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n St. ThomasSonny Rollins/arr. Michael Mossman.
One of the most familiar Latin standards is given
a complete face-lift by Michael Mossman in this
creative and impressive sounding arrangement
for mature bands. You'll find harmonic wrinkles
and rhythmic twists and turns amidst really hot
ensemble writing. A variety of solo opportunities
are also provided. Highly recommended!
10188499 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 60.00
l Vierd Blues (aka Trane's Blues)Miles Davis/
arr. Michael Philip Mossman. Recorded in the mid-
1950s and also known as Trane's Blues, this jazz
classic is credited to Miles Davis but reportedly
was penned by John Coltrane. Regardless,
Michael Mossman's refreshing version crafted in a
moderate cha-cha groove puts this standard tune
in a completely new light. The solo section can
be handled by any saxophone. Suggested solos,
chord/scale sheets in all keys, written bass lines
and piano voicings are all included.
10522906 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 55.00
Winds Out of the EastMichael Philip Mossman.
Written in a dynamic and fast mambo style, the sax
section does most of the heavy lifting in this original
by Michael Mossman, supported by punches and
answers in the brass. With stunning harmonic
treatments and effective pacing throughout, there
is an open solo section for any player. A sizzling
production number for mature bands!
10343780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 60.00
Jazz/Rock & Funk
Very Easy
25 or 6 to 4Robert Lamm/arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by the group Chicago, this signature
hit has gone on to become a rock classic. Paul
Murtha's easy arrangement is playable with very
limited rehearsal time, but still has an authentic
and hard-driving feel. Included are optional solos
or solis for any sax and any brass instrument.
Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys
are included. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations, it also includes a CD.
Highly recommended!
10188529 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Ants in the PantsGeorge Vincent. These are
very rhythmic ants! It's an original rock-style chart
with limited ranges, simplified rhythmic figures, a
terrific bass/piano riff and a brief drum solo that
kicks the ensemble nicely. Scored for four saxes,
two trumpets, two trombones and rhythm section,
it's playable with only three saxes, one trumpet,
one trombone and rhythm. There are also optional
parts for flutes, clarinets, baritone sax, tuba, horn,
baritone TC and guitar. The rock feel will come
naturally to your young players, and the easy chord
progression sounds hip! Everybody will like this fun
chart for beginning jazzers!
2478102 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
BadMichael Jackson/arr. John Berry. One
of Michael Jackson's early hits, Bad features a
signature bass line and a strong melody. This
instantly recognizable rock chart will sound great
with limited rehearsal time and is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
A teaching unit with exercises for melody and
rhythm is included.
10374188 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
l Counting Starsarr. John Berry. Recorded by
American rock band OneRepublic, this popular
hard-driving hit is establishing a solid place in
today's culture. With its driving pulse and eighth-
note based rhythms, Counting Stars adapts nicely
here for young jazz bands. The entire ensemble is
featured as well as individual sections in this very
easy arrangement. It's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10523766 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Cupid Shufflearr. Rick Stitzel. Here's the hot
dance hit recorded by Cupid in a hard-hitting,
yet easy to play version for young players!
The melody is cleverly traded between sections,
and there are no solos required. A teaching
unit with exercises for rhythm and melody is
included, and it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
10374186 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
H Drama for Your MamaVictor Lopez. This
fun rock chart for beginners has all the right
stuff... easy rhythms and ranges, and a solo
section that's completely notated for all the
winds. The solos can also be played as unisons
in any combination of instruments or sections.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, it's easy to put together, very
effective and has great appeal for the young
player. Highly recommended!
10028048 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Elvin and the Hip MonksDoug Beach &
George Shutack. The opportunity to feature a
group of players made up of any combination of
instruments makes this the perfect chart for your
next program. With a fun, easy-to-play melody
and an infectious groove, Elvin and the Hip Monks
will be a favorite of young jazz bands. As an extra
added attraction, this chart is playable with as
few as 3 or 4 horns and rhythm section as well
as full jazz ensemble instrumentation. Optional
parts are included for expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10367836 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Enter Sandmanarr. Paul Murtha. Let your
beginning players really rock out to the sounds
of Metallica with this hard-hitting chart for young
jazz ensembles. The syncopations are handled in
a repetitive manner, allowing for easy teaching
but still an authentic sound. No solos are
required, and it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
10297532 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
H Fat BurgerGeorge Vincent. Here is an easy-
to-play funky rock chart. Any wind can play the
solo section or it may be performed by the whole
section in unison. The trumpet 1 range is to written
E top space and the arrangement has optional
parts for two flutes, two clarinets, bari sax, guitar,
tuba, horn and baritone horn/tenor sax. Plus, this
chart will sound full and complete with reduced
instrumentation. This one makes your beginners
sound like pros! Easy to rehearse and sounds great!
10049661 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
Final CountdownJoey Tempest/arr. John
Berry. Over the years this 1986 hit from the
group Europe has become a popular rock classic.
Trumpets are featured on the signature opening riff
and the saxes carry the main melody in this powerful
chart for beginning jazz bands. A teaching unit with
exercise for melody, rhythm and improvisation
when applicable is included. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, this is sure
to become an instant favorite!
