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Alfred Publishing Belwin Division

This chart is exciting jazz-rock...pure and simple!  From the jazz-rock group Chase, it features the trumpet section and has written solos for tenor sax, trumpet and trombone.  The lead trumpet range is to written Bb above the staff. There's also a cool cascading chorale section. Optional parts are included for flute, horn in F, baritone/tenor sax and tuba. Hit it hard and keep the energy pumping!

Get It On

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Hal Leonard Corporation

In 1987 Miles Davis took home the Grammy award for best jazz instrumental soloist for his performance of this composition by Marcus Miller. From the album of the same name, Tutu is creatively arranged here for full big band in a sultry hip-hop fusion style similar to the original. Featuring distinctive modal style harmonies, and a few twists and turns, and solos for trumpet (naturally) and alto sax, this is sure to be a standout selection for any ensemble!

Tutu

Although originally recorded by Eddie Floyd in 1966, Knock on Wood has remained popular thanks to covers by artists such as Otis Redding, David Bowie, and Eric Clapton. Featuring powerful and solid scoring, this dynamic version for developing players has a brief written or ad lib solo for alto sax and is based on the swing-shuffle hit recorded by Amii Stewart in 1979. Highly recommended!

Knock on Wood

You guessed it, Alligator Boogaloo  is a funky rock chart with a boogaloo groove played around 136 bpm. It's a simple blues with a great melody introduced by alto and trumpet. Written solos are provided for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone, and optional parts are included for expanded instrumentations including an optional vibes part. Possibilities for reduced instrumentations make this chart even more flexible. A real winner for young jazz groups - highly recommended!

Alligator Boogaloo

Quirky and featuring a bit of a retro sound, this up-tempo theme is immediately recognizable to anyone in the gaming world. Solidly scored with plenty of drive and excitement, this will definitely add a little fun to any performance!

Megalovania

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Here's something you don't often find! If you want to play Gordon Goodwin charts but find they are a little too challenging, check this out! Composed and arranged by Gordon Goodwin specifically for middle or high school level, this funky chart is totally hot! The lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff, there are suggested or improvised solos for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet and trombone along with backgrounds on cue. This chart is very playable by a good middle school or a high school jazz ensemble. It's the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band sound, but accessible for your band. Play it now! Optional expanded instrumentation.

Hit the Bricks

Jazz Ensemble Part

More accessible than most Gordon Goodwin charts, this one is a killer funk tune that is unbelievably exciting! Your jazz band players and audiences will dig the poppin' rhythmic figures, the funky style, outstanding ensemble passages and the high energy. It lays well at around 120 bpm and has written or improvised solos for alto/bari, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. Electric piano will sound great on the funky piano introduction, the lead trumpet range is up to written high C, and optional auxiliary percussion, flute and vibes parts are included. Highly recommended! It's Absoludicrous!

Absoludicrous

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C Alan / McClaren Productions

Designed for developing groups, this chart is all about movement – instinct, rhythm, and the kind of unspoken connection that keeps a flock of birds flying in perfect formation. Rooted in the deep-pocket swagger of boogaloo, this piece channels the spirit of classic soul jazz, drawing inspiration from the likes of Cold Duck Time. No one flies alone!

Flock Work

This signature hit by Chicago has gone on to become a rock classic. This 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!

25 or 6 to 4

Originally a #1 hit for Toto in the early 1980s, and recorded again by the group Weezer, this powerful rock anthem features a distinctive groove and memorable lines. In this chart it's given a contemporary spin while maintaining the feel and drive of the original. There's solo space for trumpet. Highly recommended!

Africa

Neil A. Kjos Music Company

This one's a New Orleans-style chart that will have the bayou bouncing! It's an ideal opener and a great way for young jazzers to learn about the groove. The features include flexible instrumentation, written solos, and only four wind players are needed in addition to the rhythm section. Highly recommended!

Alligator Alley

The groove is funky rock in this chart on the signature Wes Montgomery tune. At about 140 bpm, the solos are suggested and written for guitar and for any C, B-flat, E-flat, or bass clef instrument for flexibility. The solo section can easily be opened up to include as many soloists as desired. The ensemble gets plenty of exposure as well, both behind the soloists and as a featured partner. Quality chart!

Road Song

Jalen Publishing

This funky soul classic from the great James Brown, known by audiences young and old, makes an exciting chart that will get your band "on the good foot"! The solo section features space for any instrument and a great learning opportunity to solo over E-flat blues changes. The horn parts will have your players playing tight lines and really killing it on stage! Put this tune in your bag of tricks!

Papa's Got a Brand New Bag

Originally released by the Electric Light Orchestra in 1978, this rock hit has been thrust back into the limelight thanks to its inclusion on numerous movie soundtracks, notably the opening sequence of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." A great-sounding chart playable by developing ensembles!

Mr. Blue Sky

With a medium funk groove and catchy riff-like melody, this Rick Stitzel original will quickly become one of your young jazz band's favorites. There's plenty of solid ensemble playing to make it easy to learn, and the solo section can be used to feature any saxophone or even the entire sax section. Suggested solos are included along with chord/scale sheets for improvising. Written for full jazz ensemble, it's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.

The Funky Monkey

Heritage Music Press

Joe Zawinul's perennial jazz favorite gets a really accessible and solid treatment in this arrangement that is modeled after the legendary Cannonball Adderly Quintet recording from 1966.  The happy, gospel-rock style is one that is always fun to hear and play and now young jazz players can experience it in this easiest version published to date. It's scored for full jazz ensemble instrumentation, but will sound full and complete with a minimum of 3 saxes (AAT), 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, bass and drums. Highly recommended!

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy

This hip-hop funk tune is a great change of pace for any concert. With great ensemble writing over an infectious groove, this has it all. Features written or ad-lib solos for tenor sax and trumpet.

Hip-Hop Jazz Jam, Vol. 3

Dapper Page Music

Take a journey from adversity to joy with this gospel-inspired piece. This chart develops really nicely, and the big dramatic-sounding ensemble writing embodies jubilation. Feature your lead alto player with this uplifting chart!

Trading My Tears

Kendor Music Publishing

A driving hip-hop groove, great ensemble writing, and plenty of space for solos all combine to create a chart that will be a favorite of both the band and the audience. Standard instrumentation; this chart also includes a solo sheet.

Fly by Nightfly

Print Music Source

This original rock chart drives from the opening to the very end. It features an open middle section providing optional solo work from every section or any soloist.

Serenity Now

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