Dans cette version simple du classique techno-rock du groupe A-ha de 1985, les trompettes sont sous les feux de la rampe. Avec un groove rock énergique, ce morceau convient à l'ensemble du groupe et n...
Ballade rock intemporelle des Beatles ! L'arrangement solide de John fera ressortir le meilleur de votre jeune groupe avec une charte créative et attrayante.
Enregistré par Coldplay en 2008, Viva La Vida a montré qu'il avait un pouvoir durable avec sa base rythmique forte et ses mélodies accrocheuses. Cet arrangement facile sonnera bien avec un temps de ré...
Enregistré par les Backstreet Boys en 1999, ce succès durable a été salué par les critiques comme la ballade pop de l'année. La mélodie étant habilement transmise d'une section à l'autre, cet arrangem...
Tiré de l'album phare de Stevie Wonder Songs in the Key of Life (1976), ce tube doux et tendre est devenu un standard du jazz enregistré par de nombreux artistes. Dans un style swing modéré, John Berr...
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.
Das leichte Combo-Arrangement des Latin-Klassikers "Bésame Mucho" im stabilen Tutti-Satz von John Berry enthält ein kurzes Solo für jeden Instrumentenpart.
Most notably recorded by Frank Sinatra, here is this familiar standard arranged effectively for younger bands. The style is an effortless-sounding medium swing, and this chart makes it enjoyable for l...
Singing superstar Adele has taken the pop charts by storm, and here is a very effective arrangement of her #1 hit for beginning jazz ensembles. John Berry effectively gives each section important part...
Les bons airs de funk pour les jeunes joueurs sont difficiles à trouver. Cet air de blues aux sonorités soul a été enregistré par de nombreux artistes, de David Sanborn à Herbie Mann, et se joue facil...
With a moderate Latin tempo and great-sounding 4-horn voicings, here is a nice change of pace for your young combo.
A l'origine, ce morceau a été un succès pop en 1980 et a récemment été repris dans le film à succès Shrek 2. Votre public et vos musiciens vont adorer ce morceau funky et entraînant. Inclut un court s...
Here is a solid, full ensemble treatment of this mega-hit recorded by Kenny Loggins. Features solos for trumpet and alto, and a driving rock feel.
Depuis sa sortie en 1971, la chanson poignante et sensible de John Lennon reste pertinente et populaire aujourd'hui. L'arrangement de John Berry pour les jeunes musiciens est dans le style d'une balla...
Taylor Swift has successfully crossed into the pop music arena with this upbeat and infectious hit. In this easy arrangement, the melody is smartly traded from section to section, and there are no sol...
The song that launched Michael Jackson's famous 'moonwalk' was also one of the top selling singles for the year 1983. Featuring the signature bass line and catchy melodies, here is a great sounding ch...
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...
The tune that helped put bossa nova on the map, here is a smooth and effective setting for jazz combo.
The ultimate Alto Sax feature! John Berry makes it work for younger groups in this well-written chart. Guaranteed winner.
Written in a medium swing style, this appealing chart opens in a half-time feel featuring the saxes. Later a heavier swing style sets in with the full ensemble, a sax soli, solo for trumpet, and a dri...
Here's a perfect touch of swing era nostalgia with this signature tune from the Glenn Miller Orchestra. All the elements from the original are here including the famous sax melody, trumpet and alto so...
With notable recordings by Nat King Cole and later the Manhattan Transfer, Route 66 is a part of our musical heritage. This easy combo version features modest ranges and short solos for Parts 1 and 2....
John Berry has done a nice job of adapting this swing favorite from the '40s to the combo format. This medium up-tempo chart is great for ensemble playing and learning swing style.
The familiar bass line and melody riffs from this Mancini classic adapt perfectly for jazz combo in this easy arrangement by John Berry.
Carefully adapted for younger players, this arrangement of Cannonball Adderley's classic is set in a jazz-rock style throughout. The style remains faithful to the original, yet ranges and rhythms are...
Using only a few notes, Duke Ellington managed to create jazz standard that is instantly recognizable. With the blues form and easy melody, this is a great place to start for any young or inexperience...
This medium swing standard by jazz master Charlie Parker gives even young players a great opportunity to learn style and an introduction to improvising.
Voici les principaux thèmes de cette bande originale populaire, arrangés pour de jeunes groupes. Avec son mélange unique de musique d'espionnage et d'aventure rappelant les années 1960 avec une touche...
Voici un arrangement facile, mais qui sonne bien, de la chanson à succès de Pharrell Williams qui ne semble jamais se démoder ! La mélodie passe habilement d'une section à l'autre, et aucun solo n'est...
Here is an economical collection of 15 complete arrangements in a variety of styles. Perfect for quickly building a library of great sounding charts. Playable with 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, pia...
