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Land of a Thousand DancesChris Kenner/
arr. Rick Stitzel. Recorded by Wilson Pickett in the
'60s, here is a high-energy rock tune that everyone
is sure to recognize and enjoy. Rick Stitzel's easy
chart features the trademark riffs, solo breaks for
drums, and a written or ad lib solo for tenor sax.
Guaranteed crowd pleaser! Suggested solo and
scale/chord sheet included. Includes CD. Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10188521 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Let It Go (from "Frozen")arr. Rick Stitzel.
This blockbuster hit from the movie "Frozen" has
captured everyone's imagination! Let It Go is skillfully
set here for young jazz bands with the trumpets
taking the melody first followed by the trombones
accompanied by the saxes. Requiring no solos,
this will sound great with limited rehearsal time
and will be a favorite with players and audiences.
It's playable with optional reduced and expanded
instrumentations and highly recommended!
10461394 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Livin' on a PrayerBon Jovi/arr. Paul Murtha.
One of the pivotal rock bands of the 1980s, Bon
Jovi produced a string of chart-topping and high
energy hits. This is one of their best in a driving
arrangement for beginning players that's sure to
be a hit with your jazz band and its audiences.
Scored for full jazz ensemble, but playable with
as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone
and rhythm. Also included are optional parts for
flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and tuba. This is an
accessible and powerful arrangement of this Bon
Jovi signature tune!
10052913 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Love Shackarr. John Berry. A funky little tune
about a funky little shack! Originally recorded by
the B-52s, this familiar hit has remained popular
throughout the years. Here's a rock-solid and great-
sounding chart for young players! It's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations and
includes a CD.
10188526 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H MoondanceVan Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez. Van
Morrison's hit is a natural for jazz ensemble. Now
for bands at the easy level, this minor-key swinger
is incredibly hip! The captivating melody moves
through the sections of the band, sometimes in
unison, sometimes in harmony, and the solo section
is written for all the wind players, so you can have
anyone or everyone play the written or ad lib solo.
This tune is a perennial favorite with jazz lovers!
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
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 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
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My Favorite Things (from "The Sound of Music")
Richard Rodgers/arr. Paul Murtha. Equally at
home on holiday concerts or any performance,
this popular tune from "The Sound of Music" is
arranged here as a jazz waltz. It features a relaxed,
easy-flowing swing style, a melody that is passed
from section to section, and short written or ad lib
solos for trumpet and tenor sax. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10072787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
Lennon & McCartney/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Arranged in a style similar to the vintage version
by Buddy Rich, here is an easy jazz waltz based on
this classic Beatles hit. It features strong ensemble
writing along with a written or improv solo for
alto sax, and is playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
2275907 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Open Armsarr. Victor Lopez. Check out this
ever-popular ballad from the group Journey... the
melody is truly captivating! The chart is easy and
goes into a swing feel as arranged by Victor Lopez.
This very nice ballad features a written melody
solo for 1st trumpet, no improvised solos, and 1st
trumpet range to written D fourth line. An extremely
classy chart on a wonderful tune! Optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
10093088 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Over the RainbowHarold Arlen/arr. Paul Cook.
This is simply a beautiful number for young jazz
bands! Rich and slow, it's easy to play and sounds
delightful. Paul Cook's arrangement is great for
developing phrasing and style, and he even includes
a solo verse for the piano (written out, of course).
2423192 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
H Oye Como VaTito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha. This
arrangement of Tito Puente's Latin-rock classic is
an absolute "must" for young jazzers! Made famous
by Santana, and loaded with Latin-American spirit,
this chart is perfect for teaching Latin style, while
the simple chord structure takes the mystery out of
improvising. It's hot!
2471441 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Party Rock Anthemarr. Paul Murtha. Rarely
does a current pop hit have such widespread
and lasting appeal as this upbeat dance tune!
Paul Murtha's arrangement for young players is
scored to sound solid with the entire ensemble. It
requires a steady beat and a party attitude, but no
solos! Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Fun and exciting!
