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H 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 . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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.
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 . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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
l Rock You Like a Hurricanearr. 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. The features
include a "shredding" introduction leading to a
full ensemble statement and short written solos
for alto sax, trombone and trumpet. 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. A rock anthem!
10490305 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!
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10093013 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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
H
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
Sweet CarolineNeil 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.
10098793 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Twist and ShoutRussell & Medley/arr. Roger
Holmes. This rock hit was released by The Beatles
in 1964, and famously featured in the movie
"Ferris Bueller's Day Off." Here is a hard-hitting
and energetic version arranged for young players.
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10083834 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Uptown Funk!arr. Michael Sweeney. From
Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, this monster hit is
the perfect throwback to a funky R&B style! This
arrangement for younger players features modest
ranges and repetitive yet authentic-sounding
rhythms. This outstanding chart is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations,
and the bass lines and piano voicings are written.
No solos are required, just a little attitude! Our
highest recommendation!
10522944 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n 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!
10424929 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
YesterdayLennon & 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!
10188524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 You Are the Sunshine of My LifeStevie
Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha. This is one of Stevie
Wonder's signature hits from the 1970s, and here
is a masterfully arranged easy version in a light
bossa style. The trombones grab the spotlight in
the beginning and again at the end. In between, the
saxes and trumpets take turns with the melody, and
there are short written or ad lib solos for trumpet
and alto sax. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, this one also includes
bass lines and piano voicings that are completely
written. It's great for programming variety, and it's
highly recommended!
10522946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
You're Still a Young Manarr. 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!
10452082 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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Happy (from "Despicable Me 2")—
Pharrell Williams/arr. John Berry.
10461390 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
10461390E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .40.00
Superstition—
Stevie Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha.
10041752 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
10041752E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .40.00
All About That Bass—arr. Paul Murtha.
10490299 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Feeling Good—
Bricusse & Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
10374176E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .40.00
Let It Go (from "Frozen")—arr. Rick Stitzel.
10461394 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
10461394E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . .40.00
Moondance—
Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez.
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46.00
All My Loving—
Lennon & McCartney/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10461396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
10461396E 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
Hit the Road Jack—
Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike Lewis.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Oye Como Va—Tito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha.
2471441 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
