Paul Murtha

Composed and recorded by jazz legend John Coltrane, this medium tempo blues tune features an easy-to-play melody and solid tutti-style rhythms for the ensemble. In addition, the blues changes and mode...

Composed and recorded by jazz legend John Coltrane, this medium tempo blues tune features an easy-to-play melody and solid tutti-style rhythms for the ensemble. In addition, the blues changes and mode...

Few purely instrumental tunes ever reach the level of popularity achieved by this familiar '60s hit by Booker T. and the MG's. Often used in TV and film, this infectious tune has a bluesy groove that'...

This appealing blues chart opens with the rhythm section a laid-back 2-beat style, but quickly moves to a rockin' shuffle with plenty of attitude. This style alternates with a straight ahead swing fee...

Highlight your sax section with this great F minor blues chart. Hip swinging melodies wrapped in phat brass and rhythm section hits along with great unison brass writing on the bridge make this highly...

Recorded by Peggy Lee in 1958, this sultry swing tune went on to become her signature song and has remained a popular standard. Paul's version for young players definitely retains the 'cool' factor wi...

Made famous by the Woody Herman Thundering Herd, here is a marvelous adaptation for younger players by Paul Murtha. Following the opening chorus for piano, the trumpets state the main theme with answe...

Riff-based blues tunes are always valuable when teaching young players to improvise, and here is one of the best! Arranged here for inexperienced players, this Sonny Rollins classic features a swing s...

Featuring the classic dance tunes Let's Groove, Boogie Wonderland and Sing A Song, here is a fun medley of hits from Earth, Wind & Fire. The infectious groove and signature horn licks make this a grea...

In the early '80s, the group Journey (featuring the distinctive vocal style of Steve Perry) was a vital part of the music scene. Now, thanks to continued airplay, video games, and the hit TV series Gl...

From the original recording by Journey to the recent revival on the hit TV series Glee, here is one of the iconic songs of the '80s in a very playable and easy arrangement for band.

Recorded in 1977 by the group Kansas, this mega-hit helped define a genre of progressive rock anthems with multiple sections and styles. The unmistakable signature riffs and soaring melodies translate...

Recorded in 1977 by the group Kansas, this mega-hit helped define a genre of progressive rock anthems with multiple sections and styles. The unmistakable signature riffs and soaring melodies translate...

Recorded in 1977 by the group Kansas, this mega-hit helped define a genre of progressive rock anthems with multiple sections and styles. The unmistakable signature riffs and soaring melodies translate...

Recorded in 1977 by the group Kansas, this mega-hit helped define a genre of progressive rock anthems with multiple sections and styles. The unmistakable signature riffs and soaring melodies translate...

Recorded by Earth, Wind & Fire and often heard in TV and films, this classic funk tune from the '70s is a sure way to pump some energy into your next program. The melody is skillfully passed from sect...

George Harrison's most successful contribution to the Beatles catalog is no doubt this familiar iconic ballad. Paul Murtha's setting for band features alto sax on the melody, followed by the low brass...

George Harrison's most successful contribution to the Beatles catalog is no doubt this familiar iconic ballad. Paul Murtha's setting for band features alto sax on the melody, followed by the low brass...

George Harrison's most successful contribution to the Beatles catalog is no doubt this familiar iconic ballad. Paul Murtha's setting for band features alto sax on the melody, followed by the low brass...

One of the tried and true rock anthems of the '70s, this gritty Deep Purple classic will be a blast to perform. > Perfect for incomplete or unbalanced instrumentation > Scored with just five parts > P...

Almost a complete concert in itself, this familiar Queen classic never fails to bring down the house!Hal Leonard's innovative Flex-Band series is designed to provide exciting music for bands with inco...

With a catchy melody and energetic style, every band will want to play this megahit hot off the charts. Easy ranges and rhythms help insure immediate success with this one.

Featuring a tuneful melody, a well-constructed form, and an energetic pulse, this Bruno Mars hit adapts quite well for band in this entertaining and dynamic arrangement from Paul Murtha.