanding collection of four jazz charts for
young players that includes Time Out (Ken Harris), Just Before I Close
My Eyes (Larry Neeck), The Preacher Man (Jim Swearingen) and Low
Rider (Paul Clark). The set includes a swing tune, a solo ballad feature for
alto sax or trumpet, and two rock tunes and will provide your group with
quality teaching materials as well as audience-friendly music that is sure
please. The full set of four charts is less than half of the cost of the tunes
if purchased separately and the set includes links for free full performance
mp3 downloads of the four charts.
10457909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 60.00
Happy (from Despicable Me 2)—Pharrell Williams/arr. John Berry.
Here's an easy, yet great sounding chart on the hit song from "Despicable
Me 2" by Pharrell Williams that just never seems to get old! The melody
is skillfully bounced from section to section, and there are no solos
required. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations,
this will be a real favorite. Highly recommended!
10461390 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
It Is What It Is—Victor Lopez.
This one has a funky rock groove with a hip chord progression, yet it's
very easy to play. It Is What It Is has plenty of unison harmony, no solos,
easy ranges, and is very effective for the young jazz band. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10452066 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 38.00
Roar—arr. Victor Lopez.
Here's a Katy Perry pop tune your jazz ensemble will enjoy playing and
the audience will recognize and appreciate! The tempo is around 164 bpm,
there are no solos, it's got a big ensemble sound, the trumpet 1 range is to
written F top line, and the drum part has a solid back-beat. Optional parts
are included for expanded instrumentations. It works great!
10452104 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 46.00
Scarborough Fair—arr. Terry White.
This chart on Scarborough Fair looks at the familiar tune in a traditional,
slow rock style. It contains written solos for trumpet 1 and tenor 1, both
with energetic backgrounds, and a modulation into the shout chorus. The
trumpet 1 range is to written E top space, and it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Enjoy!
10452078 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Sideways Walking Dog—Zachary Smith.
Sideways Walking Dog features a Latin/rock groove at around 180 bpm
with very simple rhythms and a great melody line. Additional features
include easy brass ranges, a written solo for tenor sax, and written-out
drum fills. Clever, plus easy to play, plus well-written equals a quality
chart! Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10452072 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Twist and Shout—arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by the Beatles in 1963, and years later prominently featured
in the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," this catchy rock favorite never
grows old. This arrangement gives every section of the band a chance
to play the melody at some point, and no solos are required. Easy to
learn, this one is sure to be tons of fun for players, parents and audiences
everywhere! It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations and highly recommended!
10461406 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 35.00
We Can Do This—Paul Clark.
The spotlight is on the whole band with this hard-driving rock chart.
Featuring great full ensemble and soli writing, it gradually modulates
up throughout using accidentals in the parts in place of key changes.
This technique is accessible to young players and it keeps lifting the
excitement level all the way to the end. While the performance demands
are minimal, with no solos and the trumpets never leaving the staff, young
jazz bands will dig the powerful, full sound they create with this chart!
Yes, we can do this!
10457927 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Who Are You?—Peter Townshend/arr. Mike Story.
Who Are You is a terrific rock classic by The Who that will have audiences
singing along. This chart has solos for drum set and piano (or guitar), and
the trumpet 1 range is to written F, top line. Additional features include
well-notated rhythm section parts, easy ensemble rhythms throughout, and
optional flute, clarinet, vibes, horn in F, baritone horn, and tuba parts to
expand your jazz band's instrumentation. At a vibrant tempo of 142 bpm,
this chart will provide effective programming for any performance. Also
playable with optional reduced instrumentation. Rock on!
10424929 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
You Can Keep It!—Peter Blair.
Exceptional ensemble writing makes this fun Bossa/rock chart sound great
and work well as a reliable teaching piece. Featuring a cool, smooth, laid-
back sound and feel, there is an optional open solo section with suggested
or improvised solos. The creative talents of Peter Blair are once again
reinforced by this chart that was created with developing students in mind.
Scored for 5 saxes, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, and 4 rhythm with optional
flute, clarinet, horn in f and tuba parts. A nice, quiet change of pace for
any performance!
10455935 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
You're Still a Young Man—arr. Mike Story.
Here's a soulful, yet accessible treatment of this Tower of Power hit
song. This chart is played at about 128 bpm in 3/4 time, and the trumpet
1 range is to written E top space. Including a written tenor sax 1 melody
solo, it's a superb chart in every respect. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10452082 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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