'Young Jazz Ensemble' - Crossover-Noten für Big Band

Roger Holmes has turned Adele's Song of the Year into an effective and powerful version for jazz ensemble. The melody is traded around to various sections, along with counterlines and background patte...

This Latin favorite has received renewed attention thanks to a recording by Michael Bublé. Here is a version for younger players that gives all sections a chance to shine. Includes brief solos for tru...

Everyone knows the familiar version recorded in the late '50s by the Champs, but here is a unique arrangement for jazz ensemble in a salsa style that's sure to be a treat for players and listeners ali...

This catchy tune first recorded back in the '60s continues to be recorded by a wide variety of artists decades after it was written. Here is an excellent version for young bands in a medium Latin/rock...

From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed and highly influential 1973 Innervisions album, Living for the City featured a driving moderate tempo groove and memorable melodic lines. Adapted beautifully for jazz en...

From country superstar Taylor Swift, here is her upbeat number one hit in an effective version for jazz ensemble. With saxes on the verse and the brass solidly stating the chorus, this one is sure to...

Here's another in a long line of monster pop hits from Bruno Mars! Finesse uses a funky hip-hop shuffle style along with infectious harmonies and catchy riffs. Every section gets a workout, and a shor...

Die Musik der Rockgruppe Queen macht immer Spaß, vor allem dieser Hit mit dem Solo-Altsaxophon im langsamen Anfangsteil und der vollen Band, die im schnellen Teil abrockt. Es gibt ein kurzes Solo für...

Oogachaka, oogachaka, dieser Gute-Laune-Hit in der Version der schwedischen Rockband Blue Swede aus dem Film 'Guardians of the Galaxy' darf auch in Ihrem 'Awesome Mix' nicht fehlen! Ein Arrangement vo...

Dieser Rock-Klassiker der Spencer Davis Group ist seit 1966 beliebt wie eh und je. Die kraftvolle Bearbeitung enthält natürlich das bekannte Bass-Riff und steht auch sonst dem Original in Nichts nach.

Made famous by Sergio Mendez and Brazil '66, you are sure to recognize the tune even if you don't know it by its title. Featuring a great Latin groove, this is a natural for change of pace programming...

Composed by George Harrison and recorded by the Beatles on Abbey Road, this has become one of the most enduring ballads of the rock era. With a beautifully constructed melody and rich harmonic structu...

Originally recorded by Rose Royce in 1977, this well-known funky hit is enjoying new life in the hit movie Shark Tale recorded by Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott.

Das Lied aus dem Disneyfilm 'Frozen' gesungen vom Schneemann Olaf. Rick Stitzel hat dieses Lied für Big Band in einem mittleren Schwierigkeitsgrad arrangiert. Das Stück wird ein Hit auf ihrem nächsten...

Mark's grade 5 composition Brass Machine has continued to be popular so we asked him to adapt it for younger players. The result is a fabulous rock feature for your trumpet section. Thanks Mark!

A huge hit for The Ides of March back in 1970, this is a good example of an early horn band tune. With a driving rock pulse and the unmistakable brass riffs, this chart works great for young jazz ense...

From the hit movie Moana this easy-going song adapts beautifully for jazz ensemble with its tuneful theme and reggae/shuffle style. The melody is passed around the band starting with the saxes, follow...

Recorded by Steven Tyler (of Aerosmith fame) for the movie The Polar Express, here is a lively jump swing tune that is clearly over the top! The tempo is frantic, and the brass licks are blistering. S...

Made famous by the Blues Brothers, this hard-hitting blues classic is sure to become an instant favorite with your band. Roger's arrangement features a driving shuffle groove and solid scoring for the...

Recorded by The Crusaders back in 1979, here is a funky version of this hit that will add excitement to any concert. In the same style as the original, this solid chart features the saxes on the head,...

This motown classic has provided hit material for greats such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, and most recently Michael McDonald. This great-sounding tune is as fresh today as it was back in the '60s. You...

An up-tempo rockin' style, call-and-response playing, and hot horn riffs are all a part of this arrangement of the Ray Charles classic. The legend of Ray lives on through tunes like this that never se...

From the acclaimed CD The E. N. D by the Black Eyed Peas, this mega-hit was number one on the charts for more than 3 months, and was also nominated for two Grammy awards. Featuring a driving groove an...

Originally recorded in 1983, this is one of ZZ Top's best-known hits. This hard-driving rock arrangement will sound great even without long beards and hot cars!