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A hip, funky rock chart. Thad at his peak re-scored for today's young stars.

Medium tempo Blues in F that really drives. Very player friendly with written solos a solid Shout Chorus and an ending drum solo.

Hier ist eine von Thad Jones' bekanntesten Kompositionen, die in F-Dur neu geschrieben wurde, um sie mit Schul-Jazzbands besser spielen zu können. 'Big Dipper' ist ein publikumsfreundlicher Blues, der...

Medium tempo Jazz Samba that captures a tinge of Spain while allowing Jazz elements to shine through. Solo sections are on 2 chord changes (Cm/Db) making for easy soloing.

A medium tempo 'Basie Style' swing tune that really captures the idiom. Written trumpet and tenor sax solos. Andy Farber is our newest writer who is currently writing for the Lincoln Center Orchestra...

Thad' in a Basie Groove.

Carl Strommen, one of the most prolific educational writers, has penned the funk chart that students will love. The chord structure is blues in F which can feature any of your soloists. This compositi...

Traditional Hymn - Arr. as a Medium Samba.

Jazz Rock style re-scored to be performed by high school and college jazz ensembles. Range demands reduced while maintaining the 'Thad Jones sound'.

A wonderful Gospel/Rock composition a perfect 4th below Thad's, making it accessible to younger players.

This driving rock piece will rehearse easily and provide your students with an enjoyable piece that sounds harder than it is.

A moderate tempo Latin/ rock groove with AABA Form. The A section melody which has a 'bluesy flavor' is followed by a sax soli bridge that takes it to the last A section and then to the solos. A uniso...

Ein echter Brecher. Eine hart pulsierende Rocknummer mit einer funky Melodie. Das Stück ist als ein 16-taktiger Blues in F-Dur und mit einer Menge Raum für Soli all Ihrer Solisten geschrieben. Es bein...

Diese einzigartige Komposition von Mike Carubia beinhaltet einen modalen Latin-Rock Groove in entspanntem Tempo und gibt Ihnen ein attraktives Konzert- oder Festivalstück mit unverwechselbarem Klang a...

The arranging and composition professor at William Patterson University has written this medium groove gem. It swings hard and has plenty ofThis hard driving retro rock is and easy play with a big imp...

A hard driving rock chart with mostly unison lines will be a favorite with your students. A 16 measure swing section in the middle keeps your students honest and the contrast is effective. Solos are o...

This easy play chart has combines a 16th note rock feel with brass figures and a flowing unison saxophone counter melody. The bridge lightens up to an 1/8th note rock feel then returns in full glory w...

A moderate tempo funk/rock groove with plenty of unison and ensemble parts. Solos are based on two chords in the friendly key of Bb. A unison 'call & response' section follows the solos, then it's bac...

This 5/4 blues-rock composition recorded on Thad's 'Consummation' album in 1970 will give your students a chance to experience performing in 5/4 meter. Lots of unison gives your students a powerful so...

'Rockamania' is a driving contemporary rock composition with a bold intro and an ending that keeps the excitement high all the way through. Includes an optional flute part. Big and powerful but still...

A moderate tempo rock groove with plenty of unison uses call & response passages stating the melody. Solos are based on two chords in the friendly key of Bb. Two eight measure ensemble sections follow...

Work some practice with chromatic lines into your ensemble's book with this relaxed rock chart. The two-chord changes in the solo section make for a more carefree soloing experience. A call and respon...

Joe Schaefer has a real handle on the modern funk/rock groove and this chart is sure to please. The great sax writing keeps the piece growing after the melody is stated, setting up the solo sections w...

This Rock chart will please younger bands and audiences alike. Both the melody and solo changes are based on one chord (F7) to allow the inexperienced soloist to stretch out.

This funk chart is based on two chord changes which make soloing a breeze. A short interlude (Bridge) provides a break from the 2 chords.