Discovery Jazz Series

Recorded by Smash Mouth, this moderately paced rock hit features the trombones on the melody accompanied by the infectious and ever-churning groove. The tune is eventually passed to the trumpets and s...

Recorded by the rock band Blue Swede in the 1970s, this catchy hit enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the blockbuster movie Guardians of the Galaxy. This easy jazz version features question and answ...

Motown tunes are always a hit with players and audiences alike! Originally recorded by the Miracles in 1960, Rick's arrangement for beginning bands features modest ranges and easy rhythm. Also include...

Retro music from old school video games never goes out of style. This popular and quirky theme from Undertale will quickly become one of your students' favorites. This easy version features modest ran...

Written in the style of early rock 'n' roll pioneers, The Ventures, Paul Murtha brings us an upbeat original sure to be a hit with your students. Including solid scoring and modest ranges, the melody...

Your young jazz musicians (and their parents) will not be able to get enough of this accessible arangement of the iconic 80's rock hit from Journey!

The music of the Beatles continues to hold up today. Here's one of their best in this energetic arrangement by Peter Blair. Solid writing with limited technical demands ensure success with this one.

One of the best-known hits from the rock group The Doors. Paul's medium tempo rock arrangement is modal in nature making the solo sections easy to handle.

One of the best-known hits from the rock group The Doors. Paul's medium tempo rock arrangement is modal in nature making the solo sections easy to handle.

Driving rock and roll from the 60's and Mitch Ryder! This dynamic chart for beginning bands features the trumpets and trombones trading off on the melody, lots of full band scoring, and a short solo (...

The rock music of the 60's continues to be a valuable source of fun tunes for today's bands. This up-tempo chart features a strong bass riff and an instantly recognizable melody. Full length recording...

This medium slow rock groove is just simply fun to play. Students and audience alike will appreciate this familiar tune from the 60's originally recorded by Wilson Pickett.

Here is the techno-rock dance hit by The Wiseguys arranged for beginning jazz groups. Your players will have a ball with this one!

Here is a great rock original for beginning groups that sets up a nice groove between the bass line and melody played first by trombones/tenors. Later the altos and trumpets take the lead. Also includ...

Here is a nicely scored arrangement of Norah Jones' award-winning hit designed for beginning players. The opening verse can be played either by a sax solo or as a section feature. Later, the brass get...

The zone that Rick is referring to in this original is a funky rock zone with great riffs and a powerful groove. Easy enough for beginning bands, this is a sure crowd pleaser for that first concert wi...

Similar to the trademark version by Ike & Tina Turner, this easy arrangement starts out slow in the beginning, then kicks into high gear to finish out. Saxes take the lead at first, but there is plent...

With the unforgettable 'Jeremiah was a bull frog...' one of the most recognizable pop hits from the '70s was this solid rock tune by Three Dog Night. Sure to be an audience pleaser, this easy arrangem...

Skillfully arranged for beginning groups, every section of the band gets a chance to play the melody on this Beatles classic. Written in a rock ballad style, this tutti style arrangement requires no s...

Featuring one of the great bass lines of the rock era, Michael Jackson's Thriller became a musical icon of the '80s. And it still works today in this powerful and easy arrangement by Paul Murtha. Onli...

Featuring powerful riffs and a driving hook, this high-energy rock hit from teen sensation Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) will be a hit with your band. Requires no solos.

From the driving rock style to the familiar call and response refrain, this easy arrangement of the Ray Charles classic will be fun to play and easy to learn. (Remember the John Belushi Beethoven skit...

From the driving rock style to the familiar call and response refrain, this easy arrangement of the Ray Charles classic will be fun to play and easy to learn. (Remember the John Belushi Beethoven skit...

One of the pivotal rock bands of the '80s, Bon Jovi produced a string of chart-topping and high-energy hits. Here is one of their best in a driving arrangement for beginning players that's sure to be...

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 then finishes with a driving rock vamp that can be used...