Intermediate Jazz Ensemble

Es ist ein polarisierender Song: So What von Pink. Die Big Band-Version von B. J. van Igede ist ebenso energisch!

A full Big Band setting of the rock ballad. Originally recorded by Robbie Williams.

Die Kubanerin Gloria Estefan hat Rhythmus im Blut - und in ihren Songs. Die Big Band - Version von Mi Tierra ist zum Tanzen wie geschaffen.

Mit seinem Remix hat der australische DJ CYRIL einen echten Klassiker von 1978 wiederbelebt. Der Hit von Chris Norman und Suzi Quatro ist nun in der Bearbeitung von Erwin Jahreis für Blasmusik (mit zw...

Composed by George Harrison and recorded by the Beatles on Abbey Road, this has become one of the most enduring ballads of the rock era. With a beautifully constructed melody and rich harmonic structu...

This is a contemporary and funky-ballad treatment of this classic vocal. The key is D minor, the vocal range is A below middle C to 2nd space A. The instrumental parts are very reachable with lead tru...

Vocal with big band, this gorgeous ballad is played around 74 BPM. The vocal range is G below middle C to third space C. Lead trumpet range is to F-sharp top line. Includes optional lead parts for B-f...

Chuck Mangione's huge hit arranged by Victor Lopez, 'Feels so Good' features the Flugelhorn solo (on the 1st trumpet part) throughout with the distinctive melody and then a written out solo along with...

This is a classic tune in a classic arrangement for four vocalists with jazz band. In the style of the great big bands, this chart contains lush, thick four-part vocal writing, but it is very singable...

The beautiful Gershwin ballad shines in this strong Dave Wolpe arrangement for jazz ensemble with solo vocalist. We were surprised that Dave had not scored this tune before, but it was worth the wait....

Absolutely dripping with the blues, here is a sultry version of the Ellington classic that features trumpet and trombone as they cry out the plaintive melody. Written in a call and response style, thi...

Here is a must-have jazz classic that has been performed by virtually every jazz artist from composer W.C. Handy and Glenn Miller to Herbie Hancock. That's because it is a clever and interesting tune...

Here's an example of a tune that was so corny in the '70s that now it's 'cool' in the '90s. And you'll have to admit that John Berry's treatment for jazz ensemble is fun to play.

This catchy funk tune was recorded by Was (Not Was) in 1987, but more recently has been popularized in pop culture including the movies Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, The Flintstones, and Super Mario...

Written in a medium-tempo funk style, this hit recorded by Bruno Mars continues his trend of catchy tunes with an old school R&B sound. Beautifully adapted by Paul Murtha in this version for young jaz...

Recorded by Trombone Shorty on his 2011 album For True and featuring Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie, this hot tune has a funky New Orleans style groove with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs....

Grade 3. (Jennings)

Fool Me Once from the Jazz Band Series is designed for high school and advanced junior high school band. Full instrumentation includes 5 saxophones, 8 brass and 4 rhythm parts. Optional parts include...

This tune will energize any big band program. Abundant articulations for horns, striking dynamic contrasts, and an expandable solo section are highlights. A chord chart for guitar is also included, an...

Arranger Dave Rivello has taken this well-known traditional melody and brought it to life with his outstanding gospel-sounding chart. The tenor solo is written and a few modulations keep this chart mo...

Mike Steinel's follow-up book to his popular Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble features a wealth of instructional material that can be used in a full band setting or individually. After a brief rev...

Featuring tenor sax and trombone, here's a smooth arrangement of one of Jobim's best melodies! With a medium samba groove and skilled scoring throughout, this one sounds great in the six-horn format.

Kate Bush's 1985 classic surged back into the mainstream in 2022 thanks to the Netflix series Stranger Things. Now your jazz ensemble can play it thanks to Paul Murtha's great arrangement.