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n I Can't Stop Loving Youarr. Quincy Jones.
Every jazz fan knows it, loves it and has wished it
was in print! And now, this quintessential big-band
arrangement is finally available! As recorded by the
Count Basie Orchestra on their album This Time
by Basie: Hits of the 50s & 60s, Quincy Jones'
arrangement of I Can't Stop Loving You will bring
your audiences to their feet. Beginning with the
Count's rubato piano tremolo, this laid-back shuffle
chart features in-your-face ensemble writing at its
finest. There is short, written-out solo space for
trombone and piano, but mostly this chart simply
swings its tail off with the entire ensemble from
beginning to end! Never has a sad song sounded
so happy! Very highly recommended!
10368505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 55.00
n 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 . . . . . . . M 50.00
H I Just Can't Wait to Be KingElton John/arr.
Gordon Goodwin. From the Disney movie "The Lion
King," Gordon Goodwin has crafted a hot jazz shuffle
that goes and then goes even more! A showcase for
alto and trumpet with a unison melody line and solo
space for each player, it includes plenty of energy,
zip, attitude and a hot shout chorus section. This
chart roars! Highly recommended!
10012009 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 70.00
n I Left My Heart in San Franciscoarr. Quincy
Jones. Quincy Jones wrote some incredible
arrangements on very popular tunes for the Count
Basie Orchestra. As recorded on This Time By
Basie, Quincy's arrangement of I Left My Heart in
San Francisco features great interplay between the
ensemble playing the melody, and the piano with
written solo fills. With a tempo around 108 bpm,
and a relaxed swing feel, there's also short solo
space for tenor saxophone, and the ranges are very
moderate. This chart is playable by a lot of bands.
It's a true classic! Highly recommended!
10368506 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
n I Wanna Be Like YouSherman & 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!
2433704 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
n I WishStevie 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!
2470798 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
In the Stonearr. 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 . . . . . . . M 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!
2480196 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
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!
10462702 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
Make Me SmileJames Pankow/arr. John
Wasson. One of the first tunes to put the group
Chicago on the map was this early rocker from
1970. John Wasson stays true to the original in this
outstanding version for jazz ensemble that features
solos for alto sax, guitar, and all the signature horn
licks. Suggested solos are included along with
chord/scale sheets in all keys.
10297505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
n Norwegian WoodLennon & McCartney/arr. Bill
Holman. Buddy Rich's band recorded this Beatles
tune, and it is one of Holman's best-known charts.
Treated as a jazz waltz, full of excitement and
energy, it features solos for alto sax and trombone.
Lots of raw power and blistering figures make this
the ideal concert opener or closer!
2471103 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 60.00
H Over the RainbowHarold Arlen/arr. Alan
Baylock. Do you have two trumpet players to
showcase? Here is a ballad everybody knows,
scored as a trumpet duet feature. Everything is
written, no improvised solos, the lead trumpet
range is to C above the staff and the second part
is to written A. Lyrical and melodic, this chart is
a sure-fire crowd pleaser impeccably arranged by
Alan Baylock! Optional expanded instrumentation.
10093177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
4 OverjoyedStevie Wonder/arr. Mark Taylor. This
wonderful and classic ballad recorded by Stevie
Wonder is set here as a solo feature for tenor
saxophone. Beautifully accompanied by piano only
in the beginning, a mellow accompaniment follows
with flugelhorns and trombones in bucket mutes as
a medium tempo bossa nova style settles in.
10617882 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
n Pick Up the Piecesarr. Mark Taylor. An ultra-
funky and ultra-cool chart from the 70's group
Average White Band. The classic "horn band" style
showcases hot licks and a tight rhythmic groove.
