SKU: KN.61965S

UPC: 822795619652.

This tuneful funk chart grooves from start to finish, and has all the characteristics that makes Jarvis' bestselling funk charts so popular with advancing jazz groups. Although it was commissioned by Chuck Wackerman for the McAuliffe Middle School program, this chart is just as appropriate for high school groups and beyond. It has a catchy melody supported by solid secondary lines and background figures, plus some other fun twists. The solo section has very accessible chord changes, and everyone has interesting parts to play throughout. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:25.

SKU: AP.47028S

UPC: 038081539867. English.

Beantown Blues Parade by Rick Hirsch is an upbeat New Orleans second-line groove for your young jazz band. Tempo is around 160 BPM, but it is very accessible. Written melodic solos for trumpet 1 (or section) and trombone 1 (or section) with easy brass ranges. A winner! (2:22).

SKU: KN.62350

UPC: 822795623505.

Commissioned by the Long Doug Beach (CA) Polytechnic High School Jazz Ensemble, this spicy salsa original for proficient groups will be the highlight of your concert or festival performances. Named after a district not far from Puerto Rico's capital city, San Juan, it features driving Latin rhythms, vivid dynamic contrasts, catchy melodies, and dense harmonies. A short written bass solo sets up the open solo section where changes are provided for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. Duration 5:05. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: KN.62350S

UPC: 822795623505.

Commissioned by the Long Doug Beach (CA) Polytechnic High School Jazz Ensemble, this spicy salsa original for proficient groups will be the highlight of your concert or festival performances. Named after a district not far from Puerto Rico's capital city, San Juan, it features driving Latin rhythms, vivid dynamic contrasts, catchy melodies, and dense harmonies. A short written bass solo sets up the open solo section where changes are provided for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. Duration 5:05. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: KN.43243

UPC: 822795432435.

Commissioned by Evanston Township High School, this burning medium advanced original will make a great program choice. An abundance of wonderful ensemble writing combines with a strong melodic line to create a solid foundation for the open solo sections. The driving shuffle groove will have the audience just as involved in the performance as the musicians. Duration 6:10. Available in SmartMusic.

SKU: AP.49615S

ISBN 9781470651411. UPC: 038081572321. English. Words by Don Raye.

Star Eyes arranged by Rick Hirsch is a finely crafted chart with a straight-eighth groove. The tempo is around 148 BPM, and it features written out 8-bar solos for alto 1, tenor 1, trumpet 1, and trombone 1. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. Optional instruments are included, too. This is a wonderful arrangement of a great standard tune. (4:20).

SKU: CL.SCM-1003-01

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

SKU: KN.42075

UPC: 822795420753.

Commissioned by the South Dakota Music Education Association for the First Annual SD Middle School All-State Jazz Band, this straight ahead minor blues provides medium easy groups with a multitude of learning opportunities. The lyrical melody features essential rhythmic swing figures and an abundance of ensemble writing assures that everyone gets in on the action. Written or ad lib solos are included for all. Duration 4:15.

SKU: KN.52098

UPC: 822795520989.

Commissioned by the North Hills High School Jazz Ensemble of Pittsburgh, this delightful blues shuffle, with solo space for tenor sax and trumpet, calls for five players in the trumpet sections; all other scoring requirements are standard.

SKU: CL.SCM-1006-00

A nice medium tempo blues in Bb with the shout chorus in Eb . This composition captures some of the cool school style that was popular on the West & East coasts in the 50's. Written solos, piano voicings playable by full jazz ens. or smaller 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, 3 rhythm. Standard or Reduced instrumentation.