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H Hunting WabbitsGordon Goodwin. Gordon
Goodwin's tongue-in-cheek tribute to cartoons
is stellar! The mixing of "legitimate" and swing
styles makes this chart a showstopper. Soprano
sax leads the saxes throughout, and some feisty
unaccompanied sections will keep everyone on
the edge of their seats. There's solo space for
soprano, tenor, trumpet and trombone, along with
percussion parts and an optional synthesizer part
for the piano player.
2701978 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 70.00
10012414 Dual Disc CD/DVD-XXL . . . . 19.95
I Can't Help ItStevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro.
Written by Stevie Wonder and recorded by Michael
Jackson on his 1979 album Off the Wall, this
familiar hit is treated here in a creative version for
jazz ensemble. Incorporating the jazz influenced
harmonies of the original with a light samba groove,
this is sure to become a favorite with your players
and audiences alike.
10376211 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
n I Can't Stop Loving Youarr. Quincy Jones.
Every jazz fan knows it, loves it and has wished it
was in print! And now, this quintessential big-band
arrangement is finally available! As recorded by the
Count Basie Orchestra on their album This Time
by Basie: Hits of the 50s & 60s, Quincy Jones'
arrangement of I Can't Stop Loving You will bring
your audiences to their feet. Beginning with the
Count's rubato piano tremolo, this laid-back shuffle
chart features in-your-face ensemble writing at its
finest. There is short, written-out solo space for
trombone and piano, but mostly this chart simply
swings its tail off with the entire ensemble from
beginning to end! Never has a sad song sounded
so happy! Very highly recommended!
10368505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 48.00
4 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
medium tempo well-scored chart! The saxes take
the lead while the brass deliver all the tight horn
riffs. The drummer cooks all the time and there are
highly effective "rhythm out" sections. An optional
open solo section is featured, along with a short
drum break. Suggested solos and chord/scale
sheets are included, plus written bass lines and
piano voicings. Classic R & B in a great-sounding
package! Highly recommended!
10490287 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
H I Just Can't Wait to Be KingElton John/arr.
Gordon Goodwin. From the Disney movie "The Lion
King," Gordon Goodwin has crafted a hot jazz shuffle
that goes and then goes even more! A showcase for
alto and trumpet with a unison melody line and solo
space for each player, it includes plenty of energy,
zip, attitude and a hot shout chorus section. This
chart roars! Highly recommended!
10012009 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 70.00
n I Left My Heart in San Franciscoarr. Quincy
Jones. Quincy Jones wrote some incredible
arrangements on very popular tunes for the Count
Basie Orchestra. As recorded on This Time By
Basie, Quincy's arrangement of I Left My Heart in
San Francisco features great interplay between the
ensemble playing the melody, and the piano with
written solo fills. With a tempo around 108 bpm,
and a relaxed swing feel, there's also short solo
space for tenor saxophone, and the ranges are very
moderate. This chart is playable by a lot of bands.
It's a true classic! Highly recommended!
10368506 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 48.00
n I Wanna Be Like YouSherman & 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 . . . . . . . M 50.00
n I WishStevie 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!
2470798 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
4 I'm Free (from "Tommy")Pete Townshend/
arr. Rick Hirsch. I'm Free is one of the many great
tunes from The Who's rock opera "Tommy."
With a nod to Mario Bauz and Tito Puente, Rick
Hirsch has reimagined this classic rock anthem
as a high energy mambo. The arrangement starts
cooking right at the top and simply never lets up!
Also featured is a great rhythm out section while
percussion parts create an underlying palette as the
ensemble breezes through a development section.
There are optional solos for alto and baritone
saxes, piano, and trumpet. There are no woodwind
doubles in this creative work. Sonic, challenging
and well worth the effort!
