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H Hit the BricksGordon Goodwin. Here's
something you don't often find! If you want to
play Gordon Goodwin charts but find they are a
little too challenging, check this out! Composed
and arranged by Gordon Goodwin specifically for
middle or high school level, this funky chart is
totally hot! The lead trumpet range is to written
G on top of the staff, there are suggested or
improvised solos for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet and
trombone along with backgrounds on cue. This
chart is very playable by a good middle school
or a high school jazz ensemble. It's the Gordon
Goodwin Big Phat Band sound, but accessible
for your band. Play it now! Highly recommended!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093187 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n HonkJeff Jarvis. Ever since the widespread
popularity of the Jeff Jarvis funk original Critical
Mass, requests for a sequel have been pouring in. At
last, Jeff has composed and arranged Honk, with all
the characteristics that made its predecessor such
a hit with jazz ensembles, only at a slightly more
accessible level. Like Critical Mass, Honk begins
with a cool sax section introduction, clearly placing
your baritone saxophonist in the limelight, but
without excessive technical demands. Everyone has
interesting and challenging parts to play throughout
and the modulation near the end gives it an extra,
added lift. The solos are open and the backgrounds
can be varied by instrumentation. This one is hot
from beginning to end! Very highly recommended!
2702672 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
l I'll Take LesJohn Scofield/arr. Mike Kamuf.
Take a straight-eighth groove that's a little funky,
plus a catchy melody at 130 bpm, and you have
a winner! I'll Take Les features written solos for
tenor, trumpet 2, or guitar, a lead trumpet range to
written A, a great bari sax part, and optional parts
for Latin percussion and vibes. Excellent writing at
the medium level!
10452134 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n The Incredibles (Medley)Michael Giacchino/
arr. Stephen Bulla. Mix the stylish spy music from
the 1960s with a dose of cool jazz and you have a
winning combination for jazz ensemble. From the
Pixar hit animated movie, here's a high-energy
and entertaining chart that captures the essence
of the soundtrack perfectly, with three themes
from the movie that offer a ton of variety and
entertainment! A middle section in a jazz waltz
style is framed by exciting rock styles that will
be appealing to both audiences and developing
players. Highly recommended!
2480196 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Maiden VoyageHerbie Hancock/arr. Erik
Morales. Here is the beautiful Herbie Hancock tune
in a stellar arrangement by Erik Morales. Creative
and sophisticated but not technically difficult. The
lead trumpet range is only to written F-sharp top
line. There are written solo spaces for tenor sax and
piano, wonderful voicings and moving lines. This is
a joyous chart from top to bottom. Optional parts
are included for flute, horn in F, baritone/tenor sax
and tuba. Play this chart, it stands above the rest!
Highly recommended!
10049710 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Make Me SmileJames Pankow/arr. John
Wasson. One of the first tunes to put the group
Chicago on the map was this early rocker from
1970. John Wasson stays true to the original in this
outstanding version for jazz ensemble that features
solos for alto sax, guitar, and all the signature horn
licks. Suggested solos are included along with
chord/scale sheets in all keys.
10297505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n MoroccoRuss Freeman/arr. Gordon Goodwin.
Originally recorded by jazz fusion masters, The
Rippingtons, this chart for jazz ensemble features a
great "Birdland-like" groove and Gordon Goodwin's
creativity and total command of the big band idiom.
The sax section is featured along with solo space
for alto sax. Here's a chart that will never sound old!
2262517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Next Gen.Matt Harris. This modern straight-
eighth feel chart for advancing groups will
showcase the ability of your band to sustain a
strong sense of time throughout. The lengthy solo
section vamps on two chords for an improvised
conversation between trumpet and tenor also may
be extended for a single soloist if desired. The
trumpet range only goes to D above the staff. A
guitar chord chart is included as well as an optional
vibes part.
10452991 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Night of the MojitoAndrew Neu. Reminiscent
of the music of Quincy Jones and Henry Mancini
in the 1960's, this catchy boogaloo for advancing
groups is a fun-loving fusion of Brazilian, Afro/
Cuban and American funk influences. The easy
solo changes are based on a minor blues with an
8-bar bridge; while tenor sax and trumpet are the
designated soloists, chords are also cued for alto
sax and trombone.
10452995 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n No Spring ChickenKris Berg. Kris Berg
brings you another helping with No Spring
Chicken. It's funky with a capital F, the groove is
infectious, and the solos are written or ad lib for
tenor and trumpet. The lead trumpet range is to
written B, the bass part is fun but not too difficult,
and that's the meat of it. This chart will serve
everyone! Highly recommended!
10277790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Pick Up the Piecesarr. Victor Lopez. It's funk/
rock... you know it, you love it! The tune is infectious,
the arrangement is right on target with no individual
solos but plenty of section and ensemble work. The
sax soli is crazy hot and the lead trumpet range is
to written A above the staff. Lots of unison lines,
some fun bari sax licks and a very hip stop-time
interlude that really cooks. This arrangement really
works for this tune! Consider this chart a winner!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10068806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n PovoFreddie Hubbard/arr. Erik Morales.
