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4 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
4 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
l Here, There and Everywhere (Little Big
Band)—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Mark Taylor.
Mark Taylor has crafted a unique version, in the
six-horn format, of this familiar Beatles classic.
After a gentle ballad-like intro, the style shifts to
jazz waltz featuring a tenor sax soloist. Along the
way there are sophisticated rhythmic stylings and
a terrific shout chorus for the entire ensemble.
Instrumentation: 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone
and rhythm section with optional parts for alto,
tenor and trombone.
10461368 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n I Wanna Be Like You—Sherman & Sherman/
arr. John Wasson. What happens when one of
the hottest swing bands in the land cuts loose
on a Disney classic? Cranked up excitement!
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy takes a mambo spin on
I Wan'na Be Like You from "The Jungle Book,"
and with lots of tutti writing, your band will get a
real powerhouse sound!
2433704 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n I Wish—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro. This
tune makes tons of sense for jazz ensemble!
With its invigorating style, the arrangement is true
to the classic sound of Stevie Wonder's original.
The solo section is flexible, so you can tailor it to
your band's strengths. The medium slow groove
on this one is pure magic!
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H In the Stone—arr. Paul Murtha. With no solos
required and only a driving rhythmic groove,
here's an authentic-sounding version of this Earth,
Wind & Fire classic. The trombones are featured
on the melody and all the signature riffs from the
original are beautifully captured. Guaranteed fun!
10033677 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
4 Isn't She Lovely?—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Recorded by Stevie Wonder in 1976
on his acclaimed album Songs in the Key of
Life, this beautiful song is a good example of
combining elements of jazz with pop. Keeping
the same easy-flowing shuffle groove of the
original, Mike Tomaro adapts this very nicely for
the contemporary big band!
10462702 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n Make Me Smile—James 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 Man in the Mirror—arr. Roger Holmes. Opening
softly and featuring an alto sax soloist, this chart
builds intensity steadily throughout, leading to
the powerful final chorus. This is a very effective
arrangement of one of Michael Jackson's best-
known and enduring hits!
10077755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Over the Rainbow—Harold Arlen/arr. Alan
Baylock. Do you have two trumpet players to
showcase? Here is a ballad everybody knows,
scored as a trumpet duet feature. Everything is
written, no improvised solos, the lead trumpet
range is to C above the staff and the second
part is to written A. Lyrical and melodic, this
chart is a sure-fire crowd pleaser impeccably
arranged by Alan Baylock! Optional expanded
instrumentation.
10093177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Peg—Becker & Fagen/arr. Mike Tomaro.
Recorded in 1978 by jazz-influenced pop group
Steely Dan, this familiar hit features distinctive
harmonies and a great-sounding groove. Solos
for alto and trumpet are included along with
rhythmic ensemble punches in this very effective
adaptation for jazz ensemble.
10072782 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n Pick Up the Pieces—arr. Mark Taylor. An ultra-
funky and ultra-cool chart from the 70's group
Average White Band. The classic "horn band" style
showcases hot licks and a tight rhythmic groove.
2385359 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Pick Up the Pieces—arr. 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 Rock This Town—Brian Setzer/arr. Dave
Wolpe. This is it...the chart you've been waiting
to get your hands on! This tune has long been
a rockin' favorite, and the version by the Brian
Setzer Orchestra is even hotter! Dave Wolpe has
arranged Rock This Town almost note for note
right off the recording, and has included solo
space for a screaming guitar solo ala the Setzer
recording. No doubt about it...this chart will
completely energize your kids!
2410223 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
H September—arr. 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
n Sir Duke—Stevie 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
4 Soulful Strut—arr. Victor Lopez. This pop/
funk hit still kicks! At 96 bpm, it's solid gold from
top to bottom with a written or ad-lib tenor sax
solo, a lead trumpet range to written F-sharp top
line, and has optional parts including vibes for
expanded instrumentations. The title says it all,
it's a Soulful Strut!
10355620 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Suit & Tie—arr. John Wasson. From the highly
acclaimed and anticipated Justin Timberlake
album The 20/20 Experience, here is an
authentic-sounding version of the hit Suit & Tie for
jazz ensemble. Featuring a medium-tempo R&B
groove and sizzling horn riffs, this is a great way
to energize any concert. Highly recommended!
10374148 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Superstition—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro.
Mike Tomaro weaves this funk classic by Stevie
Wonder through a series of new twists and turns,
but he is careful to preserve the great groove
and signature horn riffs of the original. There are
featured solos for alto and trumpet in this style
defining hit that sets the pace for the genre!
2481654 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 The Way We Were—Marvin Hamlisch/arr. Mark
Taylor. Celebrate the legend of Marvin Hamlisch
with this terrific, moderate Latin setting of one
of his timeless classics. A trombone soloist is
featured throughout along with a smooth
ensemble blend. An iconic standard!
10343790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 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
4 Welcome to the Jungle—arr. Paul Murtha.
Hailed as one of the greatest hard rock songs
of all time, this 1987 hit from Guns N' Roses
features familiar melodies and a relentless
drive throughout. Paul Murtha's hard-hitting
arrangement uses the saxes on the lead and the
brass on the signature riffs, along with terrific
interplay within the ensemble. There's a brief
written or improvised solo for alto sax. Rock the
stage with this one! Highly recommended!
10343785 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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