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Jazz
Ensemble
Jazz Rock & Funk
a l l l e v e l s
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
H Aftershock!—Larry Barton. This funky rock chart
sure is easy enough...but we won't tell anyone!
It's bold and contemporary with a big sound and
huge impact, along with reasonable ranges and
technical demands. An open solo section with
written suggested solos and very easy changes
will really build confidence in improvising. And, the
most amazing thing is that such a playable chart
sounds so darn hot!
2347961 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
n 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 Attitude Adjustment—Rich Woolworth. Here's
an original funk/rock tune that delivers some
serious attitude! With a kickin' bass line doubled
in the bass trombone and bari sax, this gets funky
at the top and just never stops. The solo section,
with written or ad lib solos, moves into a swing
feel before getting back into the funk groove to
finish out the tune. Fun to hear and fun to play!
Highly recommended!
10517401 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
n Chameleon—Herbie Hancock/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Herbie Hancock's classic funk tune
is finally available for younger groups! Mike's
arrangement preserves the flavor of the original in
a playable arrangement that your students are sure
to "get into."
2123396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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
n 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
New in the Teaching Music Series!
Teaching Music Through Performance in Jazz
for Beginning Ensembles
Richard Miles. For the first time, this volume from the acclaimed Teaching Music series is
available for directors of beginning jazz ensembles. This edition pairs practical perspectives from
world-class jazz educators and performers, who specialize in working with
beginning ensembles, together with Teacher Resource Guides for more
than 60 of the best jazz charts published for beginning ensembles. As in
the other volumes, each resource guide includes background information
on both the composer and the history of each chart, technical and stylistic
considerations, a discussion of the musical elements, and measure-
by-measure rehearsal suggestions for the best repertoire tailored for
beginning jazz bands. Teaching Music Through Performance in Jazz for
Beginning Ensembles is a truly significant resource for jazz educators and
their students, and an invaluable contribution to the field of jazz education!
Contributors: Ronald Carter, Roosevelt Griffin, Ben Huntoon, Brian Logan,
Rob Parton, Willis Rapp, and Dean Sorenson.
10563813 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
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