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Jazz/Rock & Funk
H Chameleon—Herbie 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 . . . . . . . ME 46.00
4 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 . . . . . . . . M 50.00
The Chicken—Alfred Ellis/arr. Mike Story. The
original version of The Chicken was released
in 2001 and has been a top seller every year.
Now Mike Story has arranged it for younger
jazz groups without losing the original style and
infectious fun! Beginning with a gospel style
chorale introduction, the band transitions into
a funky rock groove with an easy-to-play and
hip bass line. This outstanding chart for young
jazz bands features a 16-bar suggested alto
sax solo and easy trumpet 1 range to written
E top space. Playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Don't miss
it! Our highest recommendation!
10303578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
H The Chicken—Alfred James Ellis/arr. Kris
Berg. If you've got a strong bassist, this is your
showstopper! This chart, made famous by bass
virtuoso Jaco Pastorius, gets kicking with a killer
gospel chorale, but is soon interrupted by one
of the funkiest bass lines ever played! Soon the
entire band is in on it with a Tower of Power-style
sound that is sure to impress everyone listening!
2467934 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Cold Duck Time—Eddie Harris/arr. Erik
Morales. Eddie Harris' Cold Duck Time
features a straight eighth feel and a very hip
opening intro lick. This terrific chart is set in
a funky, rock groove at about 132 - 144 bpm
and has written or improvised solo space
for alto sax, bari sax, trumpet 2, and guitar.
The lead trumpet range is to written A above
the staff (with an optional B). This chart
totally cooks! Highly recommended!
10355584 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . M 48.00
Crunchy Frog—Gordon Goodwin. Bass and
guitar kick off this original Gordon Goodwin
chart with a captivating rhythmic pattern before
the full ensemble settles in with the funky
melody. There's plenty of ensemble writing,
some in unison and some in harmony, and solo
space for all winds with suggested or improv
solos. The lead trumpet range goes to written
G-sharp on top of the staff, the tempo is around
115 beats per minute, and optional parts are
included for expanded instrumentations.
This is accessible Gordon Goodwin material
that is right in the pocket for this grade
level! Our highest recommendation!
10311433 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . M 50.00
4 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 . . . . . . . . M 50.00
H Frankenstein—arr. Paul Murtha. It's the
1973 Rock classic from the Edgar Winter
Group! Carefully adapted for younger groups
with reasonable ranges and solid scoring,
your players will have a blast with this
one! Also includes written or ad lib. solos
for alto and/or trumpet. Rock on!
2476959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Freedom Jazz Dance—Eddie Harris/arr. Eric
Richards. Eric Richards' charts are substantial,
but worth the work! Here's Eric's take on Eddie
Harris' burnin' jazz classic with a funk groove.
The tempo moves along at 208 bpm and the
lead trumpet range is to written C above the
staff. Solo space is provided for alto, tenor,
trumpet, trombone and guitar. Great tune and
an excellent chart! Highly recommended!
10355592 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .MA 55.00
The Funky Monkey—Rick Stitzel. With a
medium funk groove and catchy riff-like melody,
this Rick Stitzel original will quickly become one
of your young jazz band's favorites. There's
plenty of solid ensemble playing to make it easy
to learn, and the solo section can be used to
feature any saxophone or even the entire sax
section. Suggested solos are included along with
chord/scale sheets for improvising. Written for
full jazz ensemble, it's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10376642 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 35.00
4 Give It One—Ferguson & Downey/arr. Chris
Sharp. Close to the original, but somewhat
simplified, this burning rocker from the Maynard
Ferguson library really sizzles with a driving
intensity! The lead trumpet goes up to high D
with a couple high E's thrown in for your aspiring
high note specialist. It also includes a nice
chorus for a written or improvised alto sax solo
and some very cool trumpet section solis.
10456824 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . .MA 65.00
4 Grease Wheezer—Vince 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 . . . . . . . ME 50.00
I Got the Feelin'—James Brown/arr. Paul
Murtha. Here is one of the signature hits from
the "Godfather of Soul" James Brown in a funky
and well-scored chart! The saxes take the lead
while the brass deliver all the tight horn riffs.
An optional open solo section is also featured
along with a short drum break. Suggested solos
and chord/scale sheets are included. Classic
R & B in a great-sounding package!
10490287 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . M 50.00
4 It Is What It Is—Victor Lopez. This one
has a funky rock groove with a hip chord
progression, yet it's very easy to play. It Is
What It Is has plenty of unison harmony, no
solos, easy ranges, and is very effective for
the young jazz band. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10452066 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 38.00
H The Jazz Police—Gordon 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 . . . . . . . . E 46.00
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy—Josef 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 . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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 . . . . . . . . M 52.00
4 Night of the Mojito—Andrew Neu. Reminiscent
of the music of Quincy Jones and Henry Mancini
in the 1960s, 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 . . . . . . . . M 52.00
Our First Jazz Concert (Budget Stretching
4-Pack)—Bob Lowden, Andy Clark, Les
Aldrich & Ken Harris. Don't miss this budget
stretching pack of charts for young jazz
bands that includes Starting Point by Bob
Lowden, Bottom Line by Andy Clark, I'll
Just Pretend by Les Aldrich, and A Rock by
Ken Harris. This outstanding set provides
two rock tunes, a swing tune and a ballad
giving your group quality materials for
getting started on a positive note. Suggested
solos are included for A Rock. All charts
are audience pleasers and educationally
sound with the set costing less than half
the price if they were purchased separately.
Included are links for free, full performance
Mp3 downloads of the four tunes from the
publisher. A great value in every respect!
10369394 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 60.00
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