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Here's a very easy arrangement of the recent hit recorded by Lady Gaga. Easy rhythms and a solid rock feel help to ensure success with this one.

Amazingly true to the original version, John Berry has scored this well-known television theme for very young players. With moderate ranges for the brass and no solos required, this one will go together quickly and sound great!

The straight-eighth rock groove is easy for the rhythm section and incorporates the sound of honking Taxi horns! A solo section that is written-out for winds with flexibility for one, some, or all wind players. It even has lyrics: “Hey Tax-i!” A clever chart that is fun to play and accessible to all young players.

Ray Charles made it famous, now you can play it with your young band. No individual solo, just ensemble all the way. Some unison sax solis with optional lip bends give the chart a bluesy sound. Trumpet 1 range is to written E top space and the rhythms throughout are straightforward.

This wonderful jazz tune is played at 120 BPM. It has written solos for alto 1, trumpet 1, and trombone 1 and a swingin' modulation from E-flat to F. Trumpet range is to written F-sharp top line. When you hear it, you’ll recognise this Count Basie composition!

Composer/arranger George Vincent puts the rock flavour with a little Latin spin on this easy chart. A lovely melody, no solos, just nice ensemble all the way. Easy brass ranges with 1st trumpet range to written E, top space.

Based on the contemporary style featured on the hit TV show Glee, here is a very easy version of Bill Withers' familiar hit from the '70s. Easy to learn and fun to play!

This medium swing arrangement of the dreamy Ellington tune will cook at just about any tempo

An easy mambo with well-notated drums, piano, and bass parts. Written solos for alto 1 and trumpet 1 with a full shout chorus after the development section. Modest brass ranges and all the usual alternate parts. Plays easy but sounds advanced---Paquito’s Revenge is very sweet!

Here’s a drivin’, funky rock chart at 124 BPM that will grab you with its infectious hook and way cool, blues-centric melody. Dig the brief written-out solos for alto sax 1 and trumpet 1. After the hip bridge, a modulation steps it up a notch.

This easy-to-play rock chart with a haunting melody is very accessible to young players with little or no jazz ensemble experience. Everything is written-out, plus the chart has a solo section with a written-out solo for all or some winds. Brass ranges are limited but sound full with reduced instrumentation.

An easy swing chart at about 124 BPM with simple brass ranges and no solos. A superbly- written easy swing chart.

Here is a clever blues tune written in a medium swing style. The melody features some half-step “slippin'” around played by full ensemble. Solo sections are also provided for any sax and any brass instrument. A fun way to introduce swing style and also the blues!

All the key ingredients you would expect in this timeless swing tune while staying accessible to rehearse and play. Features include the iconic drum pattern as it recurs throughout, easy brass ranges with trumpet 1 to written E top space, a written drum solo, and a big shout chorus at the modulation to bring it all home. Great tune---an essential chart to your jazz ensemble library.

A hip but accessible bebop tune with written-out solos for tenor 1 and trumpet 1, and clear rhythm section parts. The students and audience will both really enjoy this arrangement!

A rock-solid groove made famous by Aretha Franklin. Easy to put together with written-out solos for alto 1, tenor 1, trumpet 1, and trombone 1, along with a brief drum solo. The brass range is no problem either.

Recorded by the group Chicago, this signature hit has gone on to become a rock classic. Paul's easy arrangement is playable with very limited rehearsal time, but still has an authentic and hard-driving feel. Includes optional solos (or soli) for any sax and any brass instrument

This swingin' arrangement for beginning jazzers is based on the version by “Wheezy” featured in Toy Story 2. The saxes enjoy most of the melody, but the brass get their chance too, along with a solo or soli for the trumpets. This memorable song is sure to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages