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H Play that Funky Music—Robert Parissi/arr.
Mike Story. Yes, your young band can get funky-
but only arranger Mike Story can take a pop tune
like Play That Funky Music and make it come alive
for the young jazz ensemble. Simple rhythms,
effective and colorful harmonies, and easy
written solos for trumpet and trombone are only
a few highlights. Easy to assemble and great fun!
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentation.
10071748 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Roar—arr. Victor Lopez. Here's a Katy Perry pop
tune your jazz ensemble will enjoy playing and
the audience will recognize and appreciate! The
tempo is around 164 bpm, there are no solos, it's
got a big ensemble sound, the trumpet 1 range
is to written F top line, and the drum part has a
solid back-beat. Optional parts are included for
expanded instrumentations. It works great!
10452104 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l Rock You Like a Hurricane—arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded in 1984 by the German rock group
Scorpions, this classic hard rock hit remains
popular in today's culture thanks to sporting
events, video games, TV and film. The features
include a "shredding" introduction leading to a
full ensemble statement and short written solos
for alto sax, trombone and trumpet. This version
for jazz band is easy to learn, yet remains true
to the original and will sound great with young
players. It's also playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. A rock anthem!
10490305 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Shut Up and Dance—arr. John Berry. Recorded
by the American alternative rock band Walk the
Moon, this contemporary rock hit features a
driving pulse and catchy melodic lines. With the
melody traded between the saxes and trumpets,
this accessible chart also features plenty of solid,
full-ensemble scoring. No solos are required, and
a full band statement rounds out this infectious
and instantly recognizable song. Playable with
optional expanded or reduced instrumentations,
this one will make a big splash with audiences
and students!
10556784 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Skyfall—Adkins & Epworth/arr. John Berry.
Perfectly capturing the mood and style of earlier
James Bond themes, Adele has worked her
magic with the hit Skyfall. John Berry's easy
version features a brief written alto sax solo, then
solid scoring for the entire ensemble with the
melody traded between the saxes and trumpets.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this is sure to be an audience
favorite! Highly recommended!
10374178 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Soul Bossa Nova—Quincy Jones/arr. Rick
Stitzel. This infectious and immediately
recognizable Quincy Jones standard was popular
long before Austin Powers introduced it to a
brand-new generation of fans. Easy to learn and
fun to play, this will quickly become a favorite of
your young players and their audiences! Arranged
for full jazz ensemble, it's also playable with as
few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, piano,
bass and drums. Groovy baby!
10033706 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Superstition—Stevie Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha.
Stevie Wonder helped bring funk to mainstream
pop music in the '70s, and this is one of his
most recognizable hits. This arrangement
is easy to learn yet maintains the authentic
groove of the original. Playable by standard jazz
ensemble instrumentation, it will also sound
full and complete with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3
trombones and rhythm. Optional parts included
for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and tuba. Highly
recommended!
10041752 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Sweet Caroline—Neil Diamond/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Even before the TV series Glee, this Neil Diamond
classic, first recorded in 1969, had proven its
popularity and staying power. Here is a solid, yet
easy treatment for jazz ensemble that requires
no solos. Sure to be a favorite with students and
parents alike! Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10098793 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Yesterday—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Rick
Stitzel. One of the all-time great songs from the
Beatles, Yesterday truly has become a modern
day standard! This well scored arrangement for
young jazz ensembles features a brief tenor solo,
beautiful counterlines, and an overall rich sound
that will be impressive in concert or as a change
of pace chart for festivals. Suggested solo and
scale/chord sheet provided. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Includes CD. Highly
recommended!
10188524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 You Are the Sunshine of My Life—Stevie
Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha. This is one of Stevie
Wonder's signature hits from the 1970s, and here
is a masterfully arranged easy version in a light
bossa style. The trombones grab the spotlight in
the beginning and again at the end. In between,
the saxes and trumpets take turns with the
melody, and there are short written or ad lib solos
for trumpet and alto sax. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, this one
also includes bass lines and piano voicings that
are completely written. It's great for programming
variety, and it's highly recommended!
10522946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 You're Still a Young Man—arr. Mike Story.
Here's a soulful yet accessible treatment of this
Tower of Power hit song. This chart is played
at about 128 bpm in 3/4 time, and the trumpet
1 range is to written E top space. Including a
written tenor sax 1 melody solo, it's a superb
chart in every respect. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly
recommended!
10452082 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Ain't No Sunshine—Bill Withers/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Originally recorded in the 1970s, Bill Withers'
distinctive slow rocker has become a classic. The
minor mode adds to the flavor, and this version
for younger players skillfully passes the melody
from section to section. Also included is a solo for
tenor sax. A suggested solo is included along with
chord/scale sheets in all keys. Soulful groove!
10283144 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Beat It—Michael Jackson/arr. Dallas Burke.
From the best-selling album of all time, Thriller,
this rock classic from Michael Jackson makes
a superb jazz band tune your students and
audiences will enjoy. The brass get a chance to
shine in a range that's right in the pocket and
there are short written or ad-lib solos to feature
alto sax, tenor sax and trumpet. Don't miss the
short, but effective a cappella section. Bass
trombone and bari sax players will dig playing this
bass line!
10456814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
n Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. John Higgins. Here's
a solid, very playable arrangement of the modern
jazz classic made famous by Weather Report and
Manhattan Transfer. It includes a written solo for
alto sax. The strong groove and carefully notated
articulation and style markings make this a great
piece to teach the jazz-rock style!
2086064 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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