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4 Roar—arr. 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!
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n Rock You Like a Hurricane—arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded in 1984 by the German rock group
Scorpions, this classic hard rock hit remains
popular in today's culture thanks to sporting
events, video games, TV and film. This version
for jazz band is easy to learn, yet remains true
to the original and will sound great with young
players. It's also playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
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n Rolling in the Deep—Adkins & 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!
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n Sanford and Son Theme—Quincy 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!
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4 Skyfall—Adkins & 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!
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n Soul Bossa Nova—Quincy Jones/arr. Rick
Stitzel. This infectious and immediately recog-
nizable 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!
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H Superstition—Stevie 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!
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n Sweet Caroline—Neil Diamond/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Even before the TV series Glee, this Neil Diamond
classic, first recorded in 1969, had proven its
popularity and staying power. Here is a solid, yet
easy treatment for jazz ensemble that requires
no solos. Sure to be a favorite with students and
parents alike! Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
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4 Who Are You?—Peter Townshend/arr. Mike
Story. Who Are You is a terrific rock classic by
The Who that will have audiences singing along.
This chart has solos for drum set and piano (or
guitar), and the trumpet 1 range is to written F,
top line. Additional features include well-notated
rhythm section parts, easy ensemble rhythms
throughout, and optional flute, clarinet, vibes,
horn in F, baritone horn, and tuba parts to expand
your jazz band's instrumentation. At a vibrant
tempo of 142 bpm, this chart will provide effective
programming for any performance. Also playable
with optional reduced instrumentation. Rock on!
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n Yesterday—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Rick
Stitzel. One of the all-time great songs from the
Beatles, Yesterday truly has become a modern
day standard! This well scored arrangement for
young jazz ensembles features a brief tenor solo,
beautiful counterlines, and an overall rich sound
that will be impressive in concert or as a change
of pace chart for festivals. Suggested solo and
scale/chord sheet provided. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Includes CD. Highly
recommended!
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4 You're Still a Young Man—arr. Mike Story.
Here's a soulful yet accessible treatment of this
Tower of Power hit song. This chart is played
at about 128 bpm in 3/4 time, and the trumpet
1 range is to written E top space. Including a
written tenor sax 1 melody solo, it's a superb
chart in every respect. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly
recommended!
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n Ain't No Sunshine—Bill Withers/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Originally recorded in the 1970s, Bill Withers'
distinctive slow rocker has become a classic. The
minor mode adds to the flavor, and this version
for younger players skillfully passes the melody
from section to section. Also included is a solo for
tenor sax. A suggested solo is included along with
chord/scale sheets in all keys. Soulful groove!
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4 Beat It—Michael Jackson/arr. Dallas Burke.
From the best-selling album of all time, Thriller,
this rock classic from Michael Jackson makes a
superb jazz band tune your students and
audiences will enjoy. The brass get a chance to
shine in a range that's right in the pocket and
there are short written or ad-lib solos to feature
alto sax, tenor sax and trumpet. Don't miss the
short, but effective a cappella section. Bass
trombone and bari sax players will dig playing this
bass line!
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4 The Best of Sly and the Family Stone—arr.
John Wasson. Sly and the Family Stone was a
pivotal funk band of the late 1960s pioneering
a fusion of funk, rock and soul. Who can forget
their landmark performance at Woodstock in
1969? This exciting medley of hits includes
Dance to the Music, I Want to Take You Higher,
Sing a Simple Song, and Thank You (Falettinme
Be Mice Elf Again).
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4 Blurred Lines—arr. Paul Murtha. Robin Thicke's
megahit really lit up the airwaves and took the
country by storm! This adaptation for younger
jazz ensembles by Paul Murtha features the
infectious dance groove and familiar riffs from the
original, solidly scored for the entire group.
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4 Bridge Over Troubled Water—Paul Simon/arr.
Paul Baker. Paul Simon's soulful rock ballad is set
here at 88 bpm, and as arranged by Paul Baker
is sure to please! The melody is first stated by
trumpet 2 and tenor sax, there are no improvised
solos, and the trumpet 1 range is to written G
on top of the staff. This chart also features great
dynamic contrasts and a satisfying vamp toward
the end. Optional wind and vibes parts are
included for expanded instrumentations. Highly
recommended!
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n Can't Buy Me Love—Lennon & McCartney/
arr. Rick Stitzel. One of the many distinctive hits
from the Beatles, Can't Buy Me Love is arranged
here in a medium up-tempo shuffle groove and
provides a marvelous swing setting for the entire
ensemble.
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n Car Wash—arr. Paul Murtha. Originally recorded
by Rose Royce in 1977, this well-known funky hit
as recorded by Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott
is enjoying new life in the hit movie "Shark Tale."
Authentic-sounding, it cooks right along in an up-
tempo groove! Our highest recommendation!
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