John Berry

Arranged here in a medium swing style, this tune is a great way to introduce the music of Miles Davis to young players. The modal style makes soloing easier and a perfect opportunity to get everyone i...

Classic Latin/Rock tune from Santana. The Trumpets and Saxes take turns on the melody and a solo for Alto Sax is included. Great sounds for younger groups.

With a moderate Latin tempo and great-sounding 4-horn voicings, here is a nice change of pace for your young combo.

Dieser Klassiker der Rockgruppe Queen hat durch den Kinohit "Wayne's World" ein großes Comeback erlebt. Ihre Schülerinnen und Schüler werden es lieben, diese einzigartige Rhapsodie zu spielen, die kla...

Charlie Parkers Swing-Titel'Now's The Time' wurde nach der Aufnahme 1945 mit Miles Davis zu einem Standard der Bebopszene. Der Jazzblues bietet eine hervorragende Mäglichkeit Parkers Stil kennenzuler...

From the newest High School Musical installment (now on the big screen!) here is an upbeat winner with plenty of drive and catchy horn riffs. This chart features a high-energy rock style throughout, p...

Dieses lebhafte Lied aus Disneys Dschungelbuch, das in jüngerer Zeit von Künstlern wie Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Los Lobos und Smash Mouth aufgenommen wurde, ist bei allen Altersgruppen beliebt. Hier ist...

Here is the first 'Beatles' hit to reach #1 in the U. S. , and kids still love it. Strong rhythms and a catchy melody are all you need to get your band cooking on this crowd favorite. A great choice f...

This Motown classic was a hit for Marvin Gaye in the 60's and later made popular by the California Raisins. John Berry gives it a new spin in this powerful version for jazz ensemble. The melody is tra...

Hier ist der eingängige Motown-Hit, der von den Jackson 5 aufgenommen wurde, in einem soliden Chart für junge Spieler. Ein Solo-Altsaxophon ist auf der Melodie zu hören, aber es gibt auch viele solide...

Dieser frühe Rock-Hit von Elton John hat die Zeit überdauert. Die treibenden 8tel-Rockrhythmen und die solide Notengebung in diesem einfachen Arrangement machen ihn zu einem Hit für die Spieler von he...

Recorded by such greats as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and most recently Michael McDonald, this rockin' Motown classic will sound great with your beginning players. Easy to learn and fun to play!

Grade 4. (Berry).

One of the most recognizable television themes ever written, this has been a favorite melody with jazz players for years. It works great in this combo setting.

Diese einfache Combo-Version des Miles Davis-Klassikers'So What' kann nicht nur als Bass-Feature gespielt werden, sondern auch mit der Melodie in den Instrumentalparts 3, 4 oder dem Klavier.

From Marvin Hamlisch's landmark musical A Chorus Line, here is the well-known ballad What I Did for Love in a creative and appealing setting for young bands. Written in a medium slow Latin style, it i...

This Elvis Presley classic is arranged here in the style of a rock ballad and features a short written-out trumpet solo in the beginning. The melody is skillfully woven between all sections of the ban...

One of the best jazz ballads ever written! A marvelous down tune skillfully adapted for young combos.

Here's the sultry jazz hit made famous by Peggy Lee in an outstanding setting for beginning bands. This bluesy chart in a medium tempo is sure to be an enjoyable one for young players.

Recorded by American blues singer John Lee Hooker in 1961, this remains one of his most identifiable and enduring songs. John Berry's bluesy swing version for young players includes the signature ques...

Outstanding medley of Basie's most memorable classics. Includes: Jumpin' At The Woodside, Cute (with solo for Trumpet of Alto), Shiny Stockings, and the trademark closer, April In Paris.

Marvin Gaye recorded this hit in 1971 and 30 years later it's back on the charts as an all-star tribute. John Berry's version for jazz ensemble is laid back funk at its best.

Die Saxophone übernehmen bei dieser einfachen Version des Miles-Davis-Standards den größten Teil der Arbeit. Zusätzlich gibt es ein kurzes Saxophon-Solo und ein geschriebenes oder ad-lib-Solo für Trom...