Composed by jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, this
funky rock ballad with a groove has written solos for
trumpet 2 and tenor 1, a catchy hook to the melody,
and a lead trumpet range to written A above the
staff. It's a unique, accessible, change-of-pace
tune that's mellow, yet has an edge. Optional parts
are included for expanded instrumentations. Jazz
bands and their fans will enjoy this one!
10311441 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Red ClayFreddie Hubbard/arr. Mark Taylor.
From jazz great Freddie Hubbard, here is one of his
most famous tunes in a solidly written chart by Mark
Taylor. With a funky rock feel and well-known riffs,
your band will enjoy performing this one time and
again! This is also a great chart for your soloists!
10072800 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Septemberarr. Mark Taylor. Here's the classic
funk tune from Earth, Wind & Fire in a terrific
arrangement for big band by Mark Taylor. This one
includes all your favorite signature horn riffs as well
as a solo for tenor sax.
10016127 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Sidewinder (Little Big Band)Lee Morgan/
arr. Mark Taylor. One of the early and soulful jazz/
rock tunes, Lee Morgan's Sidewinder features
a distinctive groove and funky, riff-like phrases.
In this arrangement for little big band, a trio of
trumpet, tenor and guitar state the head in the
beginning joined later by the rest of the ensemble.
Suggested solos are included for trumpet, tenor and
drums along with chord/scale sheets in all keys.
Instrumentation: 3 Saxes; 2 Trumpets; 1 Trombone
plus Rhythm Section. For flexibility, optional
parts are included for Alto and Tenor Saxes and
Trombone. Highly recommended!
10317254 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Sir DukeStevie Wonder/arr. Michael Mossman.
In 1977 Stevie Wonder was in his prime and Sir
Duke was on top of the charts. Michael Philip
Mossman takes this familiar hit and adds his own
unique touch. The opening features the brass with
sax section fills. The middle section goes into a
double-time swing and includes a solo for tenor
sax, a soli for the saxes, and a drum break. All
the familiar lines from the original are there too!
Suggested solos are included along with scale/
chord sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
10297508 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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these titles with confidence!
Blues for Miles—Freddie 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
Cheep Tricks—Kris Berg.
Yep, you guessed it...it's a funk chart! "The Chicken" tradition continues at about 136 bpm. The
funk groove is deep, the solos are written out for tenor and/or guitar, and the lead trumpet range is
to a written A. Do you like chicken? If so, you'll love this chart!
10452138 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Dirty Dog—Rich Woolworth.
This original funk chart hits the sweet spot of grooviness that's just right for high school jazz
ensembles. The solo section includes space for a tenor sax soloist with a written or improvised
solo before the rhythm section drops out to feature the horns in a great a cappella section. Once the
rhythm section fires up again, it's hard-driving funk to the end! Highly recommended!
10456818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Don't Steal My Stuff—Gordon Goodwin.
Gordon Goodwin wrote this funky chart at the medium grade level to showcase trumpet 1 and
trombone 1. Everything is written out including the melody duet, the solos, and the featured trades.
The tempo is very accessible at 160 bpm, it's easy to assemble, and it's fun to play!
10452128 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Funky Stuff—Joe Schaefer.
There's lots of funky fun in this cool chart that starts out featuring a combo of alto sax, bari sax,
trumpet, guitar and trombone before the whole ensemble gets in on the action. The solo section is
designed for guitar and tenor sax solos but can easily be opened up for more soloists. The ranges
are quite reasonable and an optional flute part is included. Solid from start to finish, jazz ensembles
will leave a very strong impression when they perform this understated and smooth funk chart!
Highly recommended!
10458678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00
Happy (from "Despicable Me 2")—Pharrell Williams/arr. Mike Tomaro.
Mike Tomaro makes sure that every section gets into the act in this uplifting chart on the megahit by
Pharrell Williams. The breakdown section features clapping by the band members while the trombones
carry the lead. The solo section is open for anybody who happens to be in a happy mood and wants to
show it! Suggested solos are included along with chord/scale sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
10461350 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Hard to Handle—arr. John Wasson.
Originally recorded by Otis Redding in 1968, this hard-driving R&B classic has become a mainstay
of pop culture covered by a wide range of artists including The Black Crowes, King Floyd, and The
Grateful Dead. John Wasson's updated version features the signature horn licks, powerful scoring,
and a solo for tenor sax. A suggested solo is included along with chord/scale sheets in all keys.
10427398 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Night of the Mojito—Andrew Neu.
Reminiscent of the music of Quincy Jones and Henry Mancini in the 1960's, this catchy boogaloo
for advancing groups is a fun-loving fusion of Brazilian, Afro/Cuban and American funk
influences. The easy solo changes are based on a minor blues with an 8-bar bridge; while tenor sax
and trumpet are the designated soloists, chords are also cued for alto sax and trombone.
10452995 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
We Can Work It Out—Lennon & McCartney/arr.John Wasson.
Reminiscent of the sassy and funky version recorded by Chaka Kahn, here is a hot reworking of
this classic Beatles hit. Featuring creative harmonies and sizzling horn riffs, this is sure to add a
spark of energy to any program! Highly recommended!
10427402 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Medium
Jazz/Rock & Funk
"
If a musical idea
was given to five
musicians, they
would each return
with its answer, and
no two alike."
— William H. Dana, in JW Pepper's
Practical Guide and Study to the Secret
of Arranging Music, 1878
