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4 Treasure—arr. Victor Lopez. This Bruno Mars
pop hit will sound great in any performance
setting. Treasure features a cool rock groove at
116 bpm with a nice hook, no solos, and a lead
trumpet range to written F top line. With a hip
ensemble interlude, every toe will be tapping from
beat one! Includes optional wind and vibraphone
parts for expanded instrumentations.
10452106 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Treasure—arr. Paul Murtha. Set in a medium-
tempo funk style, this hit recorded by Bruno
Mars continues his trend of catchy tunes with
an old school R&B sound. It's a great pop tune
beautifully adapted by Paul Murtha in this version
for younger jazz groups.
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l Use Me—Bill Withers/arr. Rick Stitzel. Featured
on the TV series "The Voice" performed by Ray
Boudreaux, this hit from the 1970s is typical of
the infectious bluesy style of composer/singer Bill
Withers. Here's a funky chart for younger players,
and soloing couldn't be easier on the two-chord
vamp. This one includes suggested solos and
scale/chord sheets in all keys. Smart and stylish!
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H Vehicle—James Peterik/arr. Ralph Ford. Here's
a powerhouse arrangement of this rock classic
that will motivate your students and excite your
audiences. It's got plenty of solid full-band writing
as well as sectional solis and trades. Trombone
1 is featured for a chorus with a written-out solo
and a brief cadenza, and the lead trumpet range
is up to an optional written A. This is a must-have
rock chart that is highly recommended!
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n Walk the Dinosaur—arr. John Wasson. This
catchy funk tune was recorded by Was (Not Was)
in 1987, but more recently popularized in pop
culture including the movies "Ice Age: Dawn of
the Dinosaurs," "The Flintstones," and "Super
Mario Bros." This funky version shows why some
tunes just never go out of style. Included is a
suggested solo for tenor sax and the signature
chant "boom, boom, ack-a lack-a lack-a boom."
Pure fun!
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4 What Is Hip?—arr. Victor Lopez. If you are
looking for an easy, yet hip chart, this is it! A funky
Tower of Power hit, this chart is accessible at 166
bpm with no solos and a trumpet 1 range to F
top line. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Fun to play!
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H Blackbird—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Perhaps one of the Beatles' lesser
known tunes, Blackbird remains one of their most
creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro's smooth
setting uses a blend of light funk along with a brief
samba section to create a truly outstanding effect.
The theme is stated simply in the beginning by
trumpet, followed by an array of orchestrational
textures and harmonies. Highly recommended!
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H Blues Brothers Revue—arr. Roger Holmes.
Fun and exciting, this rousing production number
features those rompin' tunes made famous by the
Blues Brothers! A great way to provide something
a little different at your next jazz concert, this
invigorating medley includes Everybody Needs
Somebody to Love, Soul Man, Soul Finger, and
I Can't Turn You Loose. Yep, they're all there..
count 'em! Highly recommended!
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4 Boogie on Reggae Woman—Stevie Wonder/
arr. Mike Tomaro. The heavy influence that
Stevie Wonder had on funk and jazz is clearly
evident in this hit from 1974. Made even funkier
in this version for big band with a tempo slightly
slower than the original, the authentic flavor still
shines through. Written-out bass lines and piano
voicings are included in this great arrangement!
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n Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough—Michael
Jackson/arr. Dallas Burke. This funky hit from
Michael Jackson's Off the Wall album translates
into a groovin' jazz chart everyone will enjoy.
With lots of tasty licks for the winds and very
playable grooves for the rhythm section, this
chart is a winner!
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n Family Guy (Theme)—Walter Murphy/arr.
Roger Holmes. From the brash, irreverent and
wildly popular television series Family Guy,
comes this supercharged, big band style theme
that swings hard! The tempo is medium, the style
is swing and it features an alto sax solo and hot
ensemble hits!
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H Get It On—Bill Chase/arr. Victor Lopez. This
chart is exciting jazz-rock...pure and simple! From
the jazz-rock group Chase, it features the trumpet
section and has written solos for tenor sax,
trumpet and trombone. The lead trumpet range
is to written Bb above the staff. There's also a
cool cascading chorale section. Optional parts are
included for flute, horn in F, baritone/tenor sax and
tuba. Hit it hard and keep the energy pumping!
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4 Happy (from "Despicable Me 2")—Pharrell
Williams/arr. Mike Tomaro. Mike Tomaro makes
sure that every section gets into the act in this
uplifting chart on the megahit by Pharrell Williams.
The breakdown section features clapping by the
band members while the trombones carry the
lead. The solo section is open for anybody who
happens to be in a happy mood and wants to show
it! Suggested solos are included along with chord/
scale sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
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4 Hard to Handle—arr. John Wasson. Originally
recorded by Otis Redding in 1968, this hard-
driving R&B classic has become a mainstay of
pop culture covered by a wide range of artists
including The Black Crowes, King Floyd, and
The Grateful Dead. John Wasson's updated
version features the signature horn licks,
powerful scoring, and a solo for tenor sax. A
suggested solo is included along with chord/
scale sheets in all keys.
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Hey Pachuco!—arr. Shane Porter. Your students
and audiences will love this burning swing tune
made famous by Royal Crown Revue. The groove
is set up with a drum solo laying down a Sing,
Sing, Sing Krupa feel before the band enters. A
trumpet with plunger solo leads into a sax soli
section. Next, the trumpet section is featured on a
soli section before a half-time feel gives the brass a
chance to shine. Returning to the original groove, a
written solo for tenor sax heightens the excitement.
Finally, there's an open drum solo before the band
enters and takes it on home. Pure excitement!
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n Higher Ground—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike
Tomaro. From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed 1973
album Innervisions, this infectious funk tune has
been covered by a variety of artists over the years
and found its way into several movies. With a
distinctive rock shuffle groove and memorable
riffs, Mike Tomaro has transformed this into a
sizzling version for jazz ensemble.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n I Wanna Be Like You—Sherman & 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!
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n I Wish—Stevie 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!
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H In the Stone—arr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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!
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4 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!
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