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BLUES & SWING very easy
Blues & Swing
Very Easy
42nd Street—Harry Warren/arr. Paul Cook. This
familiar tune works great for young jazz ensembles!
You can't beat a classic tune set in a straight-
ahead, upbeat swing style! This one will come
together quite easily, since the lines fit together so
naturally. Each of the horn sections get a chance
on the melody, making it a fine showcase for the
entire ensemble! Highly recommended!
2474198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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Absolutely Positively—Gregory Yasinitsky. This
slow shuffle chart really gets down at an easier
grade level! Everyone gets to play as it's mostly
full ensemble writing and all your players can
concentrate on style. The bluesy sound emphasizes
the groove, there's a written or ad lib solo for lead
alto, and it's playable with as few as nine players
including rhythm section. Absolutely!
10009059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
All 'Dem Leaves—Ryan Erik Adamsons. This
swing original for beginning groups is based on
the chord changes to Autumn Leaves. The brass
ranges are very accessible with trumpet up to F5
and D-flat4 for trombone. Rhythm section parts
provide the drummer with a great concept of what
to play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines
are provided. The solo section is written out with solo
sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist
students in improvisation. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, All 'Dem
Leaves provides an excellent vehicle for instructional
and performance opportunities for young jazz bands.
10754213 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
All of Me—arr. Paul Murtha. One of the iconic
tunes from the swing era, this enduring standard
has been recorded by countless artists ranging from
Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Benny Goodman,
Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra, to more recent
recordings by Michael Buble, Ani DiFranco, and
Eric Clapton. This easy arrangement provides a
perfect way to teach the elements of swing style in
a relaxed and medium tempo, plus it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10617924 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Another Song to Swing—Peter Blair. This
swinging original for young groups is based on
the chord changes to the jazz standard There
Will Never Be Another You. The brass ranges are
very accessible, the rhythm section parts provide
the drummer with a great concept of what to
play, and notated piano voicings and bass lines
are provided as well as a guitar chord chart. The
solo section is written out with solo sheets provided
in all keys along with scales to assist students
in improvisation. Playable with 9 to 17 players,
optional parts are included for flute, clarinet, horn
in F, tuba and vibes. A great chart for teaching style!
10700295 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr. John
Berry. Here is an easy swing version of a timeless
classic! The saxes are in the spotlight, but there's
also a short solo for trumpet (cued in all parts if
you prefer a section feature.) Skillfully arranged for
inexperienced bands, and it even works well for
bands with limited instrumentation.
2470820 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle Book")
—arr. Paul Murtha. Ever since The Bare
Necessities was first introduced in the classic movie
"The Jungle Book," this catchy tune has remained a
familiar favorite. Featured again in the 2016 movie,
here is an easy arrangement that will make young
jazz bands sound terrific. Parents, players and
audiences will enjoy this swinging favorite designed
especially for young jazz musicians! Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Basically Basie—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
Learning music in the style of the great Count
Basie Band is an essential experience for any
jazz musician. This accessible chart is a swinging
original featuring many of the components so
often heard in the Count's music: a riff-based
melody, blues changes and a piano presenting
the first statement of the melody. Scored at
the very easy level for as few as five horns with
rhythm section and expandable to full big band,
Basically Basie includes written or improvised
solos for all with full ensemble backgrounds and
optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F for
expanded instrumentations. Not only is this a great
teaching chart, it's highly recommended as great
performance repertoire!
10558389 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Blue Flu—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
Teaching opportunities abound in this straight-
ahead swing chart for young groups. Solid swing
figures, blues-based changes and plenty of full
ensemble work all combine to create a chart that
everyone can enjoy and learn from. It's playable
with as few as four players and rhythm section on
up to standard big-band instrumentation, and every
player has an opportunity to solo with suggested or
improvised solos. Optional parts are also included
for flute, clarinet and horn in F.
10754235 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H Blue Train—John Coltrane/arr. Paul Murtha.
Introduce your young players to jazz legend
John Coltrane with this medium-tempo blues
tune featuring an easy-to-play melody and solid
tutti-style rhythms for the ensemble. In addition,
the blues changes and moderate tempo make
it a comfortable setting for developing soloists.
Suggested solos are included, or they may be
improvised. Highly recommended! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10061497 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H Blues Machine—Michael Sweeney. This is a top-
notch blues original for beginning bands! It's perfect
for teaching style, introducing the "blues scale" as
a basis for improvisation. Your beginners will play
better after they learn this super chart, and they will
want to tackle more challenging blues charts!
