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H Green Onions—Booker T. Jones/arr. Roger
Holmes. Your students will feel so cool playing
this one! It's the slow-cooking, minor-key rock-
shuffle tune that became a trademark for Booker
T. & the M.G.'s. Although the written-out solos are
scored for alto or tenor and trumpet, the chord
changes are so easy that anyone could solo on
them. This will be a guaranteed favorite with your
band! Highly recommended!
2472906 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Happy (from "Despicable Me 2")—Pharrell
Williams/arr. John Berry. Here's an easy yet
great-sounding chart on the hit song from
"Despicable Me 2" by Pharrell Williams that just
never seems to get old! The melody is skillfully
bounced from section to section, and there are
no solos required. Playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations, this will be a real
favorite. Highly recommended!
10461390 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Hello—arr. Rick Stitzel. Adele's megahit ballad
adapts nicely for young players in this well-
paced arrangement by Rick Stitzel. A solo alto
sax starts things out, then the melody is passed
to the trombones, and then the full band settles
into a beautiful rock ballad. This blockbuster
hit is very effective and provides a beautiful
change of pace for any performance by aspiring
jazz musicians. It's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations and is
highly recommended!
10617912 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Hip Hug Her—arr. Rick Stitzel. This tune is an
excellent example of classic R&B funk from the
influential '60s band Booker T. & the MGs. With
its infectious style and riff-based melodies, this
tune never grows old. The solo section in this
easy chart can be played by a trumpet soloist
or the entire trumpet section. It's playable with
optional reduced or augmented instrumentations,
and includes written-out bass lines and piano
voicings. Pure fun for young jazz bands and their
audiences! Highly recommended!
10759354 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Hit the Road Jack—Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike
Lewis. Ray Charles made it famous, now you can
play it with your young jazz ensemble. There are
no individual solos, just solid ensemble all the
way with some unison sax solis with optional lip
bends to give the chart a bluesy sound. Trumpet
1 range is to written E top space and the rhythms
are easy throughout. This will be easy to rehearse
and sound great... plus it's a great tune! Highly
recommended! Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 I Heard It Through the Grapevine—arr.
Paul Murtha. This familiar Motown hit features
an unmistakable style and sound that has
remained popular for five decades! Recorded
by a number of artists, the version by Marvin
Gaye is considered an R&B classic. Featuring a
haunting melody, this appealing version for jazz
ensemble features every section of the band
as well as a brief written or improvised solo for
alto sax. Additional offerings include chord/scale
sheets in all keys and fully notated bass lines and
piano voicings. Plus, it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly
recommended!
10681399 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Imagine—John Lennon/arr. John Berry. Since
its release in 1971, John Lennon's poignant and
sensitive song remains relevant and popular
today. John Berry's arrangement for younger
players is in the style of a rock ballad with a
contemporary feel, and skillfully passes the
melody from section to section, and has a soulful
appeal. Requiring no solos, it's also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Very nice, indeed!
10490301 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H The Incredibles (Medley)—Michael Giacchino/
arr. Paul Murtha. Here are the main themes from
this highly successful animated movie arranged
for younger jazz bands! With its unique mix of
spy/adventure music reminiscent of the '60s
and with a touch of cool jazz, it's perfect for jazz
ensembles. This one is sure to be a hit with your
players and add something different to your next
performance!
10005189 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n La Negra Tiene Tumbao—arr. Victor Lopez.
This hot salsa tune took Cuban-born artist Celia
Cruz all the way to the top of the Latin Grammy
Awards! Celia, or "the Queen of Salsa" as she's
also known, made the song famous, and Victor
Lopez put it right in the pocket for younger bands.
A strong rhythmic drive, easy ranges and catchy
themes add up to real Latin magic!
2474214 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Learn to Fly—arr. John Berry. This rocker
recorded by the Foo Fighters has remained
a favorite ever since its release in 1999. John
Berry expertly trades the melody around from
section to section in this great-sounding chart
for young players that requires no solos. Also,
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10617920 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Livin' on a Prayer—Bon Jovi/arr. Paul Murtha.
