Easy Jazz Ensemble Series

This early rock hit by Elton John is one that has stood the test of time. The driving 8th-note rock rhythms and solid scoring in this easy arrangement will make it a hit with today's players.

This hypnotic medium rock tune was a hit for the group War back in the '70s. Roger's effective adaptation for jazz ensemble is perfect for something a little different on your next program. Includes w...

Rock classic from 1973 and the Edgar Winter Group! Carefully adapted for younger groups with reasonable ranges and solid scoring, your players will have a blast with this one! Also includes written or...

Inspired by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, here is a medium slow funk chart with some serious attitude! Includes a double-time Latin section for soloing that uses only 2 scales. Perfect for nov...

Recorded by Rick Astley in 1987, this familiar rock hit is instantly recognizable and popular with all age groups. Whether you choose to Rick-Roll your audience or just play it for fun, here is a grea...

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...

There aren't that many jazz standards written in a rock style, and this is one of the absolute best! Now available for younger bands with this great new chart by Paul Murtha.

Here's the catchy Motown hit recorded by the Jackson 5 in a solid chart for young players. A solo alto sax is featured on the melody, but there is also plenty of solid tutti scoring throughout.

Classic rock from the 1980s, everyone in the audience will remember this one. Rock the house with this powerful arrangement!

This R&B hit recorded by Wilson Pickett in the '60s features a catchy groove in a medium rock tempo. Paul's solid arrangement will sound great with limited rehearsal time.

A trademark tune of the Blues Brothers, here's an exciting arrangement for young players that cooks from beginning to end. Short and sweet, this makes a perfect concert opener.

Recorded by Wilson Pickett in the '60s, here is a high-energy rock tune that everyone is sure to recognize. Rick's easy chart features the trademark riffs, solo breaks for drums, and a written or ad l...

Smartly scored for young players, here is the well-known hit recorded by the group Coldplay. Written in a medium tempo light rock style, this will sound great with limited rehearsal time.

Rarely does a current pop hit have such widespread and lasting appeal as this upbeat dance song! Paul's arrangement for young players is scored to sound solid with the entire band. Requires only a ste...

Characterized by a strong rhythmic pulse throughout and a catchy melody, this upbeat hit by Carly Rae Jepsen will go together quickly and sound great. Requires no solos.

Since being released in 1971, John Lennon's poignant and sensitive song remains relevant and popular today. John Berry's arrangement for young players is in the style of a rock ballad, with a contempo...

Recorded in 1984 by the German rock group Scorpions, this classic hard rock hit remains popular in today's culture thanks to sporting events, video games, TV and film. This version for jazz ensemble i...

Recorded in 1969 this iconic Latin rock tune helped boost the success of Santana, and has remained a familiar classic ever since. This solid arrangement for young players passes the melody around from...

This Stevie Wonder hit from the 1970s features a distinctive Latin/rock groove along with a memorable theme. Paul Murtha does a great of capturing the flavor of the original in this easy version for y...

Featuring one of the most powerful riffs of the rock era, this hit recorded by The White Stripes in 2003 is arranged here in a hard-hitting version for young players. No solos are required and the mel...

This acclaimed hit from 1972 was the final #1 single from super group The Temptations. With a haunting yet appealing minor groove, this chart offers interesting parts for all sections of the band.

Featuring a light rock groove which alternates with stop time sections, this tune by jazz master Wes Montgomery works great for young bands. The chart opens with a duet of trumpet and tenor sax, and i...

This often-recorded standard from the '40s features a distinctive melody and jazz-based harmonies. Michael's skillfully designed arrangement works through a couple of key changes, and includes a sax s...