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POP HITS very easy
4 Living for the City—Stevie Wonder/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Stevie Wonder's sultry, medium rock
tune first appeared on his landmark 1973
album Innervisions. Rick Stitzel's authentic-
sounding and convincing chart for young players
includes all the signature riffs, easy meter
changes, and written or improvised solo spots
for alto or tenor sax. Plus, it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10909018 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Low Rider—arr. John Berry. With its unmistakable
bass line, just plain cool rhythmic groove, and
infectious rock style, here's a classic 1970s hit
that young players are sure to enjoy! Arranged
with moderate ranges, easy rhythms, and no solos,
this medium tempo rock chart will go together
quickly, and it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Fun for all, it's highly
recommended for young jazz bands!
10490311 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Mike
Lewis. This chart is an absolute must for your
young jazz ensemble! Henry Mancini's tune is so
unique and enjoyable that students always have,
and always will, love to play it. With lots of unison
scoring and simple triplet and swing figures, it's
a natural for beginning groups. We guarantee that
this will work great with your young players!
2423234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Rolling in the Deep—Adkins & Epworth/arr.
John Berry. Singing superstar Adele has taken the
pop charts by storm, and here is a very effective
arrangement of her number one hit for beginning
jazz ensembles! John Berry effectively gives
each section important parts to play, and there
are no solos required. Fun to play and quick to
learn, it's also playable with option or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10317293 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Sesame Street Theme—Joe Raposo/arr. John
Berry. In a relaxed and swingin' style, here is a very
easy arrangement of this familiar TV theme. John
Berry's chart is nicely scored for every section of the
band and is a tune that everyone in the audience
will recognize. Playable with optional reduced and
expanded instrumentations. Extremely nice for
young players!
10317376 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Spinning Wheel—arr. Michael Sweeney.
Everyone will instantly recognize this rock classic
from the supergroup Blood, Sweat And Tears. The
perfect arrangement for teaching rock to young
groups, this is also fun to play!
2182491 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Take on Me—arr. John Berry. The trumpets are
in the spotlight in this easy version of the 1985
techno rock classic recorded by the group A-ha.
Featuring an energetic rock groove throughout,
this arrangement is solidly scored for the
entire band. This fun chart requires no solos
and it's playable with optional reduced or
augmented instrumentations.
10775176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Twist and Shout—arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by the Beatles in 1963, and years
later prominently featured in the movie "Ferris
Bueller's Day Off," this catchy rock favorite
never grows old. This arrangement gives every
section of the band a chance to play the melody
at some point, and no solos are required. Easy
to learn, this one is sure to be tons of fun for
players, parents and audiences everywhere! It's
also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Any way you play, it's
highly recommended!
10461406 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Uma Thurman—arr. John Berry. 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 series The
Munsters. This easy-to-learn arrangement will
quickly become one of your students' favorites,
and a memorable choice for any performance.
It's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10625173 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Viva La Vida—Coldplay/arr. John Berry. Recorded
by Coldplay in 2008, Viva La Vida has shown it has
staying power with its strong rhythmic base and
catchy melodies. This very easy chart will come
together quickly with limited rehearsal time. Perfect
for young jazz bands, it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations and the bass
lines and piano voicings are completely notated.
10523764 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H What a Wonderful World—Douglas & Weiss/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Giving your beginning band great tunes
like this to play will turn them on to jazz forever!
You just can't beat the appeal of the tune Louis
Armstrong made so famous, and it's surely stood
the test of time. This very playable version is nicely
scored where each section gets a piece of the
melody.Very highly recommended!
2470819 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H You've Got a Friend in Me (from "Toy Story 2")
—Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel. This swingin'
arrangement for beginning jazzers is based on the
version by the character Wheezy featured in "Toy
Story 2." The saxes enjoy most of the melody, but
the brass get their chance too, along with a written
solo or soli for the trumpets. This memorable salute
to friendship is sure to be enjoyed by audiences of
all ages! A CD is included and it is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Pop • All Levels
Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice.
You can buy any of these titles with confidence!
Bad to the Bone—George Thorogood/arr. Allen Gray.
This was a big hit for George Thorogood and the Destroyers, and this
down n' dirty, bluesy shuffle version is the perfect vehicle for showing
some attitude and flexing your band's blues muscles. With big brass
hits and a melody your crowd will instantly recognize, this chart roars.
The improvised solo sections are in everyone's favorite solo keys of
B-flat and E-flat. This is definitely one to check out!
10881452 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
Blackbird (Little Big Band)—
Lennon & McCartney/arr. Mark Taylor.
