Here's the ultimate in contemporary funk from Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars! Paul Murtha captures all the style and attitude in this hot chart for jazz ensemble. The melody is skillfully passed around from section to section and solo options are provided for trumpet and tenor sax.
SKU: AP.44917S
ISBN 9781470654252. UPC: 038081515786. English.
Enjoying a #1Billboard ranking for an astounding 14 weeks, Bruno Mars brings Mark Ronson's funky hit to life for your developing band. Right in the pocket, the energy and drive is built on the funk beat foundation introduced initially by the low reeds and low brass. That beat is embellished with the charismatic melody and builds to a powerful conclusion. This chart will have your audience clapping on 2 and 4 from the very beginning. Be careful or they'll be dancing in the aisles! (2:00).
SKU: AP.44859S
UPC: 038081521817. English.
One of the biggest hits of 2015 and the winner of the GRAMMY Award for Record of the Year in 2016, this funky offering is playable by your young-to-intermediate string orchestra. This effective arrangement simplifies many of the rhythms while maintaining the infectious groove of the original tune.
