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Jazz/Rock & Funk medium-easy / medium
4 Rock SolidJeff Jarvis. Rock Solid is an original
reminiscent of the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan
songs of the 1980's, and utilizes a variety of rhythmic
figures commonly used in rock and funk charts. The
chart employs a tuneful melody and is playable by
as few as 9 players and expandable to full big band
instrumentation of 17 players. Designed to make
developing groups sound their best, it's loaded
with great learning material, and it's simply fun to
play. The piano and bass parts are fully notated with
chord symbols provided and the guitar part consists
of chord changes and slashes. The solo section
features any saxophonist playing an improvised solo
or using the solo sheets provided. Also included are
optional parts for flute, clarinet, Horn in F, tuba, and
vibes for expanded instrumentations.
10455644 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Runaway Babyarr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by
Bruno Mars, this contemporary rock tune is actually
a throwback to an earlier time reminiscent of the
James Brown funk style. Featuring an energetic
pulse that never quits along with a catchy melody,
this chart is a real showstopper! The solo section
includes options for alto, trumpet, or trombone with
suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys.
Pure excitement!
10317268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Seven Nation Armyarr. Dallas Burke. Here's
a unique chart that really works! You'll love the
chance to showcase some extreme dynamic
contrasts with your group as they go from soft to
rockin' the auditorium on this classic tune from the
White Stripes. The solo section can feature any or
all your soloists while the rhythm section continues
the hook. Student players will dig playing this hard-
rock groove!
10456834 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Sharp Dressed Manarr. Roger Holmes.
Originally recorded in 1983, this is one of ZZ Top's
best known hits. This hard driving rock chart will
sound great even without long beards and hot cars!
Highly recommended!
10283155 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson/arr. Dave
Mills. This funk/rock hit from Michael Jackson's
1987 Bad album was re-done by the group Alien
Ant Farm to hit the charts decades later. The
optional solo section features room for trumpet
and/or trombone solos.
10456836 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Soul Manarr. Roy Phillippe. There's some major
brass and sax hits in this great chart, along with
an infectious blues-rock beat! Everyone knows
this as a Blues Brothers classic, although it was
originally recorded by Sam & Dave. Roy Phillippe's
hot arrangement is easy to play and perfect for your
jazz band!
2354603 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
Soul Vaccinationarr. Paul Murtha. Still popular
after 40 years, Tower of Power set the bar for
horn-driven funk. This classic from the early '70s is
adapted here for developing players. The signature
riffs and rhythms are authentic, but the brass
ranges have been adjusted to a more modest level.
Fun and soulful!
10283136 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 SticksJulian Adderley/arr. Mike Kamuf. Oh,
yeah! This great chart on a Cannonball Adderley
classic cooks at around 170 bpm. With a straight-
eighth note groove, everything written out, trumpet
1 range to written G on top of the staff, optional
parts for expanded instrumentations, and a big juicy
shout chorus, it has it all! Highly recommended!
10452090 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
4 Treasurearr. Paul Murtha. Set in a medium-
tempo funk style, this hit recorded by Bruno Mars
continues his trend of catchy tunes with an old
school R&B sound. It's a great pop tune beautifully
adapted by Paul Murtha in this version for younger
jazz groups.
10427408 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Treasurearr. Victor Lopez. This Bruno Mars
pop hit will sound great in any performance setting.
Treasure features a cool rock groove at 116 bpm
with a nice hook, no solos, and a lead trumpet
range to written F top line. With a hip ensemble
interlude, every toe will be tapping from beat one!
Includes optional wind and vibraphone parts for
expanded instrumentations.
10452106 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n Turbo RockDoug Wood/ed. Mike Carubia.
Turbo Rock is a straight ahead rocker on a blues
progression that has a big impact! It rocks hard
all the time with the drummer laying down a solid
two and four and is highly accessible for mid level
jazz bands. Written solos and an optional flute part
are included. Optional ad lib solos can be played
over blues chords in F. Ranges: Trumpet 1 to G;
Trombone to Eb; Alto Sax to C. Very solid!
10370708 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
4 Turnin' Up the HeatLarry Barton. Don't miss
this straight-ahead, energy-filled rocker where
every section of the band gets to shine. Turnin' Up
the Heat is a powerful chart with an edgy sound
and includes an open solo section for the soloists of
your choosing with improvised or suggested solos.
At around 140 bpm, this chart is fun, accessible
and jazz band approved!
10457925 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Walk the Dinosaurarr. John Wasson. This
catchy funk tune was recorded by Was (Not Was)
in 1987, but more recently popularized in pop
culture including the movies "Ice Age: Dawn of the
Dinosaurs," "The Flintstones," and "Super Mario
Bros." This funky version shows why some tunes
just never go out of style. Included is a suggested
solo for tenor sax and the signature chant "boom,
boom, ack-a lack-a lack-a boom." Pure fun!
10317277 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'Michael
Jackson/arr. Dallas Burke. The fourth single from
the Thriller album, this Michael Jackson tune stays
funky, soulful and fun to play from top to bottom.
The features include short written or ad-lib solos
for alto sax, tenor sax and trumpet. The drummer
also gets a chance to solo bringing this rockin'
chart to a close.
