John Berry

Enjoy a little Beach Boys fun with this lively rock chart from John Berry. Scored to sound full with inexperienced and incomplete bands, this one will sound great with very little rehearsal. No solos...

The bass line riff and smooth rock style combine to make this Steely Dan classic from 1974 instantly recognizable. Here is a very effective, easy arrangement that features tight ensemble harmonies and...

From the group Fall Out Boy, here is their high energy rock hit that features a relentless rock beat and quotes from the familiar '60s television show The Munsters. This easy to learn arrangement will...

This rockin' tune from the '60s boasts notable recordings by Wilson Pickett, the Rolling Stones, and most famously the Blues Brothers. This easy chart is skillfully scored for all sections, and requir...

This rockin' tune from the '60s boasts notable recordings by Wilson Pickett, the Rolling Stones, and most famously the Blues Brothers. This easy chart is skillfully scored for all sections, and requir...

Here's a very easy arrangement of the recent hit recorded by Lady Gaga. Easy rhythms and a solid rock feel help to insure success with this one.

One of the most recognizable television themes ever written, this has been a favorite melody with jazz players for years. It works great in this combo setting.

Here's the classic early jazz/funk tune in a nice setting for jazz combo.

Woody Herman made this tune famous with its lush ballad style. This excellent arrangement for young bands features the entire sax section as well as a brief written solo for alto. Nicely scored to sou...

Recorded by The Association in 1967, this tune became one of the signature ballads of the decade. This nicely scored arrangement features a trombone solo, the trombone section, and also a solo for alt...

From Marvin Hamlisch's landmark musical A Chorus Line, here is the well-known ballad 'What I Did for Love' in a creative and appealing setting for young bands. Written in a medium slow Latin style, it...

This Elvis Presley classic is arranged here in the style of a rock ballad and features a short written-out trumpet solo in the beginning. The melody is skillfully woven between all sections of the ban...

John Berry has done a nice job of adapting this famous standard for younger groups, using a slow swing style and creative harmonic twists. This is also an excellent showcase for your Alto Sax soloist.

One of the best jazz ballads ever written! A marvelous down tune skillfully adapted for young combos.

Recorded on the 1956 album Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet, this jazz standard composed by pianist Red Garland adapts beautifully for beginning jazzers. With a moderate tempo, riff-based melody,...

Here's the sultry jazz hit made famous by Peggy Lee in an outstanding setting for beginning bands. This bluesy chart in a medium tempo is sure to be an enjoyable one for young players.

This production number for young players offers a perfect way to honor the music of the legendary Duke Ellington Orchestra. This swingin' medley takes you through the well-known standards C-Jam Blues,...

Originally recorded in 1961 by Jorgen Ingmann (but better known for the recording in 1981 by the Sugarhill Gang), this funky hit has remained a favorite. Feature your drummer or an additional percussi...

With notable recordings by Nat King Cole and later the Manhattan Transfer, Route 66 is a part of our musical heritage. This easy combo version features modest ranges and short solos for Parts 1 and 2....

Even though the title implies tenor feature, this excellent chart for young players features the entire sax section in the beginning, along with background stabs in the brass. There is also a nice sax...

Creatively scored in a medium swing Basie style, here is a smooth sounding chart that will be easy to learn. With plenty of full ensemble scoring, this chart guarantees a full sound even with young pl...

The saxes do most of the heavy lifting on this easy version of the Miles Davis standard. In addition, there is a short sax soli and a written or ad lib solo for trumpet. This is a wonderful introducti...

Carefully adapted for younger players, this arrangement of Cannonball Adderley's classic is set in a jazz-rock style throughout. The style remains faithful to the original, yet ranges and rhythms are...