2267052 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Blues Testing—Dean Sorenson. Finally, a test
that students will look forward to taking! This
straight-ahead swinger is ideal for teaching
swing rhythm interpretation and improvising on
a blues scale. Equally suited to any program, it's
a very easy arrangement with completely flexible
instrumentation. Written solos are included for
all instruments, and it's playable by virtually any
combination of instruments from four players
and rhythm section on up to full jazz ensemble
instrumentation. Highly recommended!
10607154 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Boom Boom—John Lee Hooker/arr. John Berry.
Recorded by legendary blues singer John Lee
Hooker in 1961, this tune remains one of his most
identifiable and enduring songs. Here's a bluesy
swing setting for young players that includes the
signature question and answer format along with
a suggested solo for any saxophone, then any
trumpet, plus a short feature spot for trombones.
It's also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10461402 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
H C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Whether you know this one as C-Jam Blues or
Duke's Place, you sure will recognize all the great
Ellington writing! Even the most inexperienced
bands can do a fine performance on this jazz
classic. The suggested solos are included in the
parts for the entire section, so you can make it
a soli feature if you prefer. There's a marvelous
ensemble tutti section that starts softly then
builds to the end.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Charlie the Cat—Lachlan Davidson. Charlie the
Cat is about swing, melody and coolness for the
youngest of jazz players. Played at about 120 BPM,
the features include a slinky melody, solid and safe
ensemble passages, and an effective rhythm-only
section leading to the short written solos for alto,
tenor, and trumpet. Chord symbols are included
for those wanting to try their hand at improvisation.
All this, and it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. A great little chart for
teaching the swing style!
10910521 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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Blues & Swing
Very Easy
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The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle Book")
—arr. Paul Murtha.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
C-Jam Blues—Duke Ellington/arr. Rick Stitzel.
2470818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
The Pink Panther—
Henry Mancini/arr. Mike Lewis.
2423234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
You've Got a Friend in Me (from "Toy Story 2")
—Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10283174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Come Fly with Me—
Jimmy Van Heusen/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10297530 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Sonnymoon for Two—
Sonny Rollins/arr. Paul Murtha.
10681403 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
All 'Dem Leaves—Ryan Erik Adamsons.
10754213 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Moanin'—
Thelonious Monk/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2473680 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
All of Me—arr. Paul Murtha.
10617924 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Blue Train—John Coltrane/arr. Paul Murtha.
10061497 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
A great start for young improvisers!
JAZZDECK
Textbook in a Box
Brian Switzer. For teachers,
students and performers, JazzDeck
is comprised of 54 high-grade
playing cards color-coded by chord
type to systematically illustrate
the ways to excel as a jazz soloist.
Each card presents players with
the basic notes necessary to sound
good over a given chord, followed
by those they need to know to
sound great. With its elegant
presentation and multidimensional
platform, JazzDeck is especially
suited to players at any level who
might find traditional music notation
and theory intimidating. JazzDeck
transposes for each instrument,
allowing teachers to lead groups
through chord changes without
having to respell chords in each
key. The fastest way to sound great
playing jazz! See a video overview
on jwpepper.com.
10490922 Flexible Instrumentation
Jazz Study . . . . . . . . . 19.95
Teach the basics of jazz!
EFFECTIVE
ETUDES for JAZZ -
VOLUME 1
Mike Carubia & Jeff Jarvis.
Effective Etudes for Jazz - Volume
1 contains 18 songs in the swing
idiom that are progressive in
difficulty and are based on chord
changes to popular standards.
Each tune has a chord reference
chart and includes annotations
below the staves for recognition
of commonly used motifs and
the use of non-harmonic tones.
Designed for practice, auditions
and performances, this collection
will help players learn to interpret
the swing style and recognize
the chord changes to each of the
songs presented. The compact
disc included with each book
contains soloist and rhythm section
tracks for modeling, and rhythm-
section-only tracks for practice
and performance. his is a most
excellent resource for intermediate
to advanced players who want to
learn improvisation and style! Audio
can be downloaded for free from
the publisher's website.
5990034 Flute Book/CD . . . . . . 21.95
5990035 Alto Sax Book/CD . . . 21.95
5990036 Tenor Sax Book/CD. . 21.95
5990037 Baritone Sax Book/CD 21.95
5990038 Trumpet Book/CD . . . 21.95
5990039 Trombone Book/CD . 21.95
5990040 Piano Book/CD . . . . . 24.00
5990041 Guitar Book/CD . . . . . 21.95
5990042 Bass Guitar or String Bass
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . 21.95
