Roger Holmes
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Young Jazz Ensemble – Grade 3This motown classic has provided hit material for greats such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and most recently Michael McDonald. This great-sounding tune is as fresh today as it was back in the ’60s. You can’t go wrong with this rockin’ fun chart.SKU: HL07011053 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Ain’t No Other Man
Recorded by pop artist Christina Aguilera, this is one of those rare contemporary pop tunes that actually works great with a jazz ensemble! With built-in horn riffs and a driving rock pulse, this is sure to be an audience favorite.SKU: HL7011435 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Bim-Bom
Composed in the mid 1950s, Bim-Bom is considered the very first bossa nova! Notably recorded by artists such as Sergio Mendes, Astrud Gilberto, and Stan Getz, Roger’s version of this familiar standard features an upbeat, yet elegant Latin groove along with the smooth melodies and rich harmonies of the original. Solo space is provided for tenor sax and trumpet.SKU: HL7012329 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Blues Brothers Revue
This rousing production number features some of the best-known tunes made famous by the Blues Brothers. A great way to provide something a little different and entertaining at your next jazz concert, this medley includes: Everybody Needs Somebody to Love, Soul Man, Soul Finger and I Can’t Turn You Loose.SKU: HL07011197 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Bye Bye Birdie (w/ opt. vocal)(Compatible with original pit orchestration)
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3Bye Bye Birdie (w/ opt. vocal)(Compatible with original pit orchestration)
The title song from the hit Broadway music Bye Bye Birdie features an upbeat early rock ‘n’ roll style and catchy melody. This arrangement can be performed with or without a vocalist, and has the added feature of being completely compatible with the pit orchestration for the stage production!SKU: HL7011344 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Cissy Strut
Few people remember The Meters and this recording from 1969, however, over the years “Cissy Strut” has become a model of funky drumming and simmering grooves and has been recorded by countless rock and jazz artists. Roger Holmes captures the unique sound of the original and includes a flexible solo section along with hot sounds for the entire band.SKU: HL7011899 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Enter Sandman
From heavy metal masters Metallica, this 1991 hit is one your players can really cut loose on. Arranged here as a feature for guitar, performance options are provided for bands without guitar. All of the signature lines are still here for a rockin’ good time!SKU: HL2500969 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Feeling Good (Key: Cmi)
From the Broadway musical The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd, this fabulous standard is popular again with a stunning rendition by Michael Bublé. Capturing the bluesy flavor of this version, here is a vocal solo feature sure to bring down the house. Can also be used as an alto sax feature.SKU: HL7500133 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Free Bird
Originally recorded by Lynyrd Skynyrd, this is one of the most powerful “arena rock” tunes of all time. Opening in a rock ballad style, the chart finishes with a driving rock vamp featuring guitar or other soloists. Guaranteed to bring down the house.SKU: HL7011339