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Jazz Rock & Funk
all levels
4 Absoludicrous—Gordon Goodwin. More
accessible than most Gordon Goodwin charts,
this one is a killer funk tune that is unbelievably
exciting! Your jazz band players and audiences
will dig the poppin' rhythmic figures, the funky
style, outstanding ensemble passages and the
high energy. It lays well at around 120 bpm and
has written or improvised solos for alto/bari,
tenor, trumpet, and trombone. Electric piano will
sound great on the funky piano introduction, the
lead trumpet range is up to written high C, and
optional auxiliary percussion, flute and vibes
parts are included. Highly recommended! It's
Absoludicrous!
10513903 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 52.00
H Act Your Age—Gordon Goodwin/arr. Peter Blair.
Arranger Peter Blair has taken the hot Gordon
Goodwin chart Act Your Age and revised it for
developing players. "Slick and funky" describes
this very accessible arrangement. There are
written solos for 1st alto (cued for 2nd alto) and a
1st trumpet solo cued in all four trumpet parts. The
lead trumpet has a written A above the staff, but
technically this chart is not difficult and will come
together quickly to earn a spot in your program.
The band will love it, too! Highly recommended!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093092 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
4 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
4 All About That Bass—arr. Victor Lopez. You
know it, you love it! This Meghan Trainor megahit
is set at around 136 bpm with a solid rock groove,
has no solos, and will be a favorite with students
and audiences. This Victor Lopez arrangement
bounces the melody from section to section,
features very easy trumpet ranges, and includes
optional parts for expanded instrumentations.
The rhythm section, trombone 4 and bari sax
carry the bass line while the ensemble rocks
along. Hey, it's all about this chart!
10513887 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
4 Angel—Wes Montgomery/arr. Les Sabina.
Here's a Wes Montgomery bossa/rock tune
that grooves along at around 145 bpm with the
melody line played by tenor 1 and trumpet 2. With
very playable ensemble sections and hits, this is
a great vehicle for teaching style and ensemble
cohesiveness. The solos are written or ad lib
for tenor sax and piano, the lead trumpet range
is to written E top space, and optional parts
are included for vibes, flute, clarinet and more.
This one is accessible, solid, and includes nice
contrasts. Angel is one you don't want to miss!
10513855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Arnge Drank (Orange Juice with Attitude)—
Paul Baker. Wow... orange drink with an attitude!
Texas writer Paul Baker presents an outstanding
funk chart beginning with a piano riff to set up
the rhythm groove before the trumpet and altos
hit with the melody. Trombones and low saxes
support with counterpoint. After the trombones
take it through the bridge the saxes again state
the melody in a dramatic stop time section that
moves into the trumpet and trombone solos. After
a drum solo, the bari and bass trombone shine
as they set the funky foundation for the shout
chorus. A return of the piano riff sets up the final
melodic statement and dramatic coda. Trumpet
range to written High C. Trombone to G. Pure fun,
and highly recommended!
10369423 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 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 . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Victor Lopez. Just
listen to this chart and you know you have to have
it as Victor Lopez brings the original Weather
Report version to life for jazz ensembles. All the
ingredients are here, plus solo space (written
or improvised) for alto 1 and/or trumpet 2, nice
chord voicings throughout, and the lead trumpet
top note is only a written G on top of the staff. Very
easy to assemble and perform, this will be a hit
every time! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10277740 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
4 The Blues Brothers Rockin' Soul Revue—
arr. Paul Murtha. No one brought musical energy
and excitement to the stage, TV and film like the
Blues Brothers! Here's a concise and accessible
medley of their biggest hits, including I Can't Turn
You Loose, Soul Man and Gimme Some Lovin.'
This one is fun, rocks hard, and is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations!
10522948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
4 Bounce—Jeff Jarvis. Here's a hot, medium-
tempo funk chart that contrasts funky, swing 16th
rhythmic figures with smooth legato brass lines.
The solo space is open with the ensemble cookin'
and poppin' behind the soloists, and there are
some 2/4 measures thrown in for contrast. There's
even a short solo for bass near the end! If you
want a funk chart that has energy, excitement, is
fun to play, and is a thrill to hear, then Bounce is
the one for you! Highly recommended!
10515814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 52.00
4 Can You Dig It?—George Shutack. This trendy
George Shutack original features a funky rock
groove that students will love to play over and
over. Add to that a strong melody with solid
ensemble voicings, and you have a chart that's
ideal for young jazz players. Scored for four horns
with rhythm section and expandable to full big
band, with written or improvised solos for all, and
optional parts for expanded instrumentations, this
rocker has tons of energy and drive! You'll dig it!
10499207 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
H Chameleon—Herbie Hancock/arr. Victor Lopez.
Herbie Hancock for the developing band? Yes!
From Hancock's famous Headhunter recording,
here is a great opportunity to play the biggest
jazz-rock hit of all time. The melody is first
played by alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone,
then the trumpet section. Next up is a flexible,
open solo section with a solo line written for all
the winds so anybody or everyone can solo! The
top note for lead trumpet is written G on top of
the staff. Super-cool chart! Optional expanded
instrumentation.
10071885 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
The Chicken—Alfred Ellis/arr. Mike Story. The
original version of The Chicken was released
in 2001 and has been a top seller every year.
Now Mike Story has arranged it for younger
jazz groups without losing the original style and
infectious fun! Beginning with a gospel style
chorale introduction, the band transitions into a
funky rock groove with an easy-to-play and hip
bass line. This outstanding chart for young jazz
bands features a 16-bar suggested alto sax solo
and easy trumpet 1 range to written E top space.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Don't miss it! Our highest
recommendation!
10303578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
H The Chicken—Alfred James Ellis/arr. Kris
Berg. If you've got a strong bassist, this is your
showstopper! This chart, made famous by bass
virtuoso Jaco Pastorius, gets kicking with a killer
gospel chorale, but is soon interrupted by one
of the funkiest bass lines ever played! Soon the
entire band is in on it with a Tower of Power-style
sound that is sure to impress everyone listening!
2467934 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
4 Cold Duck Time—Eddie Harris/arr. Alan
Baylock. Alan Baylock's chart on this Eddie Harris
jazz classic is exciting from the very first note.
This updated and contemporary version features
a straight-eighth boogaloo groove at about 120
bpm. There's a written or ad lib tenor sax solo
provided, the lead trumpet range is to written C
above the staff, and optional flute and vibes parts
are included. Players, audiences and judges will
dig this outstanding chart!
10513936 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
Cold Duck Time—Eddie Harris/arr. Erik Morales.
Eddie Harris' Cold Duck Time features a straight
eighth feel and a very hip opening intro lick. This
terrific chart is set in a funky, rock groove at about
132 - 144 bpm and has written or improvised solo
space for alto sax, bari sax, trumpet 2, and guitar.
The lead trumpet range is to written A above the
staff (with an optional B). This chart totally cooks!
Highly recommended!
10355584 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
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