Hal Leonard Jazz Noten

Who would have thought to transform this Stevie Wonder hit into a swinging jazz waltz? That's exactly what master arranger Mark Taylor has come up with as he uses this creative setting to feature an a...

Recorded by Michael Jackson back in the 1980s, this highly infectious tune has one of pop music's funkiest bass lines plus an all-around great groove. (Grade 4).

Opening softly and featuring an alto sax soloist, this chart builds intensity steadily throughout, leading to the powerful final chorus. Very effective arrangement of one of Michael Jackson's best-kno...

Composed in 1970, A Song For You has over the years become one of Leon Russell's most popular songs; recorded by countless artists including Peggy Lee, Michael Bublé, Ray Charles, Whitney Houston, Are...

Let's get funky! - Seien Sie'up to date' und legen Sie den 'Uptown Funk' von Mark Ronson und Bruno Mars auf. Paul Murtha lässt in seinem groovigen Arrangement die Melodie geschickt durch alle Instrum...

Paul Jennings' meisterhaftes Arrangement aus dem Jahr 1982 klingt heute so frisch wie vor 20 Jahren. Die authentischen Klänge des Klassikers von Chick Corea sind originalgetreu eingefangen, und diese...

Here is an up-tempo and entertaining swing chart from the hit movie The Polar Express. Including crisp ensemble writing with a sprinkling of band vocals, this is a great addition to a holiday concert,...

One of the classic songs from Gershwin's Porgy and Bess! Stylistically based on the famous collaboration of Miles Davis and Gil Evans, this powerful arrangement by Mike Tomaro set in a medium swing st...

Here is a unique yet highly effective rendition of this Latin favorite by arranging craftsman, Frank Mantooth. Using an up-tempo groove, a fresh harmonic structure and interesting orchestration textur...

Here is the early funk classic by Buddy Miles in a hot setting by Roger Holmes. Along with the signature bass riff, this chart features flexible solo space for any instrument and crisp background horn...

One of the classic hits from The Who, this hard-driving rocker has stood the test of time, and is often found today used in film and TV. Here's a creative version for big band that uses a mix of style...

With some creative twists and turns, but always with an underlying sense of drive, this arrangement takes this ZZ Top classic into some exciting uncharted territory! Thick ensemble textures are combin...

Ingeniously composed using just the 3-note motif from the nursery rhyme Three Blind Mice, jazz keyboard master Steve Allee brings us this impressive and unique fusion-style piece for mature groups. We...

From the highly anticipated Justin Timberlake album The 20/20 Experience, here is an authentic-sounding version of the hit 'Suit & Tie' for jazz ensemble. Featuring a medium tempo R&B groove and sizzl...

The heavy influence that Stevie Wonder had on funk and jazz is clearly evident in this hit from 1974. Made even funkier in this version for big band with a tempo slightly slower than the original, the...

Although this was a pop hit back in the late '60s this familiar ballad lends itself nicely for jazz ensemble treated here as jazz waltz. Scored to feature a solo trombone, alternate solo parts are pro...

From the 1960's Broadway production All American, this ballad has enjoyed wide popularity among jazz artists and has been recorded countless times. The beautiful melody and marvelous changes are blend...

Mike Tomaro's tasteful rendering of this classic ballad from Alec Wilder features subtle reharmonizations and a lush orchestration. Includes solo space for trumpet and piano.

Composed in the 1940s, here is a magnificent rhapsodic treatment of this classic jazz ballad. Mike skillfully features all sections of the band in this lush and flowing arrangement.

This legendary alto sax feature is available in its original version with full score and our careful editing.

Master craftsman Sammy Nestico has beautifully arranged this familiar standard as a solo feature for alto sax. Starting out in a slow ballad style, the solo section shifts to a double time feel. Lush...

A tribute to one of the greatest jazz trombonists ever, here is a beautiful arrangement of J.J. Johnson's Lament. Fittingly, the trombones are featured as a section for the first part of the arrangeme...

Based on the version recorded by Clifford Brown accompanied by strings, this marvelous ballad from 1930 provides your trumpet soloist the perfect opportunity for lyric stylings. The written solo part...

Recorded by Michael McDonald, this bluesy tune features a moderate shuffle groove and a distinctive contemporary sound. Scored with plenty of variety, this appealing chart also includes solo space for...

Shorty Rogers was one of the primary creators of West Coast jazz, both as a composer and performer. Popo is a great example of a cool blues in a medium tempo, with solo space for any player.