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Blues & Swing
medium-easy
702 Shuffle—Bret Zvacek. Need a great opener
or a burning closer? 702 Shuffle can take care
of either spot on the program! With a strong
melody, an infectious groove and solid ensemble
work, this Bret Zvacek composition will fit well
into any program. The open solo section allows
for plenty of room for your soloist to stretch out
with the provided solo or improvisation. Highly
recommended!
10455640 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 88 Ave. B—Dan Torosian. Salute the unsung
hero of the jazz ensemble, the piano player, with
this accessible piano feature! 88 Ave. B is an
accessible Basie-style swinger that features the
piano throughout with tasty fills and a place in the
spotlight. Written solos are provided for the piano
as well as trumpet and trombone. Each section
has a chance to shine in this appealing chart.
The trumpet range goes to written high G and the
tempo swings easy at around 138 bpm.
10518332 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Abracadabra—Larry Barton. The magic of this
slinky swinger will put your audience under a spell!
The lead wind players start things out on the head,
but before long the full band is jamming along. It's
an "in your face" chart that's all about attitude!
2472521 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr. Peter
Blair. This is a great old tune! Except...there's
nothing "old" sounding about it. It's a medium
swing version of a marvelous, often-played
standard that opens with an alto and trumpet
duet and is filled with tight ensemble punches.
The saxes are featured on a chorus and there is a
written or ad lib solo for piano.
2406361 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Backatown—Troy Andrews/arr. John Wasson.
From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD
Backatown, here is the hot title cut arranged for
big band in a funky medium tempo. Combining
the elements of New Orleans second line and
contemporary rock styles, this unique chart
features a blend of catchy riffs, solid ensemble
passages, and stop-time breaks. There are short
written or ad lib solos for trumpet and tenor. This
chart exudes a spirited and unmistakable New
Orleans swagger!
10490289 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 The Big Band Theory—Larry Neeck. This bright
swinger kicks right from the start at around 180
bpm! Based on a blues form, this chart is very
melodic and simply cooks in an uncomplicated
fashion, with tasty unison riffs balancing the
powerfully scored ensemble sections. The open
solo section with great background figures, along
with the included suggested solos, provides
an opportunity for individual band members to
shine. Additional highlights included a nice shout
chorus and a section after the shout that begins
softly and builds to the end. It's also playable with
optional reduced instrumentation. Here's a great
chart for opening a program or for any occasion!
Highly recommended!
10518277 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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GREAT NEW
POP CHARTS!
Programming these will
guarantee player success
and audience appeal.
Africa—Paich & Porcaro/arr. Ralph Ford. Here's a wonderful take on the group Toto's
classic rock tune from the '80s. It's solidly scored throughout and sounds amazingly like the
original while remaining accessible for developing jazz bands. With nice dynamic contrasts,
an uncomplicated melodic line, and a medium rock groove, this chart is one that younger
players can really dig into, yet it will sound mature when performed by a more advanced
group. More features include: half-note tempo of 90 bpm; written or ad lib solos for alto sax
1 and trombone 1; trumpet 1 range to written G on top of the staff; and optional parts for
flute, clarinet and vibes. Great tune, fine chart!
10513875 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
All About That Bass—arr. Paul Murtha. Paul Murtha's take on Meghan Trainor's
smash hit features a catchy melody, a strong rhythmic pulse, hand claps, fun instrumental
effects, and a hint of doo-wop. Arranged here in an easy setting for younger players with no
solos, this is a great way to bring a taste of current pop to your next concert. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, this one is fun and appealing!
10490299 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Humanism—Jonathan Batiste/arr. Paul Murtha. This funky tune by Jon Batiste and
Stay Human will be instantly recognized as the theme song from "The Late Show with
Stephen Colbert." This accessible arrangement is timely and will be the "go to" chart when
audience and ensemble appeal is the goal.
10556778 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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
Shut Up and Dance—arr. John Berry. Recorded by the American alternative rock band
Walk the Moon, this accessible version of their international hit will be a crowd favorite as
each section of the ensemble has their turn with the melody. A full band statement rounds
out this infectious and instantly recognizable song. Playable with optional expanded or
reduced instrumentations.
10556784 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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
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
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
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