The haunting and distinctive Blackbird, from The Beatles' White
Album, is adapted here in a moderate and soft samba style in the Little
Big Band format. Trumpet and alto sax are featured on the melody and
for written or improvised solos. This creative chart also has some nice
ensemble trades with the drums. Flexibly scored for three saxes, two
trumpets, one trombone, and four rhythm with optional additional parts
for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
10909026 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 45.00
Boogie Shoes—arr. Paul Murtha.
In a playful disco style, this very easy chart of the KC and the Sunshine
Band hit from 1975 features fun parts for every section. This solid rocker
features multiple options for soloists with written samples provided and
is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Get your
groove on with this highly recommended chart!
10909020 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
Cecilia—Paul Simon/arr. Mathew Montgomery.
Take a classic Paul Simon melody, add an energetic samba style, an
opening alto sax melody solo, then gradually layer in more voices, and
you have a chart that is well on the way to be thrilling! All players are
involved before the saxes are featured in a very cool a cappella soli,
plus an alto soloist can really stretch out in an extended solo section.
Make sure to check out this must-have chart!
10811526 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 60.00
Dance to the Music—Sylvester Stewart/arr. Paul Murtha.
This infectious pop and funk hit from 1968 was originally recorded by Sly
and the Family Stone. Paul Murtha's version for young players features a
fun groove and active parts in all sections. The solo section can be opened
up, however, sample solos are provided for alto sax, trumpet, and trombone
along with chord/scale sheets in all keys. Also, it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. An entertaining blast from the past!
10842295 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Despacito—arr. Paul Murtha.
Setting records for most views on YouTube and topping the pop charts
in several countries, Despacito was recorded by Puerto Rican singer
Luis Fonsi with rapper Daddy Yankee (and later remixed with Justin
Bieber). With its infectious Latin pop style and catchy melody, here is
a great sounding and effective version for jazz ensemble!
10842281 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love—arr. John Berry.
This infectious, fun and rockin' tune from the '60s boasts notable
recordings by Wilson Pickett, The Rolling Stones and most famously
The Blues Brothers. This very easy chart is skillfully scored for all
sections, requires no solos, and is playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10909016 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
Feel It Still—arr. John Berry.
Recorded by Portugal. The Man., this pop hit contains an energetic
drive and an appealing retro style. In this easy arrangement, the
melody is effectively passed from section to section and there are no
solos required. This medium tempo rocker will also sound great with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10909008
Jazz Ensemble
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Finesse—Bruno Mars/arr. John Wasson.
Here's another in a long line of monster pop hits from Bruno Mars!
Finesse uses a funky hip-hop shuffle style along with infectious
harmonies and catchy riffs. Every section gets a workout, and there's a
short written or improvised solo for trumpet. Highly recommended!
10909000 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Gimme Some Lovin'—arr. Roger Holmes.
Recorded in 1966 by the Spencer Davis Group, this classic rock hit is a true
icon of the era and still popular today. This powerful arrangement features
the signature bass riff and familiar style and melodies from the original.
10908994 Jazz Ensemble
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Havana—arr. Terry White.
This breakout hit recorded by Camila Cabello helped bring Latin music
to the pop charts. This arrangement for young players is easy to learn
and includes sample written solos for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and
trombone. It's also thoughtfully scored to sound great with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10909006
Jazz Ensemble
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Knock on Wood—arr. Paul Murtha.
Although originally recorded by Eddie Floyd in 1966, Knock on Wood
has remained popular thanks to covers by artists such as Otis Redding,
David Bowie, and Eric Clapton. Featuring powerful and solid scoring,
this dynamic version for developing players has a brief written or ad lib
solo for alto sax and is based on the swing-shuffle hit recorded by Amii
Stewart in 1979. Highly recommended!
10909002 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Living for the City—Stevie Wonder/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Stevie Wonder's sultry, medium rock tune first appeared on his
landmark 1973 album Innervisions. Rick Stitzel's authentic-sounding
and convincing chart for young players includes all the signature riffs,
easy meter changes, and written or improvised solo spots for alto
or tenor sax. Plus, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10909018 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00
Welcome to the Jungle—arr. Rick Stitzel.
Recorded by Guns N' Roses in the 1980s, this rocker has become
a classic and is often heard in TV and film. Set here for younger
players, it still retains the relentless drive and energy of the original.
There's a short written solo for alto or tenor sax while the brass carry
the signature riffs. Also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this one will be great fun for younger players!
10842291 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
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