Joe Zawinul

A fine swinging typical big band number with a powerful rhythmical and melodic percussion and also the electrical bass guitar. A piece that will turn you on and give you a mind to start dancing. The s...

Here is the quintessential jazz classic by Josef Zawinul with lyrics by the incomparable Jon Hendricks in a funky fusion setting by noted arranger Paris Rutherford. A perfect showcase for vocal jazz g...

Bring the unmistakable energy and pure excitement of a true jazz classic to the stage! With "Birdland," masterfully arranged by Roger Holmes, infectious grooves and brilliant big band sounds blend int...

All the ingredients are here, plus solo space (written) for alto 1 and/or trumpet 2, nice chord voicings throughout, and the lead trumpet top note is only a written G on top of the staff. Very easy to...

Josef Zawinul and the jazz fusion group Weather Report broke new ground with this innovative composition. This easy version maintains the drive and power of the original and will sound great with matu...

Bring pure soul-jazz and infectious energy to the stage! "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," the unforgettable worldwide hit by Joe Zawinul, is an absolute must-have for every young jazz ensemble. Released by the...

Bring the unmistakable energy of a legendary jazz-fusion classic to the stage: "Birdland" is a true milestone in music history that captivates musicians and audiences alike from the very first beat! P...

This tune is better known as 'Walk Tall' and originally performed by Cannonball Adderley's quintet. It has a gospel-flavored R&B groove. Features include lead trumpet range to written F top line, and...

Bring an unmistakable soul-jazz groove to your stage! With "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," your big band brings one of the most legendary classics in jazz history to your repertoire. This world-famous masterpi...

For use with all Bb, Eb, C, and bass clef instruments, the Jazz Play-Along Series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets, melody cues and other split-...

Composed originally for Weather Report and released in 1977, Josef Zawinul's quintessential jazz fusion standard has been recorded by countless artists through the years. Here is a slightly truncated...

Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums & Percussion optional.

Piano, Guitar, Percussion, Drum Set optional.

2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones & Drums 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones & Piano 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass & Drums 2 Trumpets, Horn & Bass Trombone 2 Trumpets, Horn & Trombon...

This jazz/rock classic by Josef Zawinul also crossed over to become a popular hit as well. John Edmondson's solid arrangement for beginning jazz ensembles features a slow funk groove with the melody t...

As recorded by Buddy Rich on the album of the same name, this 'fat-back' rock classic begins with a repeated vamp featuring solo guitar and/or piano before a horn trio -- alto, tenor, trumpet -- paves...

A Soul vocal take on Zawinul's Mercy Mercy Mercy, performed with style by Nancy Wilson. The emotions behind this vocal are pure Soul - a mix of pleading, despair, hope and frustration. The arrangement...

Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums & Percussion optional.

Bring the unmistakable energy and electrifying groove of the jazz fusion classic straight to your concert stage! With "Birdland," Editions Marc Reift presents a thrilling arrangement for concert band...

The song became popular in 1966 with Cannonball Adderleys band, where the composer Joe (Josef) Zawinul played the piano. Joe Zawinul (1932-2007) was an Austrian pianist/keyboardist/composer. His mothe...

Here is the quintessential jazz classic by Josef Zawinul with lyrics by the incomparable Jon Hendricks in a funky fusion setting by noted arranger Paris Rutherford. Previously only available for mixed...

Cannonball Adderley's theme song! This medium swing chart features the saxes stating the melody. The chart develops with solos that are written-out for alto, tenor, and trumpet 2, a few hot sax solis,...

'Birdland' is a jazz-fusion instrumental composition written by keyboardist Joe Zawinul of Weather Report. The song made its debut on Weather Report's 1977 studio album, Heavy Weather. With Birdland a...