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Jazz/Rock & Funk easy / medium-easy
n 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
H Watermelon ManHerbie Hancock/arr. Chris
Sharp. This accessible chart on Herbie Hancock's
funk/rock classic is everything you would want
it to be... playable, infectious and in the groove!
There's a written or improvised solo for trumpet
with easy changes as well as great ensemble
passages. Timeless and cool, this tune never
gets old! Highly recommended!
10050987 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Who Are You?Peter Townshend/arr. Mike
Story. Who Are You is a terrific rock classic by The
Who that will have audiences singing along. This
chart has solos for drum set and piano (or guitar),
and the trumpet 1 range is to written F, top line.
Additional features include well-notated rhythm
section parts, easy ensemble rhythms throughout,
and optional flute, clarinet, vibes, horn in F, baritone
horn, and tuba parts to expand your jazz band's
instrumentation. At a vibrant tempo of 142 bpm,
this chart will provide effective programming for any
performance. Also playable with optional reduced
instrumentation. Rock on!
10424929 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
You're Still a Young Manarr. 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
Jazz/Rock & Funk
Medium-Easy
n 1.21 GigawattsRich Woolworth. This high
energy, up-tempo jazz/rock original has plenty of
space for your drummer to "get his fill." It's also
a great vehicle for your soloists to jam over a fast-
paced rocker!
10094905 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
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Act Your AgeGordon 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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
AfricaPaich & 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
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 . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
All About That Bassarr. 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
n Area 51Larry Barton. A biting rock groove
highlights this high-energy chart for mid-level
bands! Everything about this chart is really
playable, from ranges to rhythms, so your band will
be performance-ready in no time at all. Includes an
open solo section over easy rock chords, which is
a great way to let everybody stretch out with a little
improv work.
2419828 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
n BackatownTroy 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
Backrow PoliticsGordon Goodwin/arr. Peter
Blair. Peter Blair has adapted this chart for young
players from Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band
chart and it sizzles, yet is accessible! A trumpet
section feature with a straight-eighth groove,
there are available written trumpet solos for all
four parts and the 1st trumpet range is to written
G on top of the staff. Optional parts are included
for expanded instrumentation. An exciting chart
for sure! Highly recommended!
10355570 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Bari, Bari Good!Andy Clark. Here's a super
chart to feature the sax player who hardly ever
gets the "good" parts! Your bari sax player will love
getting some air time in this gospel-rock chart! It
includes an open solo section for the bari sax, or
any other soloist of your choice. It's a very appealing
tune with a big solid sound.
2468254 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Bari-ed Alive!Erik Sherburne. Here's a straight-
ahead, rockin' bari sax solo feature set at 156 bpm.
The ensemble has a lot of exposure and the writing
has a ton of style. The changes are a variation on the
blues form with a little bit of mixed modes to give it
just the right feel to suit the title. The solo is entirely
written, with some optional sections for improvising.
Your brass can bop and dance in the background
with their subtle hits that set up the melody, making
for an entertaining performance to win over your
audiences. If you haven't had a bari sax feature for a
while, then this one will be a great choice!
10607066 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Beat ItMichael 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
The Best of Sly & The Family Stonearr. John
Wasson. Sly and the Family Stone was a pivotal
funk band of the late 1960s pioneering a fusion of
funk, rock and soul. Who can forget their landmark
performance at Woodstock in 1969? This exciting
medley of hits includes Dance to the Music, I Want
to Take You Higher, Sing a Simple Song, and Thank
You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again).
10343802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
n BirdlandJosef 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
4 Birdland (Little Big Band)Josef Zawinul/
arr. Rick Stitzel. Joe Zawinul and Weather Report
turned the jazz world on its ear with this iconic
fusion composition from their 1977 album Heavy
Weather. Arranged here for six horns and rhythm
section, this version retains all the drive and
uplifting energy of the original. Instrumentation: six
horns (ATB saxes, two trumpets, one trombone)
plus four rhythm with optional additional parts
for alto, tenor and trombone. Perfect for smaller
programs, or additional ensemble opportunities!
10617894 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
More than a small group collection!
JAZZ COMBO PLUS
Ryan Fraley. Jazz Combo Plus
is an innovative, performance-
ready collection featuring six
original charts for small jazz
groups. Additional features include
flexible instrumentation with
three parts in each wind book,
free online play-along tracks for
every part, improvisation clinics,
and transcribed solos. The
demonstration solos are provided
by amazing guest musicians
and are transcribed in actual
note-for-note versions as well
as easier versions. Additional
instructional content is provided
in each book. This collection does
more than provide interesting and
solid performance repertoire for
intermediate groups in a variety of
styles, it also gives students and
directors clear and substantial
resources for learning and teaching
all aspects of the jazz genre.
10556510 Instrs. in C Treble M 12.95
10556511 Bb Instruments . . M 12.95
10556512 Eb Instruments. . . M 12.95
10556513 F Instruments . . . . M 12.95
10556514 Bass Clef
Instruments . . . . . M 12.95
10556515 Guitar/Vibes . . . . . . M 8.95
10556516 Piano . . . . . . . . . . . M 8.95
10556517 Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . M 8.95
10556518 Drum Set . . . . . . . . M 8.95
10556519 Score . . . . . . . . . . M 18.95
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