Jazz Appeal

This classic Marvin Gaye hit has always been a favourite with jazzers and has great crossover appeal. From the CD 'Out of the Woods' by the Les Hooper Band this funky version is infused with a West Coast attitude and is packed with energy and drive. A solo for alto sax is featured.Instrumentation:BASSTROMBONE 1TROMBONE 2TROMBONE 3TROMBONE 4DRUMSPIANOGUITARFULL SCOREALTO SAX 1ALTO SAX 2TENOR SAX 1TENOR SAX 2BARITONE SAXTRUMPET 1TRUMPET 2TRUMPET 3TRUMPET 4

Recorded by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen this up-beat rock tune is proving to be a current hit with mass appeal and staying power. With catchy melodies and a great feel this is sure to be a hit on any program.

Can't decide which tunes you want on your winter concert? Solve the problem instantly with this collection of holiday favorites all in one chart! Extremely easy with several interesting twists to make this more appealing for your group and the audience as well. Perfect for your first year jazz ensemble.

Solo Alt sax Feature-In sort of a throwback style of slow funk here is a skillfully composed vehicle for solo alto sax. Rich harmonies and an infectious groove help set the stage. And with careful pacing and tight ensemble figures this makes anappealing change of pace for any concert or festival.

Recorded by jazz artist Jon Batiste and his group Stay Human as the theme song for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert this energetic tune features an appealing contemporary jazz/rock flare. Saxes take the lead in the beginning supported byfunky riffs from the entire ensemble. Solos are available for any combination of alto sax trumpet or trombone.

A jazz standard from the legendary Sonny Rollins Doxy is arranged here in a very playable and appealing swing setting for little big band. Tenor sax baritone sax and trombone take the lead in the beginning and an open solosection for any instrument adds to the chart's flexibility.

Supplementing the Essential Elements Jazz Ensemble Method this extremely playable Latin number evokes the sea and the beach. It has interesting harmonies appealing rhythms and features a very approachable solo section that canbe opened for anyonein the band.

Recorded most recently by Michael Bublé here is a smooth arrangement of this appealing Latin tune for vocal soloist (or tenor sax). The instrumental section features the saxes answered by the brass. A natural-sounding feature for any vocalist.

(Key: Eb-F). Fabulous ballad from Disney' sensational film 'The Lion King.' This easy version for vocal soloist is based on the pop recording by Elton John. Everyone will love the appealing melody and the vocal range is very easy.