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Jazz/Rock & Funk medium-easy
n Car Washarr. Paul Murtha. Originally recorded
by Rose Royce in 1977, this well-known funky hit
as recorded by Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott
is enjoying new life in the hit movie "Shark Tale."
Authentic-sounding, it cooks right along in an up-
tempo groove! Our highest recommendation!
2702641 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Catch the WindPaul Clark. Here's a driving
Latin/rock tune your band and audiences will love!
The intensity is strong throughout and it has a big
finish. The written solo spots for any trumpet or
alto sax add interest, and the open improvised solo
section for any instrument has only three chords.
This chart will also work just as well without the
open solo section. Unlike some other charts written
in this style, even young rhythm section players will
quickly be able to lay down an effective Latin/rock
groove. Catch the Wind is powerful stuff!
10280823 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H ChameleonHerbie Hancock/arr. Victor Lopez.
Herbie Hancock for the developing band? Yes! From
Hancock's famous Headhunter recording, here is a
great opportunity to play the biggest jazz-rock hit of
all time. The melody is first played by alto, tenor,
trumpet and trombone, then the trumpet section.
Next up is a flexible, open solo section with a solo
line written for all the winds so anybody or everyone
can solo! The top note for lead trumpet is written
G on top of the staff. Super-cool chart! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10071885 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Cissy Strutarr. Roger Holmes. Few people
remember The Meters and this recording from
1969; however, over the years Cissy Strut has
become a model of funky drumming and simmering
grooves, and has been recorded by countless rock
and jazz artists. Captured here is the unique sound
of the original with a flexible solo section along with
hot sounds for the entire group. Suggested solos are
included along with scale/chord sheets in all keys.
10297520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n City SlickerRich Woolworth. This aggressive
funk/rock chart keeps everyone busy while being
accessible and gives the soloists ample space to
stretch out in an extended open solo section. With
plenty of drum breaks, lots of ensemble work, and a
great lower voice motive, this composition is funky,
active, and is reminiscent of the James Brown funk
style. Filled with excitement!
10311287 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Cut to the ChaseLarry Barton. This funky rock
chart has shades of the rock group Chase! There
are some fast licks for the trumpets, but they fall
in a comfortable range so your players can really
dig in and sell it. The open solo section contains
suggested solos written out to help the soloists gain
confidence. It's a really hot chart your jazzers will
love playing!
2468239 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Dancing in the Streetarr. John Wasson.
Recorded in 1964 by Martha Reeves and the
Vandellas, this moderate tempo rocker became a
signature of the Motown sound. John Wasson's
soulful version for jazz ensemble stays true to the
original feel while adding a bit of contemporary flare.
10317279 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n A Few Good MenGordon Goodwin/arr. Ralph
Ford. Adapted for younger jazz bands from Gordon
Goodwin's original Big Phat Band chart, A Few
Good Men is a rock march that begins with a drum
cadence, then transitions into a funky-rock groove
at about 114 bpm. Included are written solos for
tenor sax and trumpet 2, a lead trumpet range to
written A above the staff and clear rhythm section
parts with optional vibes. It's also playable with
optional expanded instrumentation. It's hot, and
highly recommended!
10355564 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
n For Your Ears OnlyLarry Neeck. This tasty,
minor-mode Latin/rock chart provides a solid groove
for jazz ensembles. The optional solo section is over
easy and repeated chord changes that provide a
solid foundation for young improvisers. Suggested
solos are also provided for non-improvisers. A
tasty, in-time drum break leads to hip unison licks
for the entire band followed by a big build to an
exciting finish. For Your Ears Only is an accessible
introduction to the Latin/rock style, and will make
a spicy addition to concert or contest programs!
Playable with optional reduced instrumentation.
Good chart, great feel!
10369387 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Forget Youarr. Paul Murtha. With a sound
similar to the pop hits of the 1960s, this upbeat
tune was a huge hit by Cee Lo Green and also
featured on the TV show Glee, performed by
Gwyneth Paltrow. This effective chart for younger
players features a suggested tenor sax solo in the
beginning, which is then joined by the entire sax
section. The brass get their chance, a modulation
kicks in, and things transition to high gear to finish
up. Highly recommended!