10524869 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 60.00
H
In the Stonearr. 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 . . . . . . . M 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 . . . . . . . M 50.00
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 . . . . . . . M 55.00
Make Me SmileJames 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 . . . . . . . M 55.00
Man in the Mirrorarr. 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 . . . . . . . M 50.00
MoondanceVan Morrison/arr. Roy Phillippe.
Van Morrison's jazz flavored pop classic is taken
to a new level of "cool" in this smooth swing chart!
Lots of nice licks and ensemble writing turn this into
a real piece for jazzers. Open solos for trombone,
alto and trumpet can be improvised or played from
suggested solos. Difficulty is not too bad, but you'll
need a lead trumpet with some range.
2381606 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
n Norwegian WoodLennon & McCartney/arr. Bill
Holman. Buddy Rich's band recorded this Beatles
tune, and it is one of Holman's best-known charts.
Treated as a jazz waltz, full of excitement and
energy, it features solos for alto sax and trombone.
Lots of raw power and blistering figures make this
the ideal concert opener or closer!
2471103 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 57.00
H Over the RainbowHarold 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 . . . . . . . M 52.00
PegBecker & 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 . . . . . . . M 50.00
n Pick Up the Piecesarr. 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 . . . . . . . M 50.00
H Pick Up the Piecesarr. 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 . . . . . . . M 52.00
4 The Pink PantherHenry Mancini/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Inspired by the version of The Pink
Panther recorded by Bobby McFerrin, Mike Tomaro
breathes exciting new life into this Mancini favorite.
Combining a unique shuffle funk groove with
creative orchestrations and the signature riffs from
the original, this is sure to be an effective showcase
for festivals and concerts, or any performance
occasion! Highly recommended!
10522896 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 60.00
The Pink Panther (Little Big Band)Henry
Mancini/arr. Mike Tomaro. This timeless Mancini
classic gets a makeover inspired by the version
recorded by Bobby McFerrin. The groove is medium
swing with an occasional hint of rock thrown in.
This is a highly effective treatment for the little big
band instrumentation. Scored for 6 horns (3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone) plus rhythm section with
optional parts included for alto sax, tenor sax and
trombone. Highly recommended!
10376190 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
Play that Funky MusicRobert Parissi/arr.
Gordon Goodwin. This Gordon Goodwin chart
on the classic funk rock tune Play That Funky
Music is a showcase for your lead alto saxophone
soloist from start to finish. This one demands a
contemporary alto sax soloist with style and some
altissimo chops too. A funk groove is essential for
the rhythm section. If you have the rhythm section
and the alto player, this is it! As recorded on The
Phat Pack by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band.
10012000 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 70.00
10012411 Dual Disc CD/DVD-
The Phat Pack . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
n Rock This TownBrian 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 . . . . . . . M 55.00
H Septemberarr. 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 . . . . . . . M 50.00
Sir DukeStevie Wonder/arr. Michael Moss-
man. 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 . . . . . . . M 50.00
n Soulful Strutarr. 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 . . . . . . . M 52.00
Suit & Tiearr. 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 . . . . . . . M 50.00
H
SuperstitionStevie 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 . . . . . . . M 50.00
l A Taste of Honeyarr. Duke Pearson. This
Duke Pearson arrangement of the Bobby Scott/
Ric Marlow standard comes from the 1967 album
Introducing the Duke Pearson Big Band. For the
first time in print, this great chart features a tenor
saxophone solo and a flute, or alto sax, solo at
the end. As is the case with most of Pearson's
arrangements, this chart features outstanding
sectional writing as well as intense full ensemble
passages. This is high-bar jazz writing at its best!
10517504 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 65.00
4 Uptown Funk!arr. Paul Murtha. Here's the
ultimate in contemporary funk from Mark Ronson
and Bruno Mars! Paul Murtha captures all the style
and attitude in this exciting chart for jazz ensembles.
The melody is skillfully passed around from section
to section, and suggested or improvised solo
options are provided for trumpet and tenor sax,
along with written bass lines and piano voicings.
This one is hot and highly recommended!
10500110 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
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