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H 25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by the group Chicago, this signature
hit has gone on to become a rock classic. Paul
Murtha's easy arrangement is playable with very
limited rehearsal time, but still has an authentic
and hard-driving feel. Included are optional solos
or solis for any sax and any brass instrument.
Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all
keys are included. Playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations, it also includes a
CD. Highly recommended!
10188529 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Ain't No Mountain High Enough—arr. John
Berry. Recorded by such greats as Marvin Gaye,
Diana Ross and most recently Michael McDonald,
this rockin' Motown classic will sound great with
your beginning players. Easy to learn and fun to
play, it's arranged for full jazz ensemble, but can
be played with as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone and rhythm section and also includes
optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, French horn
and tuba.
10061496 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Counting Stars—arr. John Berry. Recorded by
American rock band OneRepublic, this popular
hard-driving hit is establishing a solid place in
today's culture. With its driving pulse and eighth-
note based rhythms, Counting Stars adapts nicely
here for young jazz bands. The entire ensemble is
featured as well as individual sections in this very
easy arrangement. It's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10523766 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Cupid Shuffle—arr. Rick Stitzel. Here's the hot
dance hit recorded by Cupid in a hard-hitting,
yet easy to play version for young players! The
melody is cleverly traded between sections, and
there are no solos required. A teaching unit with
exercises for rhythm and melody is included, and
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations.
10374186 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Don't Stop Believin'—arr. John Berry. Here's
the rock classic from the group Journey, and
made famous recently in the TV series Glee,
in a terrific and easy chart that will go together
quickly. Trumpets are featured on the melody
with plenty of solid full band accompaniment.
Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10098797 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Enter Sandman—arr. Paul Murtha. Let your
beginning players really rock out to the sounds
of Metallica with this hard-hitting chart for
young jazz ensembles. The syncopations are
handled in a repetitive manner, allowing for easy
teaching but still an authentic sound. No solos
are required, and it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10297532 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Final Countdown—Joey Tempest/arr. John
Berry. Over the years this 1986 hit from the group
Europe has become a popular rock classic.
Trumpets are featured on the signature opening
riff and the saxes carry the main melody in
this powerful chart for beginning jazz bands.
A teaching unit with exercise for melody, rhythm
and improvisation when applicable is included.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this is sure to become an
instant favorite!
10343814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Green Onions—Booker T. Jones/arr. Paul
Murtha. Few purely instrumental tunes ever reach
the level of popularity achieved by this familiar
'60s hit by Booker T. & the M.G.'s. Often used
in TV and film, this infectious tune has a bluesy
groove that's unmistakable and still hip after
all these years. Play it with full jazz ensemble
instrumentation, or with as few as 3 saxes, 2
trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm; or add the
optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and
tuba. Highly recommended!
10041757 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 HandClap—Fitz and the Tantrums/arr. Paul
Murtha. Recorded by Fitz and the Tantrums, this
catchy tune often shows up in pop culture and
on the airwaves in addition to the pop charts.
This very easy ensemble-based arrangement
will be instantly recognizable and requires no
solos. Plus, it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations and includes written-
out bass lines and piano voicings. Fun for all and
highly recommended!
10759360 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle Book")—arr. Paul Murtha. Ever since The
Bare Necessities was first introduced in the classic movie "The Jungle Book," this catchy tune
has remained a familiar favorite. Featured again in the 2016 movie, here is an easy arrange-
ment that will make young jazz bands sound terrific. Parents, players and audiences will enjoy
this swinging favorite designed especially for young jazz musicians! Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Billie Jean—Michael Jackson/arr. John Berry. The song that launched Michael Jack-
son's famous "moonwalk" was also one of the top-selling singles of the year in 1983. This
chart features the signature bass line and catchy melodies and is a great-sounding chart for
young ensembles or bands with limited rehearsal time. The iconic melody is traded around
between the saxes and brass. There are no solos, it's playable with optional reduced or ex-
panded instrumentations, and written out bass lines and piano voicings are included. Classic
rock at its best! Highly recommended!
10667352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel. Whether you know this one as C-Jam
Blues or Duke's Place, you sure will recognize all the great Ellington writing! Even the most
inexperienced bands can do a fine performance on this jazz classic. The suggested solos
are included in the parts for the entire section, so you can make it a soli feature if you prefer.
There's a marvelous ensemble tutti section that starts softly then builds to the end.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Come Fly with Me—Jimmy Van Heusen/arr. Rick Stitzel. Written by Jimmy Van Heu-
sen and Sammy Cahn for the title track of Frank Sinatra's 1958 album, this tune epitomizes
the cool sounds of the swing era. Here's a smartly scored version for young jazz ensembles
with modest ranges, but with authentic style. Included is plenty of tutti ensemble playing along
with short solos (or solis) for any sax or trumpet. A great way to teach swing, it's also playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Included are suggested solos and scale/
chord sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
10297530 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/arr. Rick Stitzel. Giving your beginning
band great tunes like this to play will turn them on to jazz forever! You just can't beat the
appeal of the tune Louis Armstrong made so famous, and it's surely stood the test of time.
This very playable version is nicely scored where each section gets a piece of the melody.
Very highly recommended!
2470819 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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