10317270 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Fowl PlayKris Berg. This is one funky fowl! Kris
Berg pens an incredibly cool Tower of Power style
funk chart that sets your band up to blow the roof
off the concert hall! Here, he's cooked up another
smokin' chart to pay homage to the, shall we say,
more bird-brained amongst us? This one is easier
than Chicken and more challenging than Tastes Like
Chicken, and is one hot chart. Mmmm, mmm, good!
2474236 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l Funky Be, Funky DoTim Fisher. Funkyness
oozes from this original rock chart! Laid back
throughout, but aggressive with soulful licks, this
chart is sure to have your bass player's head
rockin'. There's room for improvised solos by tenor
sax or trumpet in the solo section and your guitar
player gets a chance to wail over the final chorus
with some nice cadenzas.
10456822 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Funkytownarr. John Berry. Originally a pop hit in
1980 and recently featured in the blockbuster movie
"Shrek 2," your audiences and players will love this
funky and catchy chart. It includes a short written or
ad lib. solo for alto sax as well as all of the familiar
riffs. Loads of fun for your band and audiences!
2702647 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Gandy DancerJeff Jarvis. Here's another great
funk chart from Jeff Jarvis! A solid introduction sets
up the tuneful melody and the driving funk groove
is coupled with a rich chord progression to give
this chart plenty of appeal. Solo sheets for E-flat,
B-flat C, and Bass Clef instruments are included for
the open solo section. Optional parts are provided
for flute clarinet, horn in F, tuba, and vibes. While
scored for full jazz ensemble, this chart will sound full
and complete with optional reduced instrumentation.
Frequent articulations are provided for the horns and
the rhythm section parts are an integral part of the
arrangement, not written as an afterthought.
10367840 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Go Tell It on the Mountainarr. Roy Phillippe.
If you're looking for a real powerhouse number, this
is it! After a slow intro in 12/8, this spiritual gets the
gospel rock treatment. They'll even get to swing a
bit in the shout chorus. A real cookin' chart!
2442986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
Gold on the Ceilingarr. Paul Murtha. Recorded
by The Black Keys, this popular rock anthem has
been used for sporting events, video games, and
television shows. Paul Murtha's driving chart
features the trombones on the lead answered by
the saxes and finally the entire ensemble. The
flexible solo section can be used to feature one or
more players with suggested solos and scale/chord
sheets in all keys for improvising.
10374172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Good Timearr. John Wasson. Recorded by Owl
City and Carly Rae Jepson, this upbeat rock tune
has proven to be a current hit with mass appeal and
staying power. With catchy melodies and a great
feel, it's sure to be a hit on any program.
10343800 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Gospel JohnJeff Steinberg/arr. Bob Lowden.
At last, intermediate level bands can play this
great Maynard Ferguson jazz standard! Bob
Lowden has done a masterful job of removing
the difficulty but leaving the excitement of the
original. Top trumpet note is a concert "F." (No,
not that one - an octave down!)
2079051 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
4 Grease WheezerVince Norman. Grease Wheezer
is funky, a little greasy, and a joy to play! The tempo
is around 132 bpm, there are written solos for alto
and trombone 1, and a funky piano and bass intro.
The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff.
An optional vibes part is also included.
10452114 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Groovin' HardDon Menza/arr. Dave Barduhn.
There's nothing like a hard-driving blues piece to
kick off a program and this one really fits the bill!
Dave Barduhn has made Buddy Rich's trademark
playable by younger groups, and it's a great way to
teach style.
2187458 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n House of the Rising Sunarr. Paul Clark. You'll
hear this arrangement a lot because your band will
ask to play it again and again. After a slow and
bluesy introduction featuring solo alto and piano, a
new tempo is set and the high-energy rock begins.
This chart doesn't just cook, it nukes! The powerful
and safe ensemble writing leads to an open solo
section for any instrument over basically just one
chord. Then a key change from E-flat to F sets
up a big finish. What began as a folk song about
New Orleans becomes a hard-driving rock chart in
this easy-to-play arrangement that your band and
audiences will love!
10311489 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
I Want You Backarr. John Wasson. The music
of The Jackson 5 remains as popular today as
ever. Here is one of their biggest hits from the
Motown era in a funky arrangement that is skillfully
scored for the entire ensemble. No solos, just solid
ensemble writing!