One of the pivotal rock bands of the 1980s, Bon
Jovi produced a string of chart-topping and high
energy hits. This is one of their best in a driving
arrangement for beginning players that's sure to
be a hit with your jazz band and its audiences.
Scored for full jazz ensemble, but playable with
as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and
rhythm. Also included are optional parts for
flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and tuba. This is an
accessible and powerful arrangement of this Bon
Jovi signature tune!
10052913 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez.
Van Morrison's hit is a natural for jazz ensemble.
Now for bands at the easy level, this minor-
key swinger is incredibly hip! The captivating
melody moves through the sections of the band,
sometimes in unison, sometimes in harmony,
and the solo section is written for all the wind
players, so you can have anyone or everyone play
the written or ad lib solo. This tune is a perennial
favorite with jazz lovers!
2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Moves Like Jagger—arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by Maroon 5 with Christina Aguilera,
this infectious dance tune is popular on the
airwaves as well as in television commercials. With
catchy riffs and a driving rock style, Paul Murtha's
chart is skillfully scored to give everyone a taste
of the melody. An optional, flexible solo section
is included. Additional features include suggested
solos, chord/scale sheets in all keys, and options
for reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly
recommended!
10343806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H My Favorite Things (from "The Sound of
Music")—Richard Rodgers/arr. Paul Murtha.
Equally at home on holiday concerts or any
performance, this popular tune from "The Sound
of Music" is arranged here as a jazz waltz. It
features a relaxed, easy-flowing swing style, a
melody that is passed from section to section,
and short written or ad lib solos for trumpet
and tenor sax. Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10072787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Over the Rainbow—Harold Arlen/arr. Paul
Cook. This is simply a beautiful number for young
jazz bands! Rich and slow, it's easy to play and
sounds delightful. Paul Cook's arrangement is
great for developing phrasing and style, and he
even includes a solo verse for the piano (written
out, of course).
2423192 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H Oye Como Va—Tito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha.
This arrangement of Tito Puente's Latin-rock
classic is an absolute "must" for young jazzers!
Made famous by Santana, and loaded with Latin-
American spirit, this chart is perfect for teaching
Latin style, while the simple chord structure takes
the mystery out of improvising. It's hot!
2471441 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Peter Gunn—Henry Mancini/arr. Paul Murtha.
One of the classic TV themes of all time! Paul
Murtha's authentic sounding arrangement for
young players includes a short, written solo
for alto sax along with all the familiar ensemble
passages. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. You can't go wrong
with this one! Highly recommended!
10297522 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Paul
Murtha. Instantly recognizable by all, here is one
of the all-time great movie themes in a masterful
arrangement for younger players. Paul Murtha
does a great job of capturing the authentic sound
of Mancini's classic from the familiar bass line,
smooth tutti passages, and solo section for tenor
sax or trumpet. It doesn't get any better than this!
Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all
keys are included. Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Includes CD.
10188519 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Play that Funky Music—Robert Parissi/arr.
Mike Story. Yes, your young band can get funky-
but only arranger Mike Story can take a pop tune
like Play That Funky Music and make it come alive
for the young jazz ensemble. Simple rhythms,
effective and colorful harmonies, and easy
written solos for trumpet and trombone are only
a few highlights. Easy to assemble and great fun!
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentation.
10071748 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Seven Nation Army—Jack White/arr. Paul
Murtha. Featuring one of the most powerful riffs
of the rock era, this hit recorded by The White
Stripes in 2003 is arranged here in a hard-hitting
version for younger players. No solos are required
and the melody is skillfully passed around from
section to section. Fully-notated bass lines and
piano voicings are included, and it's playable with
optional reduced or augmented instrumentations.
Lots of fun and highly recommended!
10775172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Shut Up and Dance—arr. John Berry. Recorded
by the American alternative rock band Walk the
Moon, this contemporary rock hit features a
driving pulse and catchy melodic lines. With the
melody traded between the saxes and trumpets,
this accessible chart also features plenty of solid,
full-ensemble scoring. No solos are required, and
a full band statement rounds out this infectious
and instantly recognizable song. Playable with
optional expanded or reduced instrumentations,
this one will make a big splash with audiences
and students! Highly recommended!
10556784 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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