Roger Holmes

One of the all-time great grooves from the group Santana! This chart features solid ensemble writing and well-written rhythm parts. The optional open solo section is based on the two-chord vamp, makin...

When you think of the group Blood, Sweat & Tears, this tune epitomizes the hard driving rock feel and tightly voiced brass lines that they became known for. Perfectly adapted for jazz ensemble by Roge...

Recorded by Eurythmics in 1985, here is an exciting up-tempo rock chart featuring hot ensemble licks and a relentless rhythmic pulse.

Here is the early funk classic by Buddy Miles in a hot setting by Roger Holmes. Along with the signature bass riff, this chart features flexible solo space for any instrument and crisp background horn...

This 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...

Recorded by Michael Jackson back in the 1980s, this highly infectious tune has one of pop music's funkiest bass lines plus an all-around great groove.

This rock hit was released by the Beatles in 1964, and famously featured in the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off. Here is a hard-hitting and energetic version arranged for young players. Online Audio av...

From the acclaimed album Off the Wall, this familiar rock hit was tops on the charts for four weeks in 1979 and helped establish Michael Jackson as a creative force in pop music. This arrangement feat...

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 s...

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...

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 ot...

From the dynamic horn band Tower of Power, here is a playable chart on one of their biggest hits. In the style of a moderate rock ballad, this well-scored chart features all the signature horn lines a...

Introduce 6/8 to your jazz ensemble with this excellent arrangement of Metallica's hit ballad from their historic Black album.

Originally recorded in 1983, this is one of ZZ Top's best-known hits. This hard-driving rock arrangement will sound great even without long beards and hot cars!

Recorded in 1966 by the Spencer Davis Group, this classic rock hit is a true icon of the era and popular yet today. This powerful arrangement features the signature bass riff and familiar style and me...

Recorded by Queen in 1979, this iconic hit adapts beautifully for vocal soloist with jazz ensemble with its rollicking shuffle style and infectious simplicity and charm. Definitely a feel good tune!

Originally released by Electric Light Orchestra in 1978, this rock hit has been thrust back in the limelight thanks to numerous movie usages including the opening sequence of Guardians of the Galaxy V...

Billie Eilish took the pop music scene by storm with this chart-topping hit from 2019. Catchy and quirky, this fun arrangement features a driving rock style, interesting parts for all players, and an...

Originally a hit for Patty LaBelle in the 70's this sizzling rock tune has been brought back for the movie Moulin Rouge newly recorded by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya & Pink. This one is hot!

This recent Grammy Award-winning hit from the group Coldplay is sure to be recognized by students and audiences alike. Roger's solid chart gives every section a chance at the melody, as well as solos...

Opening softly and featuring an alto sax soloist, this chart builds intensity steadily throughout, leading to the powerful final chorus. This is a very effective arrangement of one of Michael Jackson'...

Roger Holmes has turned Adele's Song of the Year into an effective and powerful version for jazz ensemble. The melody is traded around to various sections, along with counterlines and background patte...

Roger Holmes has turned Adele's Song of the Year into an effective and powerful version for jazz ensemble. The melody is traded around to various sections, along with counterlines and background patte...