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33 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com JAZZ ENSEMBLE Go to cart BIG BAND STANDARDS Big Band Standards - All Levels H American Patrol—arr. Mike Lewis. Glenn Miller's band made this a huge World War II hit song and here it is scored for young players. This chart has no individual solos, very modest brass ranges and plenty of ensemble sound. Easy to rehearse and perform, it swings right along and is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentation. A winner! 10028059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 42.00 April in Paris—Vernon Duke/trans. Jeff Hest. This chart is simply about style! And with style is exactly how Count Basie and his orchestra played it! From the silky smooth sax soli on the head to the Pop Goes The Weasel trumpet solo to the "...one more time..." repeat of the last phrase, every detail of this jazz standard has been transcribed and reconstructed by Jeff Hest. A remarkable, authentic way to tell your audience what swing is really all about! 2422855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 60.00 H April in Paris—Vernon Duke/arr. Rick Stitzel. Made famous by The Count Basie Orchestra, here is a great-sounding yet playable version of this standard for developing bands. It includes feature spots for every section and optional written or improvised solos for trumpet and trombone. This accessible chart maintains an authentic sound even in this easy version. It will even sound full and complete with only 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm! Also included are optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and tuba. Highly recommended! 10052549 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Artistry in Rhythm—Stan Kenton/arr. Paul Murtha. Composed and recorded by Stan Kenton in the 1940s, Artistry in Rhythm became his signature and a true classic from the big- band era. Paul Murtha has skillfully adapted and truncated this for younger players while maintaining the flavor and energy of the original. Solo piano starts things off followed by the iconic trombone solo in the medium Latin section. The exciting double time swing section features the entire ensemble, then the maestoso theme returns to close things out. Impressive! 10374166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00 H Basie-Straight Ahead (Professional Version as Recorded)—Sammy Nestico. Don't miss your chance to play this great chart exactly as the Basie band recorded it, unsimplified! Your band will meet the challenge with enthusiasm and be proud of the results. Not for wimps! 2233872 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 60.00 Bernie's Tune—Bernie Miller/arr. Dave Wolpe. This swinger features tenor sax 1 and muted trumpet 2 and is arranged by one of the best, Dave Wolpe. Featured are excellent written-out solos for both horns, a superb shout chorus, and a lead trumpet range hitting a written high B above the staff. This great chart also features optional parts for expanded instrumentations. You'll want this outstanding chart! Highly recommended! 10355576 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00 H Big Noise from Winnetka—Haggart & Bauduc/ arr. Paul Lavender. Bring the sounds of Bob Crosby and the big band era to life again with this fun chart for younger players! It features an authentic sound, a flexible solo section and the saxes get to whistle the melody for added fun. A great experience for young players! 2481666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00 H Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's Flat)— Foster & Basie/arr. Mark Taylor. There is no better style for young players to emulate than that of the Count Basie Orchestra. This famous swing tune is nicely arranged here by Mark Taylor in a very playable version that still sounds authentic. 2473678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's Flat) —Foster & Basie/arr. Rick Stitzel. Here's a great way to introduce the music of Count Basie to your young players. Carefully scored for young groups, this medium swing chart composed by Frank Foster and Count Basie trades the melody between the trumpets and saxes, includes a solo or soli for trumpet, and a brief shout chorus using tutti rhythms for the entire ensemble. Suggested solos and chord/scale sheets in all keys are included, plus it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10427422 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 40.00 Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—Raye & Prince/arr. Stephen Bulla. Originally a hit back in 1941 for the Andrews Sisters, this classic has stood the test of time and is hard to beat for its entertainment value. This updated version has all the excitement of the original and the ranges are moderate for the trumpets. There are solos for trumpet and baritone sax in this outstanding chart that will appeal to your audiences and ensemble. Get out the saddle oxfords, bobby socks and pleated skirts for this one! 2481643 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00 H Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy—arr. Michael Sweeney. This chart is way up on the "fun meter"! Mike's playable arrangement doesn't sacrifice any of that classic swing era sound and style. The trumpet section is the primary featured section; however, the saxes also get a crack at the melody, and the trombones will really enjoy the glissandi in the shout chorus. A superb chart for your young band! 2363323 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00 C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor. Here is a new and creative new take on this Duke Ellington favorite set in a New Orleans street beat style. A piano introduction sets up the groove then a small group takes the initial statement of the theme. The rest of the ensemble enters with a counterline before the full ensemble launches the solo section which is designed to feature any number of soloists. Unique and effective! 10374164 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00 Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head So Hard?)—Fleecie Moore/arr. Rick Stitzel. Made famous by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd, here is a fun chart from the early swing era. The saxes do most of the heavy lifting, supported by punches and backgrounds in the brass. Also featured are short solos for tenor and/or baritone saxes. Suggested solos are included along with chord/scale sheets in all keys, and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10427416 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00 H Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney. Everyone will recognize this Duke Ellington classic! It was one of the featured works in the 2014 movie "Whiplash" and uses interesting textures and alternates between a Latin groove and swing. This is a very effective production number with limited technical demands for young players. 