10343814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 First RideDean Sorenson. Modal jazz has
played a big role in the development of the art
form, and this haunting straight-eighth groove
chart with a mostly legato melody is the perfect
introduction to this important style. Colorful lines
and harmonies are featured here with the very
flexible instrumentation which works for groups
of all shapes and sizes. Anyone can solo with the
provided scale sheets on only one scale, or the
suggested solos included in each part. First Ride
will help young jazz players on their journey!
10521244 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Forget Youarr. John Berry. A huge hit recorded
by Cee Lo Green and also featured on the TV show
Glee sung by Gwyneth Paltrow, this infectious
tune is written in a style reminiscent of 1960s
Motown. Solidly scored for young ensembles,
it requires no solos, and is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Very highly recommended!
10297534 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
The Funky MonkeyRick 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 . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Good Timearr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by
Owl City and Carly Rae Jepson, this very easy
arrangement will be quick to learn and fun to
perform. This lively rock tune will liven up any
performance and this arrangement is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Included is a teaching unit with exercises for melody,
rhythm and improvisation. Highly recommended!
10343817 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
H Hey Taxi!Victor Lopez. As the title suggests,
this chart incorporates the sound of honking taxi
horns! The straight-eighth rock groove is easy for
the rhythm section and there's a solo section that
is written out for one, selected or all wind players. It
even has lyrics... "Hey Tax-i!" A very clever chart that
is fun to play and accessible to all young players.
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277333 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
It Is What It IsVictor 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
James Bond ThemeMonty Norman/arr. Mike
Story. What a super arrangement for young jazz
groups! This hot jazz-rock tune has always been a
favorite, and you'll be playing it in no time with your
beginners! Works with limited instrumentation, all
solos are written out, and rhythms and ranges are
kept easy. Outstanding!
2403160 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
H Jazz HeroGeorge Vincent. Jazz Hero is an
accessible Latin/rock chart that will do your
band proud. A minor-sounding introduction
brings the band in on the major chord melody,
then the sections trade back and forth. There
is an open solo section with a written solo for
any and all winds. This flexibility allows you to
select an individual, section or the entire band
to be featured. The painless trumpet range to
written D fourth line, along with easy rhythms
means this chart will sound real good, real fast.
It's a kick to play, too! Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10092959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Joy to the WorldHoyt Axton/arr. John Berry.
One of the most unforgettable and recognizable
pop hits from the '70s was this solid rock tune
by the group Three Dog Night. John Berry has
arranged this tune in an accessible rock style that
will be tons of fun and a solid learning experience
for young players. Sure to be an audience favorite,
this arrangement features the melody alternating
between the saxes and trumpets as well as a short
written or ad lib solo for alto sax. Playable with as
few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and
drums, it's easy to learn and fun to perform!
10016145 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
H Kool BeanGeorge Vincent. Composer George
Vincent mixes a rock flavor with a little Latin spin
on this easy chart. With a very pretty melody and
no solos, it features solid ensemble writing all the
way through. Other features include accessible
brass ranges with lead trumpet part only to
written E, top space and playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. You'll
really like this one!
10277314 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 36.00
n Listen HereEddie Harris/arr. Victor Lopez. This
funky rock chart with a cha-cha flavor features a
very hip and simple melody. Also featured are
easy backgrounds, and a flexible solo section for
one, some, or all winds. With the optional parts,
clear rhythm section notation, a nice bass line,
and only two chords, it's easy to rehearse and
very effective for young jazz bands. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10311417 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Maiden Voyage Jazz Solos for Saxophone
(Correlated to Volume 54 of the Aebersold
New Approach to Jazz Improvisation)—
Lennie Niehaus.
This book and CD teams up
Grammy winner Lennie Niehaus with the great jazz
saxophonist and educator Greg Fishman for a set of exciting jazz solos written
for the intermediate sax player. The 14 jazz solos in each book were written
to be played with Jamey Aebersold's New Approach to Jazz Improvisation,
Volume 54: Maiden Voyage (J.W. Pepper number 5293923). Since they are
written by Lennie, they swing and are fun to play. The included CD includes a
play-along/demonstration with jazz saxophone master Greg Fishman playing the
solos with the Volume 54 accompaniment to demonstrate proper jazz feel and
interpretation. Lennie writes...Greg plays. You listen, play and learn!
10321037 Alto Saxophone Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 17.95
l
Maiden Voyage Jazz Solos for Trombone (Correlated to Volume 54
of the Aebersold New Approach to Jazz Improvisation)—
Lennie Niehaus & Rick Simerly.
This book and CD pack teams up Grammy
winner Lennie Niehaus and jazz trombonist Rick Simerly for a set of exciting jazz
solos written for the intermediate trombonist. These 14 jazz solos were specially
written for Jamey Aebersold's popular "Volume 54 Maiden Voyage" play-along
and since they are by Niehaus, you know they swing and are fun to play! To make
it even better, a play-along/demonstration CD is included with jazz trombone
master Rick Simerly playing the solos with the Volume 54 accompaniment tracks
to demonstrate proper feel and interpretation. Lennie writes, Rick plays.
You listen, play and learn!
10482347 Trombone Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 17.95
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