2385359 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
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Pick Up the Piecesarr. Victor Lopez. It's funk/
rock... you know it, you love it! The tune is infectious,
the arrangement is right on target with no individual
solos but plenty of section and ensemble work. The
sax soli is crazy hot and the lead trumpet range is
to written A above the staff. Lots of unison lines,
some fun bari sax licks and a very hip stop-time
interlude that really cooks. This arrangement really
works for this tune! Consider this chart a winner!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10068806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
n The Pink PantherHenry Mancini/arr. Mike
Tomaro. Inspired by the version of The Pink
Panther recorded by Bobby McFerrin, Mike Tomaro
breathes exciting new life into this Mancini favorite.
Combining a unique shuffle funk groove with
creative orchestrations and the signature riffs from
the original, this is sure to be an effective showcase
for festivals and concerts, or any performance
occasion! Highly recommended!
10522896 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 60.00
The Pink Panther (Little Big Band)Henry
Mancini/arr. Mike Tomaro. This timeless Mancini
classic gets a makeover inspired by the version
recorded by Bobby McFerrin. The groove is medium
swing with an occasional hint of rock thrown in. This
is a highly effective treatment for the little big band
instrumentation. Scored for 6 horns (3 saxes, 2
trumpets, 1 trombone) plus rhythm section with
optional parts included for alto sax, tenor sax and
trombone. Highly recommended!
10376190 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
l Doodlin'—Horace Silver/arr. Ernie Wilkins. Horace Silver's iconic blues
received the big-band treatment courtesy of arranger Ernie Wilkins for Dizzy
Gillespie's big band in 1956. By and large, the arrangement remains fairly close
to Silver's original intentions, especially with the melodic statements. The style
is medium, down-home swing that begins with the full ensemble and then goes
right into a trumpet solo. The Gillespie band played this with a lot of humor, so
liberties can be taken with fun, interpretive quotes of the melody, including the
baritone sax lick leading into the phrases. What a great chart to hear and play!
10607190 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 65.00
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Stablemates—Benny Golson. This big-band version of Golson's legendary
tune was written for the Dizzy Gillespie big band and used on one of their famous
State Department tours. It roars right off the top at about 190 bpm and soon
features solo trumpet with powerful band hits behind the soloist. Although written
to feature Gillespie in solo spots, it is not a trumpet feature throughout. The
trumpet solo is soon followed by a tenor solo, which in turn is followed by another
roaring full-ensemble section. The trumpet soloist is back in for a brief statement
before the finale. Exciting, powerful, and fun to hear and play, Stablemates is just
as viable today as it was in the 1950s!
10607186 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A 65.00
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Whisper Not—Benny Golson. Benny Golson's medium-slow swing chart
Whisper Not began life innocently enough as an arrangement for Dizzy Gillespie's
1956 State Department big band. Although it may not be as complicated as
some of Golson's other compositions, the disarming melody is underpinned
by some sneakily complex harmonies. The solo space is reserved for trumpet,
tenor and piano. Appropriately enough for the title, this arrangement begins at a
barely audible volume level with only occasional louder bursts until the brief shout
chorus. The famous "march time" segment occurs and the volume level tapers off
to a medium-soft level, followed by a dynamic crescendo to a dramatic ending.
10607188 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 65.00
DIZZY GILLESPIE
BIG BAND CHARTS
Here are three authentic Dizzy Gillespie
charts that were prepared from the original
parts and are not transcriptions. Better
bands will find them as exciting and fun
today as they were in the 1950s!
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Uptown Funk!—arr. Paul Murtha.
10500110 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Uptown Funk!—arr. Victor Lopez.
10513922 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10513922E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Sir Duke—Stevie Wonder/arr. Michael Mossman.
10297508 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10297508E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
September—arr. Mark Taylor.
10016127 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
The Incredibles (Medley)—
Michael Giacchino/arr. Stephen Bulla.
2480196 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Isn't She Lovely?—
Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro.
10462702 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
10462702E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Happy (from "Despicable Me 2")—
Pharrell Williams/arr. Mike Tomaro.
10461350 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
10461350E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Hey Pachuco!—arr. Shane Porter.
10050989 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Superstition—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro.
2481654 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
2481654E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Pick Up the Pieces—arr. Victor Lopez.
10068806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10068806E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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