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Jazz Rock & Funk
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 . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
The Blues Brothers Rockin' Soul Revue—
arr. Paul Murtha. No one brought musical energy
and excitement to the stage, TV and film like the
Blues Brothers! Here's a concise and accessible
medley of their biggest hits, including I Can't Turn
You Loose, Soul Man and Gimme Some Lovin.'
This one is fun, rocks hard, and is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations!
10522948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
4 Buckjump—Andrews & Ballard/arr. John Wass-
on. Recorded by Trombone Shorty on his 2011
album For True and featuring the Rebirth Brass
Band and 5th Ward Weebie, this hot tune has a
funky New Orleans style groove with a moderate
tempo and catchy riffs. The trombones get the
spotlight to start with, followed by tight ensemble
playing and later space for an improvised
or written trombone solo. This chart is cool,
confident and colorful! Highly recommended!
10556780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
l Can't Stop the Feeling—arr. John Wasson.
Topping the charts as well as being featured
in the movie "Trolls," this hit song from Justin
Timberlake features a catchy hook along with
an energetic rock style. Here is a great-sounding
chart for developing players!
10667340 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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
H 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
H The Chicken—Alfred James Ellis/arr. Kris
Berg. If you've got a strong bassist, this is your
showstopper! This chart, made famous by bass
virtuoso Jaco Pastorius, gets kicking with a killer
gospel chorale, but is soon interrupted by one
of the funkiest bass lines ever played! Soon the
entire band is in on it with a Tower of Power-style
sound that is sure to impress everyone listening!
2467934 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
4 Cissy Strut—arr. Rick Stitzel. Originally recorded
by The Meters in 1969, Cissy Strut has since
become a model for playing funk as recorded
by both jazz and rock artists. The signature bass
line is played by trombones, tenors and baritone
sax, and the entire band joins in with catchy riffs.
There are short solo breaks for the bass and
drums, along with solo or soli spots for saxes and
trumpets. The solos are suggested or improvised,
or played as written by the individual sections.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this chart on Cissy Strut will
become one of your new favorites!
10625171 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
4 Contents Under Pressure—Vince Gassi.
Here's a funky rock chart for young jazz bands,
played at about 120 bpm. A written solo for tenor
sax, accessible brass ranges, a catchy melody,
and clear articulations are additional features. The
easy stop-time section after the solo is especially
effective and offers opportunities for some easy
drum fills. All this, plus it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Get your
funk on!
10593751 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 42.00
H Drama for Your Mama—Victor Lopez. This
fun rock chart for beginners has all the right
stuff... easy rhythms and ranges, and a solo
section that's completely notated for all the
winds. The solos can also be played as unisons
in any combination of instruments or sections.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, it's easy to put together, very
effective and has great appeal for the young
player.Highly recommended!
10028048 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
l Free Ride—arr. John Wasson. Recorded by the
Edgar Winter Group in 1973, this driving rock tune
has a powerful contemporary edge that remains
popular today. This terrific chart is propelled by a
driving pulse and the signature melodies and riffs
from the original. Highly recommended!
10667342 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
4 Funk Tank—Lars Halle. In the spirit of Frank
Mantooth and Ashley Alexander, this funk chart
provides each section of the band with exciting
and distinctive roles that come together and meld
into a funky, backbeat groove with a nod to the
jazz/rock fusion era. The feel is half-time, funk/hip-
hop with swing eighth notes, it has a great melody
that cooks within every section, and includes nice
contrast with a trumpet soli before returning to the
melody. Written for advancing groups, it includes
a written or improvised alto saxophone solo, an
optional vibes part, and a guitar chord chart. Pure
fun and excitement!
10568022 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 52.00
4 Groove Merchant—Jerome Richardson/arr.
Rich Sigler. Made famous by the Thad Jones/Mel
Lewis band, this accessible version has a gospel
rock groove that fits perfectly. Played at about
132 bpm with straight eighths, this chart is packed
with goodies like written-out solos for trombone
and trumpet, a lead trumpet range to written G
on top of the staff, a few clever modulations,
and a great development section. Toss in the
optional parts to include vibes and you have a
fine chart. Groove Merchant is very effective at
any performance and is highly recommended!
10593765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
4 Humanism—Jonathan Batiste/arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by jazz artist Jon Batiste and his group
Stay Human as the theme song for The Late Show
with Stephen Colbert, this energetic tune features
an appealing jazz/rock flare. The saxes take the
lead in the beginning supported by funky riffs from
the entire ensemble. Solos are available for any
combination of alto sax, trumpet, or trombone.
Suggested solos and chord/scale sheets in all
keys are included. A step above the rest!
10556778 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Hurricane Season—Troy Andrews/arr. John
Wasson. From the Trombone Shorty CD
Backatown, this tune features the powerful
underlying pulse of a New Orleans second line
feel along with elements of contemporary rock.
There's written or improvised solo space for
trumpet. In this exciting chart, the ensemble
alternately screams with the full band riffs,
then settles into a simmering rhythmic groove.
Also included are written bass lines and piano
voicings. A real treat to perform and hear!
10490297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
4 I Love Lucy—arr. Paul Baker. Check out this
hip-hop setting by Paul Baker on the famous TV
theme. Unique, but very appealing, it's loaded
with wonderful writing, great development,
written or improvised solos for trumpet, tenor sax,
and drums, a hip sax soli, and the lead trumpet
range is only to written G on top of the staff. This
outstanding chart is also playable with optional
expanded instrumentations. This arranger does
this style extremely well and this one is no
exception. Highly recommended!
10593761 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
H I Want You Back—arr. John Wasson. The
music of The Jackson 5 remains as popular today
as ever. Here is one of their biggest hits from
the Motown era in a funky arrangement that is
skillfully scored for the entire ensemble. No solos,
just solid ensemble writing!
10297517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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