This familiar holiday classic is sure to be a hit with all audiences. Often performed as a vocal duet for a girl and guy, this versatile arrangement by Paul Murtha will also work as a vocal solo with tenor sax playing the guy vocal part. In addition, optional parts are included allowing the duet to be performed using flugelhorn (or trumpet) and tenor sax. / Partitions variété - pop - rock / Musique films - comédies musicales / / HAL LEONARD

Par BATISTE JOHN / MURTHA PAUL (Arr.). From the acclaimed album We Are by Jon Batiste (Grammy Award for Album of the Year), the New Orleans flavored hit song Freedom exudes a sense of joy and optimism. Here is a fun version for jazz ensemble filled with energy and celebration! / Date parution : 2022-10-12/ Répertoire / Jazz Ensemble

Here Guns 'N' Roses’ big hit Welcome To The Jungle has been expertly arranged for Jazz ensemble by Paul Murtha. Welcome To The Jungle is said to be one of the greatest Hard Rock songs of all time. This 1987 hit from Guns ‘N' Roses features familiar melodies and a relentless drive throughout. Paul's hard-hitting arrangement uses the Saxophones on the lead and Brass on the signature riffs along with terrific interplay within the ensemble.You will bring the house down with this rocking Jazz ensemble arrangement.

Jazz Classics for the Young Ensemble – Grade 3Here is a classic up-tempo swinger from jazz legend Curtis Fuller skillfully adapted for younger players by Paul Murtha. The saxes are featured on the rollicking themeand there are written or ad lib. solos for tenor trumpet and trombone. Experienced bands will want to crank up the tempo but this chart still swings at a moderate pace as well.

Miles Davis often used this signature riff tune to close his concert sets. Using background figures and other elements from the original recordings Paul Murtha has skillfully assembled a full-blown chart for young jazz ensembles.The opening sectiontrades the theme between trumpet and tenor sax and eventually the entire ensemble gets into the act.

As recorded by Earth Wind & Fire-Easy Jazz Ensemble – Grade 2Here is an easy yet authentic sounding version of this funk/rock classic from the group Earth Wind & Fire! Paul Murtha uses moderate ranges in this playable setting as well as plenty ofrepetition to make the rhythmic challenges easier to learn. With every section given a chance at the melody and no solos required this is a great choice for inexperienced players.

There aren't that many jazz standards written in a rock style and this is one of the absolute best! Now available for younger bands with this great new chart by Paul Murtha. Full length recording included.

Written in a medium-tempo funk style this hit recorded by Bruno Mars continues his trend of catchy tunes with an old school R&B sound. Beautifully adapted by Paul Murtha in this version for young jazz groups.

The definitive recording of this jazz classic is by Bill Evans with other notable recordings by Cannonball Adderley and Joe Henderson. Paul Murtha's arrangement for young groups features a Latin style on the head then switches toswing on the bridge. Includes very effective writing for all sections of the band as well as solo space for alto sax.