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4 We Can Do ThisPaul 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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 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 . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 You're Still a Young Manarr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Jazz/Rock & Funk
Medium-Easy
n 1.21 GigawattsRich Woolworth. This high
energy, up-tempo jazz/rock original has plenty of
space for your drummer to "get his fill." It's also
a great vehicle for your soloists to jam over a fast-
paced rocker!
10094905 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Act Your AgeGordon Goodwin/arr. Peter
Blair. Arranger Peter Blair has taken the hot
Gordon Goodwin chart Act Your Age and revised
it for developing players. "Slick and funky"
describes this very accessible arrangement.
There are written solos for 1st alto (cued for
2nd alto) and a 1st trumpet solo cued in all four
trumpet parts. The lead trumpet has a written
A above the staff, but technically this chart is
not difficult and will come together quickly
to earn a spot in your program. The band will
love it, too! Highly recommended! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10093092 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
H Aftershock!Larry Barton. This funky rock
chart sure is easy enough...but we won't tell
anyone! It's bold and contemporary with a big
sound and huge impact, along with reasonable
ranges and technical demands. An open solo
section with written suggested solos and very
easy changes will really build confidence in
improvising. And, the most amazing thing is that
such a playable chart sounds so darn hot!
2347961 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 34.00
n Alley Cat StrutMike Collins-Dowden. While
not a solo feature, Alley Cat Strut is a minor-key
jazz/rock chart at a medium tempo that does
let an alto sax soloist stretch out. Developing
groups will groove hard while really enjoying
the accessibility of this chart that also has an
effective stop-time interlude beginning with the
lower voices and then layers in the rest of the
band. This is followed by a return to the head with
development built in. It's a very cool chart!
10311271 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Area 51Larry Barton. A biting rock groove
highlights this high-energy chart for mid-level
bands! Everything about this chart is really
playable, from ranges to rhythms, so your band
will be performance-ready in no time at all.
Includes an open solo section over easy rock
chords, which is a great way to let everybody
stretch out with a little improv work.
2419828 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
n Backrow PoliticsGordon Goodwin/arr. Peter
Blair. Peter Blair has adapted this chart for young
players from Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band
chart and it sizzles, yet is accessible! A trumpet
section feature with a straight-eighth groove,
there are available written trumpet solos for all
four parts and the 1st trumpet range is to written
G on top of the staff. Optional parts are included
for expanded instrumentation. An exciting chart
for sure! Highly recommended!
10355570 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
H Bari, Bari Good! (Baritone Sax Feature)
Andy Clark. Here's a super chart to feature the
sax player who hardly ever gets the "good" parts!
Your bari sax player will love getting some air time
in this gospel-rock chart! It includes an open solo
section for the bari sax, or any other soloist of
your choice. It's a very appealing tune with a big
solid sound.
2468254 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Beat ItMichael Jackson/arr. Dallas Burke.
From the best-selling album of all time, Thriller,
this rock classic from Michael Jackson makes
a superb jazz band tune your students and
audiences will enjoy. The brass get a chance to
shine in a range that's right in the pocket and
there are short written or ad-lib solos to feature
alto sax, tenor sax and trumpet. Don't miss the
short, but effective a cappella section. Bass
trombone and bari sax players will dig playing
this bass line!
10456814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
The Best of Sly and the Family Stonearr.
John Wasson. Sly and the Family Stone was
a pivotal funk band of the late 1960s pioneering
a fusion of funk, rock and soul. Who can forget
their landmark performance at Woodstock in
1969? This exciting medley of hits includes
Dance to the Music, I Want to Take You Higher,
Sing a Simple Song, and Thank You (Falettinme
Be Mice Elf Again).
10343802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n BirdlandJosef Zawinul/arr. John Higgins. Here's
a solid, very playable arrangement of the modern
jazz classic made famous by Weather Report and
Manhattan Transfer. It includes a written solo for
alto sax. The strong groove and carefully notated
articulation and style markings make this a great
piece to teach the jazz-rock style!
2086064 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Blurred Linesarr. Paul Murtha. Robin Thicke's
megahit really lit up the airwaves and took the
country by storm! This adaptation for younger jazz
ensembles by Paul Murtha features the infectious
dance groove and familiar riffs from the original,
solidly scored for the entire group.
10427410 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Boogie LouPaul Baker. This is an upbeat
chart! Composed and arranged by Paul Baker, this
boogaloo groove which is blend of rock with a funky
twist will have everyone tapping their feet. The
groove will push the band forward and the features
include written or ad lib solos for alto 1, trumpet 2
and trombone 2, lead trumpet to a written G, some
very cool stop-time sax section licks, and energy
bursting from every part!
10277738 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
n Brass AttackLarry Barton. Developing bands
will really get into this driving rock chart that is solidly
scored and sure to be a favorite with your band and
audiences. Brass Attack includes minor/modal
harmonies, an open solo section with suggested
solos provided, and has completely notated rhythm
section parts to ensure your group gets just the
right feel happening during their performances. The
ranges are very reasonable and it's playable with
optional limited instrumentation. Dig in!
10094367 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Brick Housearr. Paul Murtha. It is absolutely
impossible to find a funkier tune than this R&B hit
from the 1970s courtesy of The Commodores.
This chart has it all, from the trademark bass riff
to the ensemble punches and melodic hooks.
Bring down the house as you groove on this one!
Highly recommended!
2479363 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Discover the secrets of jazz harmony!
The Jazz
Harmony Book
David Berkman. Beginning with
the most basic harmonic situations
and progressing to contemporary
jazz harmony, this book shows how
to uncover and determine the best
choices for chords to accompany
any melody. Topics covered include:
basic functional harmony, diatonic
substitutes, secondary dominants,
passing chords, diminished harmony,
tritone substitutes, non-functional
approaches to harmonizing melodies
including quartal harmony, color
chords, harmonizing bass lines,
pedals, slash chords, unavailable
tensions and much more! The
included CDs contain the author
playing many of the written examples
in the book. A must for every serious
jazz player, composer and arranger!
10451850 Book/2 CDs . . . . . . . . 32.00
Jazz/Rock and Funk
Medium-Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Chameleon—Herbie Hancock/arr. Victor Lopez.
10071885 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Locked Out of Heaven—arr. Paul Murtha.
10374170 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10374170E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 45.00
Backrow Politics—
Gordon Goodwin/arr. Peter Blair.
10355570 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
Watermelon Man—
Herbie Hancock/arr. Mike Kamuf.
10071893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Act Your Age—Gordon Goodwin/arr. Peter Blair.
10093092 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
A Few Good Men—
Gordon Goodwin/arr. Ralph Ford.
10355564 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
The Best of Sly and the Family Stone—
arr. John Wasson.
10343802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10343802E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 50.00
Aftershock!—Larry Barton.
2347961 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.00
I Want You Back—arr. John Wasson.
10297517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10297517E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 45.00
Runaway Baby—arr. Paul Murtha.
10317268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10317268E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 45.00
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