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Jazz Rock & Funk
4 Hurricane Season—Troy Andrews/arr. John
Wasson. From the Trombone Shorty CD
Backatown, this tune features the powerful
underlying pulse of a New Orleans second line
feel along with elements of contemporary rock.
There's written or improvised solo space for
trumpet. In this exciting chart, the ensemble
alternately screams with the full band riffs,
then settles into a simmering rhythmic groove.
Also included are written bass lines and piano
voicings. A real treat to perform and hear!
10490297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
4 Iron Man—Black Sabbath/arr. Dallas Burke.
Black Sabbath's rock classic has been a student
favorite for many marching bands through the
years and makes a great jazz band chart that
rocks with some serious attitude! From the
opening hard rock feel to the double-time climax
at the end, this one is a thriller. It includes short
written or ad lib solos for trumpet and trombone,
or you can just turn your guitar player up to 10
and let them shred!
10517415 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
Locked Out of Heaven—arr. Paul Murtha.
Here's the popular rock hit recorded by Bruno
Mars in a solid chart for younger jazz bands.
Included are all the hot riffs and rhythmic energy
of the original along with suggested or improvised
solos for alto sax and trumpet. Chord/scale
sheets in all keys are included for the soloists.
10374170 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
4 Low Rider—arr. John Berry. With its
unmistakable bass line, just plain cool rhythmic
groove, and infectious rock style, here's a classic
1970s hit that young players are sure to enjoy!
Arranged with moderate ranges, easy rhythms,
and no solos, this medium tempo rock chart
will go together quickly, and it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Fun for all, it's highly recommended for young
jazz bands!
10490311 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy—Josef Zawinul/arr. Mike
Story. A must-have chart for every young jazz
band! This classic jazz/rock favorite by Joe Zawinul
is masterfully arranged for young jazz bands
with an easy rock feel by Mike Story. This chart
has a simple written out piano solo, a trumpet 1
range to written D fourth line, a tempo at about
100 beats per minute, and a very catchy melody.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. It will sound great and it's easy
to play, enough said! Highly recommended!
10355608 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Moves Like Jagger—arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by Maroon 5 with Christina Aguilera,
this infectious dance tune is popular on the
airwaves as well as in television commercials. With
catchy riffs and a driving rock style, Paul Murtha's
chart is skillfully scored to give everyone a taste
of the melody. An optional, flexible solo section is
included. Additional features include suggested
solos, chord/scale sheets in all keys, and options
for reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10343806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
4 Red Clay—Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf.
A gem of a chart, here's Freddie Hubbard's
Red Clay arranged for developing jazz bands.
Characteristically, it's a straight-eighths groove
at 132 bpm with written or ad lib solos for tenor
sax and trumpet 2. A more subtle and quieter
interlude adds variety and interest, and a unique
and effective rhythm section break featuring the
bassist leads to the return of the head. The trumpet
1 range is to written G on top of the staff and a
nice shout chorus further adds to the fun. Playable
with optional expanded instrumentations. A great
jazz standard superbly arranged!
10513883 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 46.00
4 Riders on the Storm—arr. Mike Story. Mike
Story's chart on The Doors' rock classic is one
that will please audiences and young players. In
a medium rock style, it features a written piano
solo, easy brass ranges, and easy rhythms. It's
a solid arrangement and true to the original for
the grade level, plus it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly
recommended!
10513869 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
4 Rosanna—David Paich/arr. Victor Lopez.
Rosanna was a huge hit in the '80s from the
group Toto, with a great hook that still resonates
today! This chart begins with a big introduction
and transitions to a more subdued style while
the syncopated melodic lines keeps it flowing.
Everyone gets a chance at the melodic hook,
and there's a very effective building of intensity
to the melody. Great tune, nice chart! Highly
recommended!
10513895 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 46.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
4 Tell Me a Bedtime Story—Herbie Hancock/
arr. Alan Baylock. Don't miss this great chart
that's an ideal candidate for festivals and
contests! It's a funky, straight-eighth groove on
a sensational composition comfortably laying
at about 118 bpm. The tempo is laid-back, the
lead trumpet range is up to written high D, and
a written-out or improvised solo is for tenor sax,
plus there are a few easy meter changes. This is
a winner in every respect!
10513942 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
4 There's the Rub—Gordon Goodwin/arr. Peter
Blair. It's funky, it's accessible, it's a Gordon
Goodwin tune arranged for the developing jazz
ensemble! It's half-time funk with the tempo at
about 188 bpm with written-out solos available
for any saxophone. The lead trumpet range is to
written G on top of the staff and optional parts
are included for expanded instrumentations,
and it's a no-fail crowd-pleaser! Our highest
recommendation!
10513879 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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
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 . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
4 Uptown Funk!—arr. Victor Lopez. Just like the
title, this funk/rock chart on the Mark Ronson
and Bruno Mars megahit is loaded with powerful
energy! The tempo is around 112 bpm, there's
a written alto sax solo provided, and it goes all
out, all the time. There are optional band vocals
and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Go uptown!
10513922 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
H Watermelon Man—Herbie Hancock/arr. Mike
Kamuf. Oh yeah! This is a crowd pleaser and a
band pleaser... a win-win! Fun, funky, hip, groovy
— call it what you want, this chart is excellent in
every way... and if you have a decent bari player,
he or she will really love this one. There are
written solos for alto and tenor sax, a stop-time
without rhythm section for the saxes, a fantastic
interlude section, a monster shout chorus,
and some short drum fills... what's not to like!?
Very highly recommended! Optional expanded
instrumentation.
10071893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
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