10456846 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
H Watermelon ManHerbie Hancock/arr. Mike
Kamuf. Oh yeah! This is a crowd pleaser and a band
pleaser... a win-win! Fun, funky, hip, groovy — call
it what you want, this chart is excellent in every
way... and if you have a decent bari player, he or
she will really love this one. There are written solos
for alto and tenor sax, a stop-time without rhythm
section for the saxes, a fantastic interlude section, a
monster shout chorus, and some short drum fills...
what's not to like!? Very highly recommended!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10071893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
4 What Is Hip?arr. Victor Lopez. If you are looking
for an easy, yet hip chart, this is it! A funky Tower
of Power hit, this chart is accessible at 166 bpm
with no solos and a trumpet 1 range to F top
line. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Fun to play!
10452100 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n What Is Hip?arr. Paul Murtha. Ask the
proverbial musical question and let your band roar
on the answer! This Tower Of Power chart will let
your rhythm section keep the funk going while the
horns get into the tight riffs. What is hip? This is!
2445724 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Jazz/Rock & Funk
Medium
H Amazing Gracearr. Dave Rivello. Arranger Dave
Rivello has taken this well-known traditional melody
and brought it to life with his outstanding gospel-
sounding chart. Opening with an a cappella brass
chorale, it breaks into a gospel/rock shout. The
tenor solo is written and a few modulations keep
this chart moving onward and upward. A great chart
that all will enjoy!
10049793 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Arnge Drank (Orange Juice with Attitude)
Paul Baker. Wow... orange drink with an
attitude! Texas writer Paul Baker presents an
outstanding funk chart beginning with a piano riff
to set up the rhythm groove before the trumpet
and altos hit with the melody. Trombones and
low saxes support with counterpoint. After the
trombones take it through the bridge the saxes
again state the melody in a dramatic stop time
section that moves into the trumpet and trombone
solos. After a drum solo, the bari and bass
trombone shine as they set the funky foundation
for the shout chorus. A return of the piano riff sets
up the final melodic statement and dramatic coda.
Trumpet range to written High C. Trombone to G.
Pure fun, and highly recommended!
10369423 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Attitude Dance (Little Big Band)arr. Mark
Taylor. Celebrating more than 40 years of funk and
soul, the unmistakable sound of Tower of Power
still sounds as fresh and impressive as ever. This
adaptation for six horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone) and rhythm section features the blazing
horn lines and driving groove of the original.
Optional parts are included for alto sax, tenor sax
and trombone 2.
10283054 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Barbeque SauceMike Carubia. This funk chart
roars right from the beginning with an attention-
grabbing introduction followed by blues-based
melodies with a hip, funky feel. The solos are a
piece of cake with only two chords or one scale
to negotiate. Any player can solo with the solo
scale options included in all parts. Written ranges:
Trumpet 1 to G; Trombone to F; Alto Sax to D.
An optional flute part is included. If you liked this
writer's Buffalo Wings, you'll love his Barbeque
Sauce! Highly recommended!
10370675 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
n BirdlandJosef Zawinul/arr. Victor Lopez. Just
listen to this chart and you know you have to have it
as Victor Lopez brings the original Weather Report
version to life for jazz ensembles. All the ingredients
are here, plus solo space (written or improvised)
for alto 1 and/or trumpet 2, nice chord voicings
throughout, and the lead trumpet top note is only a
written G on top of the staff. Very easy to assemble
and perform, this will be a hit every time! Optional
expanded instrumentation.
10277740 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
BlackbirdLennon & McCartney/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Perhaps one of the Beatles' lesser known
tunes, Blackbird remains one of their most creative
and memorable. Mike Tomaro's smooth setting
uses a blend of light funk along with a brief samba
section to create a truly outstanding effect. The
theme is stated simply in the beginning by trumpet,
followed by an array of orchestrational textures and
harmonies. Highly recommended!
10098755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
4 Blues for MilesFreddie Hubbard/arr. Mike
Carubia. Here's a great chart on Freddie Hubbard's
Blues for Miles that really cooks! Freddie describes
this tune as "hip hop funk" on the original CD also
entitled Blues for Miles. This solid arrangement
begins with the trumpets introducing the very funky
unison melody followed by a cool stop-time chorus
for the sax section. Solos follow for the soloists of
choice on slightly altered B-flat blues changes and
then an exciting rock-flavored shout chorus takes it
back to the head. Including an optional flute part,
this is an outstanding choice for any performance
opportunity! Highly recommended!
10458670 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
BozJeff Jarvis. Given the widespread popularity
and accessibility of Jeff Jarvis' infectious funk
charts for big band, you'll love this medium difficulty
original. This spirited chart is a tribute to the
legendary songwriter/performer Boz Scaggs and
contains material reminiscent of his great music of
the 1970s and 1980s.
10367830 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Brother MisterChristian McBride/arr. Mike
Kamuf. A stop-time development section and a
power shout chorus are but a few of the exciting
features of this straight-eighth groove chart
composed by Christian McBride. Set at a medium
tempo, this hip tune includes written or improvised
solos for alto 1, trumpet 2, tenor 1, and drums.
The lead trumpet range is to written A above the
staff and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Very cool in a contemporary way!
10311431 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Buffalo WingsMike Carubia. This outstanding
funk original is based on two chord changes, I &
IV Dominant chords, making soloing a breeze. A
short interlude, or bridge, provides a break from
the two chords adding interest to the overall effect
of the chart. With hints of Watermelon Man, this
tune features unison melodies and hip harmonies
making it extremely fun to play and hear! Tons of
personality! Highly recommended!
10072056 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
n CaravanDuke Ellington/arr. Mike Tomaro.
You know it as swing, but this is the hot version
recorded by Chicago! Ellington's famous standard
gets a fresh face-lift in this exciting arrange-
ment by Mike Tomaro!
2354991 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