10297517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
James Bond ThemeMonty Norman/arr. Tom
Davis. James Bond is the essence of cool, and
that's what your band will be when they play this
familiar tune. Tom Davis' unique arrangement
includes changes from straight ahead rock to hard
swing that really add to the excitement!
2354512 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H The Jazz PoliceGordon Goodwin/arr. Mike
Lewis. This famous Gordon Goodwin jazz-rock
chart hits hard and keeps going at an easier grade
level. The young players will really dig in on this
one and feel like the pros. There are no individual
solos, but plenty of action for everybody with the
solid riffs, infectious rhythms and fun attitude.
Highly recommended!
10011885 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
Jive SambaNat Adderley/arr. Mark Taylor.
Recorded by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet
in the 1960s, this distinctive samba with a rock
flavor was composer by Cannonball's brother
Nat. Featuring a soulful and relaxed groove and
the familiar riff-like melodies, this chart uses an
ensemble of three saxes, trumpet and trombone
alternating with punches from the entire ensemble.
Suggested solos are included for alto and trumpet,
and the shout chorus features occasional 3/4
measures thrown in for added spice. For additional
solo options, scale/chord sheets are also included.
Very highly recommended!
10317264 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Jungle Boogiearr. Victor Lopez. If you're
looking for a killer opener or closer, this is it! This
70's funk classic makes for a real powerhouse jazz
chart! Syncopated unison riffs over a funky bass
line build up to a couple of really hot solos. There's
definitely a high recognition factor with this one too,
so you can be sure the audience is going to love it!
2467827 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
n Kick in the BrassLarry Barton. Kick in the
Brass is a high energy rock chart loaded with
appeal. While the trumpets are featured on the
opening figure and chorus, saxes and trombones
have the melody throughout. Utilizing repetitive
rhythms and fingerings that lay well on the
instrument, the difficulty level of this piece is
easily attainable by developing, less experienced
groups with less than perfect instrumentation.
Easy changes and written solos will encourage
developing soloists, yet will also showcase
mature players. Appeal, accessibility, and modest
ranges make this chart an excellent choice and
an all-around winner for your group. Optional
reduced instrumentation.
10280833 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Likely SuspectJeff Jarvis. Given the
widespread popularity and accessibility of Jeff
Jarvis' infectious funk charts for big band, you'll
love this light funk original for developing groups.
A driving funk groove is coupled with a rich chord
progression to give this chart plenty of audience
appeal. As is or ad lib solo space is provided for
alto sax and tenor sax. Optional parts are provided
for flute, clarinet, Horn in F, tuba, and vibes. As
in most of Jarvis' offerings, frequent articulations
are provided for the horns and the completely
notated rhythm parts are an integral part of the
arrangement, not an afterthought. Playable with
optional expanded or reduced instrumentations.
10312695 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
New Henry Mancini Charts!
The Days of Wine and Roses—
Henry Mancini/arr. Dave Wolpe.
Dave
Wolpe gives us a fine vocal feature chart on this
wonderful Henry Mancini standard treated in a
moderate swing style. Arranged in two keys for
flexibility, the low female key is C and the vocal
range is G below middle C to third line B. The
high male key is F and the range is middle C to top space E treble clef. The lead
trumpet range is to written B above the staff. An optional written tenor sax solo is
included if you want to use this as a tenor sax feature instead of a vocal feature.
10452144 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist or Tenor Sax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
The Days of Wine and Roses—Henry Mancini/arr. Dave Rivello.
You know this great Mancini standard, but check out how the chart goes back
and forth from F to A-flat. The swing feel is around 148 bpm, the solos are written
for trumpet 2 and alto, the lead trumpet hits a written B-flat above the staff, and
the vibe part will add a nice texture to the ensemble. Sure to be a favorite!
10452126 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
It Had Better Be Tonight (from "The Pink Panther")—
Henry Mancini/arr. Scott Ragsdale.
Heres's a great vocal feature chart on
this Henry Mancini favorite! Scott Ragsdale gives it a samba treatment with the
vocal range of G below the staff to middle line B. With great horn parts, a lead
trumpet range to written A and a tempo around 104 bpm in cut time, this is an
outstanding vocal chart. Optional solo parts are included for B-flat, E-flat and
Bass Clef instruments to be used in place of the vocal solo part.
10452142 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist or Any Solo Instrument . . . . . . . . M 52.00
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