10317283 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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
The Pink PantherHenry Mancini/arr. Paul
Murtha. Instantly recognizable by all, here is one
of the all-time great movie themes in a masterful
arrangement for younger players. Paul Murtha
does a great job of capturing the authentic sound of
Mancini's classic from the familiar bass line, smooth
tutti passages, and solo section for tenor sax or
trumpet. It doesn't get any better than this! Suggested
solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys are included.
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Includes CD. Very Highly recommended!
10188519 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
Puttin' on the RitzIrving Berlin/arr. John Berry.
Irving Berlin's upbeat show tune has reached new
heights in popularity with its appearance in Mel
Brooks' movie and new Broadway show "Young
Frankenstein." Here it's all done up in a cool swing
style in an accessible chart for young jazz bands.
Play it with full jazz band, or with as few as 3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm. Also included
are optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and
tuba. Always an audience favorite, this solid swing
arrangement will be easy to learn and fun to play!
10052552 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
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
Rock This TownBrian Setzer/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Brian Setzer recorded this tune originally with The
Stray Cats, then updated it with a sizzling version
for his big band. This up-tempo chart features the
saxes on the head followed by the full ensemble
on the chorus and a short solo (or soli) for any
saxophone. It's also playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Hot sounds for
young players!
10297528 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Rolling in the DeepAdkins & Epworth/arr. Roger
Holmes. Roger Holmes has turned Adele's Song of
the Year into an effective and powerful version for
jazz ensembles. The strong melody is traded among
various sections, along with counterlines and
backgrounds skillfully woven in. Requiring no solos,
this chart is highly recommended!
10317272 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Sanford and Son ThemeQuincy Jones/
arr. John Berry. John Berry has solidly arranged
this very hip Quincy Jones TV theme for younger
groups! Featuring solid scoring, funky riffs and a
catchy melody, it's playable by full jazz band or
will sound full and complete with only 4 saxes, 3
trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm section. You
can also add the optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets,
horn in F and tuba for even more flavor! This is one
of the most recognizable TV themes ever written!
Highly recommended!
10052547 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Satisfaction (I Can't Get No)Jagger &
Richards/arr. Mike Story. This Rolling Stones
rock classic will be a huge hit with the band and
audience. Outstanding arranger Mike Story treats
it right for the younger jazz band level. Easy to
rehearse and perform, it includes suggested solos
for trumpet and trombone, and is well-written and
effective programming...and it's a solid investment!
Highly recommended! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10093013 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
SkyfallAdkins & Epworth/arr. John Berry.
Perfectly capturing the mood and style of earlier
James Bond themes, Adele has worked her
magic with the hit Skyfall. John Berry's easy
version features a brief written alto sax solo, then
solid scoring for the entire ensemble with the
melody traded between the saxes and trumpets.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this is sure to be an audience
favorite! Highly recommended!
10374178 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Soul Bossa NovaQuincy Jones/arr. Rick Stitzel.
This infectious and immediately recognizable
Quincy Jones standard was popular long before
Austin Powers introduced it to a brand-new
generation of fans. Easy to learn and fun to play,
this will quickly become a favorite of your young
players and their audiences! Arranged for full jazz
ensemble, it's also playable with as few as 4 saxes,
3 trumpets, 3 trombones, piano, bass and drums.
Groovy baby!
10033706 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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SuperstitionStevie Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha.
Stevie Wonder helped bring funk to mainstream
pop music in the '70s, and this is one of his
most recognizable hits. This arrangement is easy
to learn yet maintains the authentic groove of
the original. Playable by standard jazz ensemble
instrumentation, it will also sound full and complete
with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm.
Optional parts included for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in
F and tuba. Highly recommended!
10041752 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Pop Hits
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Skyfall—Adkins & Epworth/arr. John Berry.
10374178 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10374178E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00
Moves Like Jagger—arr. Paul Murtha.
10343806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10343806E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00
Call Me Maybe—arr. Paul Murtha.
10374180 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10374180E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00
Feeling Good—
Bricusse & Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10374176E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00
Superstition—Stevie Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha.
10041752 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10041752E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00
My Favorite Things
(from "The Sound of Music")—
Richard Rodgers/arr. Paul Murtha.
10072787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
10072787E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00
Any Way You Want It—arr. Paul Murtha.
10297526 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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