Jazz Ensemble
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Uptown Funk!
Here’s the ultimate in contemporary funk from Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars! Paul Murtha captures all the style and attitude in this hot chart for jazz ensemble. The melody is skillfully passed around from section to section, and solo options are provided for trumpet and tenor sax.SKU: HL07012499 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Use Me
Featured on the TV series The Voice performed by Ray Boudreaux, this hit from the 1970s is typical of the infectious bluesy style of composer/singer Bill Withers. Here’s a funky chart for young players, and soloing couldn’t be easier on the two-chord vamp.SKU: HL07012577 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Vehicle
A huge hit for The Ides of March back in 1970, this is a good example of an early “horn band” tune. With a driving rock pulse and the unmistakable brass riffs, this chart works great for young jazz ensembles. Includes solos for trumpet and alto sax.SKU: HL7011889 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Viva La Vida
Recorded by Coldplay in 2008, Viva La Vida has shown it has staying power with its strong rhythmic base and catchy melodies. This easy arrangement will sound great with limited rehearsal time.Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums; includes optional parts for flute, clarinet, F horn and tuba.SKU: HL7012581 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Viva Tirado
From the acclaimed 1962 album Moment of Truth by the Gerald Wilson Big Band, Viva Tirado was the impressive lead off tune. This arrangement in a medium Latin style features the soaring melody of the saxes paired with the energetic drive of the rhythm section and punches from the brass. Solo space is also provided for alto sax and trumpet.SKU: HL7013122 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Vivir Mi Vida
Recorded in 2013 by Marc Anthony, this salsa cover version of “C’est la vie” by Algerian singer Khaled has logged over a billion views on YouTube! Terry’s sizzling arrangement features plenty of variety, a solo for trumpet, and a key change to an exciting full band finish. With its appealing Latin groove and modest tempo, this one is sure to be fun to play.SKU: HL07013972 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Wade in the Water
“Wade in the Water” is a gospel rock that should be played around 148 BPM featuring a slow chorale introduction and modest brass ranges. Check out the written solos for alto 1, trombone 1, and trumpet 1. A great chart for all occasions. (3:04)SKU: AL43674 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Walk the Dinosaur
This catchy funk tune was recorded by Was (Not Was) in 1987, but more recently has been popularized in pop culture including the movies Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, The Flintstones, and Super Mario Bros. John Wasson’s funky version shows why some tunes just never go out of style. Includes a solo for tenor sax and the signature chant “boom, boom, ack-a lack-a lack-a boom.” Guaranteed fun!SKU: HL7011901 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Walkin’ On the Sun
Recorded by Smash Mouth, this moderately paced rock hit features the trombones on the melody accompanied by the infectious and ever-churning groove. The tune is eventually passed to the trumpets and saxes, and the 2-chord vamp section makes this a perfect vehicle for beginning improvisers. Scales and sample written solos are included on every part!SKU: HL07013400 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Walkin’ Shoes
Using a “band within a band” format, Mark Taylor has crafted a great-sounding arrangement of this Gerry Mulligan jazz standard perfect for younger groups. The style is a relaxed medium swing, and there are written or ad lib solos for trumpet and tenor sax.SKU: HL7012461 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1.5
Watch It Now!
Written in a classic Basie style, this medium tempo chart is based around the B-flat blues and features easy-to-learn characteristic swing patterns. A great way to introduce beginning bands to swing style!Enjoy great flexibility with the Discovery Jazz series! Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums.SKU: HL7470715 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Wave(Baritone Sax Feature)
Here is one of the most tuneful of Jobim’s many familiar Latin standards in a marvelous setting featuring a baritone sax soloist. The style is a laid-back Latin groove and Michael incorporates a wealth of creative harmonic and textural devices in this distinctive arrangement. Also included is a sax soli and a lush tutti ensemble chorus to round things out.SKU: HL07011519 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
We Are Family
In the height of the disco era, this tune recorded by Sister Sledge caught fire on the R&B and pop charts in 1979. Baseball fans will remember this as the team anthem for the world champion Pittsburgh Pirates that same year. Here is a great sounding and funky version for young players.SKU: HL7012916 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
We Don’t Talk About Bruno (from Encanto)
Here’s the popular hit from Disney’s Encanto skillfully adapted for young jazz ensemble. This great-sounding chart features a moderate Latin groove and short solos (written or ad lib.) for tenor sax and trombone.SKU: HL07013856 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
We Three Kings of Orient Are
This is a superb chart by an outstanding arranger, Alan Baylock. We Three Kings of Orient Are is your first choice for holiday jazz—hip, contemporary, and swinging all the way. The band will dig into the independent lines and big ensemble sound all built around the melody stated by five horns. Alan provides ample solo space for tenor sax, alto sax, trumpet, trombone, drums, and baritone sax and the brass ranges are modest. A powerful treatment of a traditional holiday favorite, this is first class writing. Highly recommended!SKU: ALJEM01045 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
We’re All in This Together (from High School Musical)
Riding an incredible wave of popularity, the Disney Channel’s High School Musical is sweeping the nation with an entertaining brand of show tunes in a contemporary rock style. Here is one of the big production numbers in a dynamic arrangement for young players.SKU: HL7011419 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
We’ve Only Just Begun
Recorded in 1970 and becoming one of the signature songs of The Carpenters, John Berry gives this tuneful classic a fresh take using an upbeat Latin groove and some nice harmonic substitutions. This smooth-sounding arrangement is an appealing way to revisit this well-known pop hit from the past.SKU: HL7011977 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Welcome to the Jungle
Recorded by Guns N’ Roses back in the ’80s, this rocker has become a classic and is often heard in TV and film. Arranged here for younger players, it still retains the relentless drive and energy of the original. There is a short solo for alto or tenor sax, while the brass carry the signature riffs.SKU: HL7013104
