Discovery Jazz Series

Over the years this 1986 hit from the group Europe has become a popular rock classic. Trumpets are featured on the signature opening riff and saxes carry the main melody in this powerful chart for beg...

Recorded by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen, this very easy arrangement by John Berry will be quick to learn and fun to perform. This lively rock tune is sure to liven up any concert.

Here's the hot dance hit recorded by Cupid in a hard-hitting yet easy to play version for very young players. The melody is cleverly traded between sections, and there are no solos required.

One of the early hits from Michael Jackson, Bad featured a signature bass line and a strong melody. This instantly recognizable rock chart will sound great even with limited rehearsal time.

Recorded by the boy band sensation One Direction, here is a terrific version of one of their most recognizable hits. Written in a driving rock style, this solid arrangement will go together quickly.

Recorded by the Beatles in 1963, and years later featured prominently in the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off, this catchy rock favorite never grows old. This arrangement gives every section of the band...

Recorded by American rock band OneRepublic, this popular hard-driving hit is establishing a solid place in today's culture. With its driving pulse and 8th-note based rhythms, Counting Stars adapts nic...

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...

Stevie Wonder's sultry medium rock tune first appeared on his landmark 1973 album Innervisions. Rick's authentic-sounding version for young players includes all the signature riffs, easy meter changes...

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 is a great sounding original in a retro medium rock style. Based on a question and answer format between brass and saxes, Rick's appealing chart is simple to learn and requires no solos.

Recorded by Queen, this classic hit features a medium tempo shuffle style and an infectious upbeat feel. The melody is traded around the band and the saxes take the lead in the stop-time clapping sect...

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...

This rock classic from the group Steppenwolf is a tune your band will sound great playing with very limited rehearsal time. Guaranteed success with beginning groups. Online Audio available at www.hall...

With its unmistakable bass line and just plain cool rhythmic groove, here's a classic '70s hit that your young players are sure to enjoy. Arranged with moderate ranges and easy rhythms, this medium ro...

With its unmistakable bass line and just plain cool rhythmic groove, here's a classic '70s hit that your young players are sure to enjoy. Arranged with moderate ranges and easy rhythms, this medium ro...

Taylor Swift has successfully crossed into the pop music arena with this upbeat and infectious hit. In this easy arrangement, the melody is smartly traded from section to section, and there are no sol...

Recorded by Coldplay in 2008, Viva La Vida has shown it has staying power with its strong rhythmic base and catchy melodies. This easy arrangement will sound great with limited rehearsal time.

In a playful disco style, this easy arrangement of the KC and the Sunshine Band hit from 1975 features fun parts for every section. There are multiple options for soloists with written samples provide...

In a playful disco style, this easy arrangement of the KC and the Sunshine Band hit from 1975 features fun parts for every section. There are multiple options for soloists with written samples provide...

Lou Bega has created a huge pop hit with his remake of this Latin standard by the mambo king, Perez Prado. Every section of the band gets a chance to play the catchy figures in this fun chart.