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n All My Loving—Lennon & McCartney/arr.
Rick Stitzel. One of the iconic early hits by
the Beatles, this catchy tune features an
immediately recognizable melody and a driving
swing/shuffle style. Included in this version
for young players is the famous guitar break
adapted for saxophone solo or soli. It's also
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10461396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Any Way You Want It—arr. Paul Murtha.
Journey made this a hit in 1980 and the cast of
Glee did it again in 2010. This solid chart is built
on a driving eighth-note pulse and requires no
solos. Sure to sound great with limited rehearsal
time, it is also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Solid!
10297526 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Apache—Jerry Lordan/arr. John Berry. Originally
recorded in 1961 by Jorgen Ingmann, but better
known for the 1981 recording by The Sugarhill
Gang, this funky hit remains a favorite. Feature
your drummer or an additional percussionist
(bongos, congas, or timbales) on this solid chart
scored for young jazz bands. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations,
it's highly recommended!
10297524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Crazy Train—arr. Paul Murtha. Ozzy Osbourne's
biggest hit makes a hard-hitting rock chart for
beginning jazz groups. Written in a moderate
tempo and with plenty of tutti scoring, this one is
a solid choice for your young players. Arranged
for full jazz ensemble, it's also playable with as
few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano,
bass and drums.
10023037 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Dance to the Music—Sylvester Stewart/arr.
Paul Murtha. This infectious pop and funk hit
from 1968 was originally recorded by Sly and the
Family Stone. Paul Murtha's version for young
players features a fun groove and active parts
in all sections. The solo section can be opened
up, however, sample solos are provided for alto
sax, trumpet, and trombone along with chord/
scale sheets in all keys. Also, it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
An entertaining blast from the past!
10842295 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing—Stevie
Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha. This Stevie Wonder
hit from the 1970s features a distinctive Latin/
rock groove along with a memorable theme. Paul
Murtha does a great job of capturing the flavor of
the original in this easy version for younger jazz
bands. The tempo is moderate and there is plenty
of tutti ensemble playing, plus a short written or
improvised solo for trumpet. Playable by optional
reduced or augmented instrumentations, it
also includes fully-notated bass lines and piano
voicings. No worries!
10759356 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Earth, Wind & Fire Dance Mix—arr. Paul
Murtha. Featuring the classic dance tunes Let's
Groove, Boogie Wonderland and Sing A Song,
here's a fun medley of hits from Earth, Wind &
Fire. The infectious groove and signature horn
licks make this a great choice for young players!
Arranged for full jazz ensemble, it's also playable
by 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, piano, bass
and drums.
10023033 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Evil Ways—arr. Rick Stitzel. Originally recorded
in 1969, this iconic Latin rock tune composed
by Sonny Henry helped boost the success of
Santana and has remained a familiar classic
ever since. This solid arrangement for younger
players passes the melody around from the
brass to the saxes, and includes short written
or improvised solos for tenor sax and trumpet.
Chord/scale sheets in all keys as well as written-
out bass lines and piano voicings are included.
This dynamic chart is also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly
recommended!
10667350 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Family Guy Theme—Walter Murphy/arr. Rick
Stitzel. The theme song for this popular TV series
is already set in a swingin' big band style at a
medium tempo. Arranged here for young players,
it features the melody traded between the saxes,
trumpets and trombones and short solos for
trumpet and alto. Suggested solos are included.
Highly recommended!
10005187 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Feeling Good—Bricusse & Newley/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Popular again thanks to the recent
recording by Michael Buble, this hit was originally
from the Broadway musical "The Roar of the
Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd." This bluesy
arrangement requires no solos, but gives each
section of the ensemble a chance to be featured.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n The Girl from Ipanema—Antonio Carlos
Jobim/arr. John Berry. This is probably the best
known bossa nova ever written! John Berry's
easy version includes short written or ad lib solos
for alto or tenor and trumpet. A nice way to
remember the great Stan Getz!
2266971 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Michael Sweeney. Here's an excellent, easy version of
Josef Zawinul's great jazz tune! Solid writing all the way and no solos required.
2230910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney. Everyone will recognize this Duke
Ellington classic! It was one of the featured works in the 2014 movie "Whiplash" and uses
interesting textures and alternates between a Latin groove and swing. This is a very effective
production number with limited technical demands for young players.
2307627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Jordu—Duke Jordon/arr. Mike Story. This chart is a nice way to feature young soloists
on a jazz classic. It has been played by all the greats, but this arrangement is very accessible
and swingin' with a cool melodic line. The tempo is 138 bpm and brief written-out solos
are provided for piano, trumpet, trombone, and tenor sax. Optional parts include flute,
clarinet, vibraphone, F horn, baritone horn, and tuba, or it's playable with optional reduced
instrumentation. Accessible, yet sophisticated, this one is highly recommended!
10593747 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Take the 'A' Train—Billy Strayhorn/arr. Vince Gassi. This chart swings all the way and
is very playable by a young jazz ensemble. Arranger Vince Gassi offers a fresh take on this
classic, yet captures the essence of this well-known Strayhorn composition made famous by
Ellington. It's scored exactly right for younger players... not too difficult but with fun-to-play
parts. With brief written solos for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet, and easy ranges, it also has
plenty of dynamics to teach. A superb chart you will play for years to come! Optional reduced
or expanded instrumentation.
10066743 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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
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