This hit from the 1960s became a hit again thanks to the movie Sister Act. The simple rhythms and easy rock feel make it perfect for young players. Easy to learn, this one will sound great with minima...
En capturant parfaitement l'ambiance et le style des thèmes des précédents "Bond", Adele a opéré sa magie avec le tube Skyfall. La version facile de John Berry comporte un bref solo d'alto, puis une s...
Here's the rock classic from the group Journey, and made famous recently in the TV series Glee, in a terrific easy chart that will go together quickly. Trumpets are featured on the melody with plenty...
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...
Over the years this 1986 hit from the group Europe has become a popular rock classic. Trumpets are featured on the signature opening riff and saxes carry the main melody in this powerful chart for beg...
Recorded by American rock band OneRepublic, this popular hard-driving hit is establishing a solid place in today's culture. With its driving pulse and 8th-note based rhythms, Counting Stars adapts nic...
This rockin' tune from the '60s boasts notable recordings by Wilson Pickett, the Rolling Stones, and most famously the Blues Brothers. This easy chart is skillfully scored for all sections, and requir...
From the group Deep Purple comes this rock anthem of the '70s. Give your beginning band a chance to rock out with this easy and powerful arrangement.
One of the defining rock acts of the 1970s, the music of Queen is still heard regularly on the radio waves and on the silver screen. This hard-hitting yet easy-to-play medley includes their monster hi...
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Enregistré par Portugal. The Man. ce tube pop contient un dynamisme énergique et un style rétro attrayant. Dans cet arrangement facile, la mélodie passe d'une section à l'autre et aucun solo n'est req...
The well-known 'Peanuts' theme never fails to be a crowd pleaser! This easy combo arrangement features tutti scoring on the light rock theme, then a flexible solo section that switches to swing style.
In this easy combo version of the Miles Davis modal classic, the melody can be performed as a feature for the bass player, or you can use the cues provided in parts 3 and 4 as well as the piano.
Most famously recorded by Josh Groban, here is a nicely scored version for beginning jazz groups that allows each section a chance to play the melody at some point. The arrangement builds to a modulat...
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.
John Berry brings a contemporary Latin flavor to this huge Barry Manilow hit from the 70's. This chart features solos for trumpet and/or alto sax and some fresh harmonic twists.
Jazz giant Sonny Rollins created an enduring classic with this catchy Latin tune. This will give your soloists an opportunity to explore the major modes (for a change) and spice up your combo repertoi...
Ce classique du groupe de rock Queen a fait un retour en force dans le film à succès "Wayne's World". Vos élèves vont adorer jouer cette rhapsodie unique qui combine les styles classique et rock.
From the rock group Queen, here is their popular swing tune in a fast-paced chart for young jazz ensemble. Sure to be a fun one to rehearse and perform!
Here is an easy swing version of this timeless classic. The saxes are in the spotlight, but also featured is a short solo for trumpet. Skillfully arranged for inexperienced bands.
S'ouvrant sur un petit groupe (alto, ténor, trompette et trombone), cet arrangement facile offre une grande variété de partitions et un style swing modéré très fluide. Il comprend également un bref so...
From jazz legend Thelonious Monk, here is one of his best-known tunes in a playable yet authentic setting for combo. Written in a moderately slow swing style, this one is great for soloing.
Composed originally for Weather Report and released in 1977, Josef Zawinul's quintessential jazz fusion standard has been recorded by countless artists through the years. Here is a slightly truncated...
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...
The unique harmonic sounds of this Duke Ellington classic make it particularly appealing for jazz combos.
Here is a fabulous new collection of 15 arrangements by Michael Sweeney, Peter Blair, Jerry Nowak, and John Berry. These are all proven winners from the acclaimed Discovery Jazz Series and provide an...
Plenty of razz-za-ma-tazz for low brass! (horn parts optional)
From Coltrane's landmark album Giant Steps this medium tempo blues tune is a natural for jazz combos. John's easy arrangement preserves the sound and style of the original.
This classic blues tune is a perfect introduction for young players into the distinctive world of jazz master Thelonious Monk. Play this one slow or fast depending on the maturity level of your group....
Here is an up-tempo and entertaining swing chart from the hit movie The Polar Express. Including crisp ensemble writing with a sprinkling of band vocals, this is a great addition to a holiday concert,...
From the third High School Musical installment (released 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 throughou...
In a relaxed and swingin' style, here is a very easy arrangement of this well-known TV theme. John's chart is nicely scored for every section of the band. A tune that everyone in the audience will rec...
Enregistrée par Wiz Khalifa et Charlie Puth, et tirée du film à succès Furious 7, cette ballade rock présente des lignes mémorables et des développements dramatiques, le tout magnifiquement capturé da...
