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n Grabbin' Some AirDean Sorenson. Get your
program off the ground! Grabbin' Some Air is
an exciting funk chart with catchy melodies and
punchy figures that recall the great horn bands. At
about 100 bpm, this easy chart features completely
flexible instrumentation and is playable by any four
horns and rhythm section on up to standard jazz
ensemble instrumentation and beyond. Regardless
of the selected instrumentation, it will sound full
and complete. Young soloists can improvise using
only the notes of the concert D natural minor scale
with the included transposed scale sheet. Any
instrument can solo, and the solo section can
be repeated as many times as necessary with
backgrounds cued as desired. For soloists wishing
not to improvise, there is a suggested solo included
in all parts. Tons of teaching opportunities here!
Highly recommended!
10368181 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Green OnionsBooker 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Hit the Road JackPercy 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 . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
n 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H The Jazz PoliceGordon Goodwin/arr. Victor
Lopez. Here's a very hip jazz/rock adaptation
of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band chart for
developing jazz ensembles. It's true to the original
style and concept, but made accessible for the
real world. The driving bass and funky lines will
engage the band, the audience and you. Features
include written solos for alto and tenor sax, and a
lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff.
Optional parts are included for flute, horn in F,
baritone and tuba.You know your band will be all
over this chart! It's hot! Very highly recommended!
10093090 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
n Jive SambaNat Adderley/arr. Terry White. This
jazz standard is a medium Latin/rock chart and a
great tune by Nat Adderley for young players. The
solos are written out for tenor sax (cued for alto sax),
trumpet 1 (cued for trombone). The lead trumpet
range goes to written E top space, and it's playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Excellent chart, no jive! Highly recommended!
10353490 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
n Mercy, Mercy, MercyJosef Zawinul/arr. Mike
Story. A must-have chart for every young jazz
band! This classic jazz/rock favorite by Joe Zawinul
is masterfully arranged for young jazz bands with
an easy rock feel by Mike Story. This chart has a
simple written out piano solo, a trumpet 1 range to
written D fourth line, a tempo at about 100 beats
per minute, and a very catchy melody. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. It
will sound great and it's easy to play, enough said!
Highly recommended!
10355608 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
H Mercy, Mercy, MercyJosef Zawinul/arr.
Robert Woods. Joe Zawinul's perennial jazz favorite
gets a really accessible and solid treatment in this
arrangement that is modeled after the legendary
Cannonball Adderly Quintet recording from 1966.
The happy, gospel-rock style is one that is always
fun to hear and play and now young jazz players can
experience it in this easiest version published to date.
It's scored for full jazz ensemble instrumentation, but
will sound full and complete with a minimum of 3
saxes (AAT), 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, bass
and drums. Highly recommended!
10029141 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Moves Like Jaggerarr. Paul Murtha. Recorded
by Maroon 5 with Christina Aguilera, this infectious
dance tune is popular on the airwaves as well as
in television commercials. With catchy riffs and a
driving rock style, Paul Murtha's chart is skillfully
scored to give everyone a taste of the melody. An
optional, flexible solo section is included. Additional
features include suggested solos, chord/scale
sheets in all keys, and options for reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10343806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Mucho MachoPaul Clark. Mucho Macho is
a fiery Latin/rock chart that generates mucho
excitement! The rhythm section gets the groove
going, followed by a Mariachi-style trumpet duet
introducing the melody. Then everybody joins in and
contributes equally with great ensemble sections,
counter-lines and solis. A dotted 8th/16th rhythm
is repeated throughout, so your ensemble will
master it quickly. The ranges are reasonable with
the trumpets never leaving the staff, the tempo is
around 120 bpm, and there's an open solo section
containing only three chords. Here's a great chart
that plays much easier than it sounds. Mucho
Macho is mucho excellente!
10369393 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Mustang SallyBonny Rice/arr. Victor Lopez.
Mustang Sally is a terrific pop/rock classic for
young jazz ensembles that really works! This nice
little chart by Victor Lopez features a written solo for
alto sax, a trumpet 1 range to written E top space
and you can even expand your band if needed with
the included optional parts for flute, clarinet and
vibraphone. Also playable with optional reduced
instrumentation, the tempo is set at about 126
BPM. Ride on, Sally, ride on! Highly recommended!
10355612 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
Peter GunnHenry Mancini/arr. Mike Lewis.