2307627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00 H Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. John Berry. Here's a distinctive arrangement for beginning jazz groups on one of Duke Ellington's most recognizable tunes. One of the featured works in the 2014 movie "Whiplash," it combines the styles of Latin and big band swing and is a marvelous introduction to the Duke for young jazzers. Arranged for full jazz ensemble, it's also playable by as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano, bass and drums. 10023039 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 40.00 H A Child Is Born—Thad Jones. Composed and arranged by Thad Jones, this is an absolutely gorgeous ballad in 3/4 that is a "must" for any good jazz library! It's one of the most "tasteful" jazz charts ever written! 543421 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 48.00 Cotton Tail (Little Big Band)—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor. Here's one of Duke Ellington's iconic tunes in a swingin' chart scored for the little big band format. Mark Taylor really gets the most out of just six horn parts in this great-sounding chart! Solo space is included for trombone and alto sax, and then later for piano and trumpet. Here's a great opportunity to feature your key big band players! 10759364 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00 Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me—Duke Ellington/arr. Lisa DeSpain. Introduce your young players to the suave Mr. Ellington with this medium tempo swing chart! It's a nice and easy presentation of this wonderful jazz standard. The features include a few sax section solis, written solos for trumpet 1 on the bridge and an additional 8-bar solo, the trumpet 1 range is to written F top line, and easy swing rhythms for all. It's Duke at his best for your young jazz band. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10311419 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 42.00 H Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Ellington & Russell/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the classic trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library, this familiar jazz standard is solidly scored for younger players by Mark Taylor. When it comes to accessible charts in a medium swing style, this one can't be beat! Highly recommended! 10427404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00 4 Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Little Big Band)—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor. True to the original medium-tempo swing style, this creative chart in the Little Big Band format features satisfying full-ensemble scoring with suggested or improvised solos for tenor sax and trumpet. Scored for three saxes, two trumpets, one trombone and four rhythm, with optional parts for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone, this is great for additional performance and rehearsal opportunities for key players. Highly recommended! 10909024 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00 H April in Paris—Vernon Duke/arr. Rick Stitzel. Made famous by The Count Basie Orchestra, here is a great-sounding yet playable version of this standard for developing bands. It includes feature spots for every section and optional written or improvised solos for trumpet and trombone. This accessible chart maintains an authentic sound even in this easy version. It will even sound full and complete with only 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm! Also included are optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and tuba. Highly recommended! 10052549 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 H Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's Flat)—Foster & Basie/arr. Mark Taylor. There is no better style for young players to emulate than that of the Count Basie Orchestra. This famous swing tune is nicely arranged here by Mark Taylor in a very playable version that still sounds authentic. 2473678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Flight of the Foo Birds—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair. This Peter Blair chart on the Neal Hefti/Count Basie classic is a wonderful adaptation for younger jazz groups. It does its Basie thing with a light and cool swing feel, includes nice changes in texture, has brief written or ad lib solos for alto sax and trumpet 2, and an outstanding shout chorus with drum fills. Played at 156 bpm, the trumpet 1 range is up to written G on top of the staff, and optional parts are included for expanded instrumentations. Great tune, great chart! 10513893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00 H Hay Burner—Count Basie/arr. Sammy Nestico. From the Basie-Straight Ahead album of 1968 featuring the legendary Count Basie, Harold Jones, Grover Mitchell, Marshall Royal, and Freddie Green. Highlights here include a recurring alto sax/trumpet duet, a sax section soli, trumpet plungers, piano solos, and an ensemble shout to take it all home. The rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued. The genius of Count Basie and Sammy Nestico! 544684 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00 H Jumpin' at the Woodside—Count Basie/arr. Rich DeRosa. This one just builds and builds! Rich DeRosa keeps this Count Basie signature tune swinging all the way and includes two optional tag endings to keep the Basie style intact. The solos are written out for piano, tenor sax, trumpet and trombone and the lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff with an A on the optional tag ending. Optional parts are included for expanded instrumentation. One of the Count's finest! 10028198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00 INTRODUCE YOUR BAND to COUNT BASIE! Perhaps the most swinging band of all time, the Count Basie Orchestra was the epitome of relaxed, but hard-swinging style. Developing jazz ensembles will gain loads of interpretation and style by rehearsing and performing these Basie standards! " I LOVE that the state competitions have their list of music selections on here." — Jaime Reza, Band Director El Paso, TX

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