This is the current Phil Collins hit from Disney's Tarzan. The opening is written for alto sax solo or optional sax soli and the trumpets are featured on the chorus. Nicely scored for beginning groups...
In contrast to Vince Guaraldi's up-tempo Linus and Lucy (also of Peanuts fame), this theme is a laid-back medium tempo swinger that alternates between a 2 feel and a walking 4 feel. Plenty of tutti en...
Back in the late '80s, the animated film An American Tail was a blockbuster, and this hit song recorded by Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram was taking the nation by storm. This enduring ballad is beaut...
Based on the contemporary style featured on the hit TV show Glee, here is a very easy version of Bill Withers' familiar hit from the '70s. Easy to learn and fun to play!
Recorded by Cee Lo Green but also featured on the TV show Glee (sung by Gwyneth Paltrow), this infectious tune is written in a style reminiscent of '60s Motown. John Berry's arrangement is solidly sco...
From the musical Grease, this easy arrangement of one of the main songs is perfect for casual concerts and impressing the parents. The moderate rock style plus easy rhythmic patterns insure success wi...
(F Horn parts optional)
The first Beatles hit to reach #1 in the US, this song is characterized by strong rhythms and a catchy melody. There are sure to be some Beatle fans in your band and even more in your audiences.
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...
Enjoy a little Beach Boys fun with this lively rock chart from John Berry. Scored to sound full with inexperienced and incomplete bands, this one will sound great with very little rehearsal. No solos...
Le riff de la ligne de basse et le style rock doux se combinent pour rendre ce classique de Steely Dan de 1974 instantanément reconnaissable. Voici un arrangement facile et très efficace qui présente...
Voici le tube entraînant de la Motown enregistré par les Jackson 5 dans un tableau solide pour les jeunes musiciens. Un sax alto solo est présent sur la mélodie, mais il y a aussi beaucoup de tutti so...
One of the early hits from Michael Jackson, Bad featured a signature bass line and a strong melody. This instantly recognizable rock chart will sound great even with limited rehearsal time.
From the group Fall Out Boy, here is their high energy rock hit that features a relentless rock beat and quotes from the familiar '60s television show The Munsters. This easy to learn arrangement will...
Made famous by the Temptations, this Motown favorite is sure to be a hit with your students and audience alike. Instantly recognizable and fun to play, this medium rock chart requires no solos.
Ce premier succès rock d'Elton John a résisté à l'épreuve du temps. Les rythmes rock en croches et l'écriture solide de cet arrangement facile en feront un succès auprès des musiciens d'aujourd'hui.
With the unforgettable 'Jeremiah was a bull frog...' one of the most recognizable pop hits from the '70s was this solid rock tune by Three Dog Night. Sure to be an audience pleaser, this easy arrangem...
Here's a very easy arrangement of the recent hit recorded by Lady Gaga. Easy rhythms and a solid rock feel help to insure success with this one.
Capturant parfaitement l'ambiance et le style des thèmes de Bond précédents, Adele a opéré sa magie avec le tube Skyfall. La version facile de John Berry comporte un bref solo d'alto, suivi d'une soli...
It is virtually impossible to listen to the radio and not hear this huge hit from the group OutKast! The relaxed groove and memorable riffs make it a standout in today's music scene. This solid chart...
Recorded by The Association in 1967, this tune became one of the signature ballads of the decade. This nicely scored arrangement features a trombone solo, the trombone section, and also a solo for alt...
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...
John Berry has done a nice job of adapting this famous standard for younger groups, using a slow swing style and creative harmonic twists. This is also an excellent showcase for your Alto Sax soloist.
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...
Recorded on the 1956 album Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet, this jazz standard composed by pianist Red Garland adapts beautifully for beginning jazzers. With a moderate tempo, riff-based melody,...
This production number for young players offers a perfect way to honor the music of the legendary Duke Ellington Orchestra. This swingin' medley takes you through the well-known standards C-Jam Blues,...
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.
This wonderful standard from the '30s receives a fresh and inviting treatment in the hands of John Berry. Featuring a medium swing style that alternates with sections of Latin, creative harmonies, and...
From the acclaimed 1962 album Moment of Truth by the Gerald Wilson Big Band, Viva Tirado was the impressive lead off tune. This arrangement in a medium Latin style features the soaring melody of the s...
Voici la Bossa Nova intemporelle d'Antonio Carlos Jobim dans un arrangement soigneusement conçu pour les jeunes musiciens. L'arrangement facile de John comprend de courts solos écrits (ou ad lib.) pou...
Made famous by Frank Sinatra, this is one of the most recorded and well-known standards ever written. John Berry's medium swing arrangement for young players features nice ensemble writing under those...
La version soigneusement notée par John de ce morceau favori des big bands est facile à apprendre tout en conservant tous les styles authentiques de l'original. C'est la partition idéale pour enseigne...