The ever-popular Henry Mancini theme has never
sounded more hip! And, it's never been easier
to play than in this Mike Lewis arrangement for
young jazz ensembles. All the ranges and rhythms
have been carefully considered to make this chart
playable by any level ensemble. You will be amazed
at just how good this song sounds with reduced
technical demands. Guaranteed to be a hit with kids
and parents alike!
2403095 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
Peter GunnHenry Mancini/arr. Paul Murtha.
One of the classic TV themes of all time! Paul
Murtha's authentic sounding arrangement for
young players includes a short, written solo for alto
sax along with all the familiar ensemble passages.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. You can't go wrong with this one!
Highly recommended!
10297522 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Play that Funky MusicRobert 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n RebootVince Gassi. Here's a drivin', kind of
funky rock chart that'll grab you with its infectious
hook and way cool, blues-centric melody. Check
out the short written solos for alto sax 1 and
trumpet 1 and by the way, don't miss the very hip
bridge. A modulation steps it up a notch and the
brass parts are reasonable. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277512 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
4 Roararr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
4 Scarborough Fairarr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Sideways Walking DogZachary 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H SidewinderLee Morgan/arr. Paul Murtha. There
aren't many jazz standards written in a rock style,
and this Lee Morgan tune is one of the best! Now
available for younger bands, with a funky bossa
groove and hot horn punches!
2454833 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Steep and DeepJeff Jarvis. Given the
widespread popularity and accessibility of this
writer's funk charts, you'll enjoy this original for
developing groups. It's an easier funk tune and
features melodic content without the usual double-
time 16th-note figures. A solid introduction sets up
a tuneful melody, and the funk groove is coupled
with a rich chord progression that provides plenty
of audience and player appeal. Solo sheets for
Eb, Bb, C and Bass Clef instruments are offered
for the open solo section and the chart is playable
by as few as 9 and as many as 17 players. It also
includes a guitar chord chart and optional parts for
flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba, and vibes. Nice!
10191212 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Time to TestifyJeff Jarvis. Time To Testify is
a tuneful gospel/rock chart that is sure to find its
way into the big band folders of developing jazz
bands. Opening with a short, notated alto solo, this
easy level chart kicks into a strong groove that will
energize your next concert program. The piece is
playable by as few as 9 pieces and is expandable
to 17. The lead trumpet extends only to A5. One
line extends to C#, but can played an octave below
as indicated on the part. The trombone range goes
to G4. The solo section has very accessible chord
changes, and as with most of Jarvis' offerings,
frequent articulations are provided for the horns.
The rhythm parts are an integral part of the
arrangement, not merely an afterthought. This
piece is guaranteed to get your audience clapping
along with the band! Playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
10279160 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Watermelon ManHerbie Hancock/arr. Chris
Sharp. This accessible chart on Herbie Hancock's
funk/rock classic is everything you would want
it to be... playable, infectious and in the groove!
There's a written or improvised solo for trumpet
with easy changes as well as great ensemble
passages. Timeless and cool, this tune never
gets old! Highly recommended!
10050987 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Teach the language of jazz!
Essentials of
Jazz Theory
Shelton G. Berg. This resource is
designed for jazz enthusiasts and
musicians who want to have a better
understanding of the language of
jazz. To successfully navigate this
all-in-one jazz theory course, you
should be versed in basic music
theory concepts, such as those
taught in Books 1 and 2 of Alfred's
Essentials of Music Theory. With
these books, you will learn the
essentials of jazz music through
concise lessons, practice your jazz
music reading and writing skills in the
exercises, improve your listening and
ear training skills with the CDs, and
test your knowledge with the review
that completes each unit. You are
encouraged to play and/or sing the
musical examples throughout, at first
with the recording, then on your own.
Welcome to an exhilarating journey
into the world of jazz!
5985359 Book/CD
Book 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.99
5990026 Book/CD Book 2 . . . . 12.95
10005059 Book/CD Book 3 . . . . 12.95
10008027 Complete Volume
with 3 CDs . . . . . . . . . 35.95
10025663 Answer Key & 3 CDs . 39.99
10027584 Complete
Self-Study Course . . . 34.99
"
It is totally
gratifying to
express emotion
and sensuality
through the creation
of music."
—Richard DeRosa, Smart Chart Music
