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JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
Blast from the Past—Rick Stitzel. With its
retro, medium-rock style, this very easy Rick Stitzel
original sounds great! Based on a question-and-
answer format between the brass and saxes, this
appealing chart is simple to learn and requires no
solos. Blast from the Past is also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10909022 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Deck the Halls—arr. Ryan Fraley. It's holiday
mash-up time! This is a clever combination of
the traditional carol with sultry Brazilian jazz a la
Stan Getz. Two transcribed solos are provided for
tenor sax and trumpet (or flugelhorn) that mirror
the recorded solos, or they can be improvised as
desired. The rhythm section parts are fully realized
along with suggested piano voicings and bass lines.
This is a relaxed and laid-back chart that features
sectional solis and the full ensemble for a fresh
and modern addition to holiday concert repertoire.
Optional parts are included for flute/violin, clarinet
and F horn, and the lead trumpet range is to written
E top of staff. Highly recommended!
10881874 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .ME 52.00
Five Star Funk—Doug Beach &
George Shutack.
Every program needs a great
funk chart and this accessible original will get a five
star rating from both the band and the crowd. Solid
ensemble scoring, written or improvised solos for
any player, and a style that is appealing to young
players make this an exceptional choice for young
jazz bands. Plus, it sounds great with as few as four
horns and rhythm section on up to expanded jazz
ensemble instrumentation. Authentic-sounding funk
at the very easy grade level!
10882578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
Gears—Les Sabina. Gears combines old school
funk and modal rock, along with a bit of blues-
tinged melody. The solo section is written out, and
solo sheets in all keys with scales to assist young
players with improvisation are included. It's melodic
for the style and includes a rhythm section interlude
that provides a nice contrast to the solidly scored
ensemble sections. Playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations, this is an ideal choice
for instruction and performance!
10857531 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .ME 48.00
Goodbye, Pork Pie Hat—Charles Mingus/
arr. Alan Baylock.
Alan Baylock has created a
sonic landscape for the full ensemble and a tenor
saxophone soloist from one of Charles Mingus's most
lovely and soulful ballads. The tenor gets the spotlight
with an elongated introduction and cadenzas at the
end while the full band is highlighted with beautifully
scored ensemble passages in between. The lead
trumpet range is to written B-flat and optional parts
are included for flute and vibes. Ideal as a festival
change-of-pace selection, it's also perfect for almost
any program. A truly superb setting!
10867433 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
How Insensitive (Insensatez)—
Antonio Carlos Jobim/arr. Paul Murtha.
This beautiful bossa nova melody by Antonio Carlos
Jobim has become a familiar standard as recorded
by numerous jazz artists. The accessible Paul
Murtha chart features smooth and tasteful scoring
for the entire ensemble and is also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10909010 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Made in the Shade—Dean Sorenson.
This swinging minor groove chart is right in the
pocket. Minor keys are ideal vehicles for beginning
improvisers, and your soloists will sound like
seasoned vets in no time on this easy progression.
With its solid and accessible scoring, everyone
gets in on the action. The open solo section allows
anyone to improvise using the included scale sheets
or to solo with the written solos in all parts. It also
features a completely flexible instrumentation that's
playable with only four players and rhythm section
on up to expanded jazz ensemble. A super chart for
young players!
10910555 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
Mary Did You Know?—arr. Rich Sigler.
This extremely popular, contemporary Christmas
standard has been set here for developing jazz
ensembles as a beautiful rock ballad to be played
around 98 bpm. The opening melody is written to
feature a tenor saxophonist on this tender ballad.
The lead trumpet range is to written F top line and
optional parts are included for flute, clarinet and
vibes. A very sweet and appropriate chart for the
holiday season, this will be the centerpiece of your
holiday or winter concert!
10869806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .ME 48.00
Midnight Express—Doug Beach &
George Shutack. Here is the perfect combination
of an infectious melody, great scoring and many of
the swing figures that are essential for young players
to learn. Midnight Express is a medium swinger
and features mostly the full ensemble along with
written or improvised solos for any player. Especially
appealing are flexible instrumentation options from
four horns and rhythm on up to expanded jazz band
instrumentation. Young jazz band players will always
anticipate playing this one!
10882580 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
Paper Jam—Paul Clark. Young jazz ensembles
will have lots of fun developing their swing chops
with this creative and very easy chart! The trumpets
get a chance to use the wa-wa effect, piano gets to
show off with short written fills, and the drummer
has a short or extended solo spot. The open solo
section with written solos included allows the
soloists to trade off with the band background parts,
so they don't have to solo for the full 12 measures.
It could also work equally well at a slower tempo.
All this, and it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Paper Jam is effective,
easy, fun, and highly recommended!
10882802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Prog Pacific—Ryan Fraley. With a bit of
progressive rock and a lot of half-time funk, this
great chart can be rounded out with optional
synthesizer and electric guitar. The sticky grooves
and melodies drive the point home. Two carefully
transcribed solos are provided for trumpet and
guitar that match the superb recorded solos, or
they can be improvised as desired. Optional parts
are included for flute/violin, clarinet and F horn, and
the lead trumpet range is to G top of staff. You can
have fun and experiment with different effects in the
optional synthesizer part that's well worth the effort.
Serious fun and great change-of-pace programming!
10881878 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .M 52.00
Return of the Pink Flamingo—
Dean Sorenson. The party starts here with this
driving rock tune that features bluesy syncopated
lines! It's a perfect opener or closer. The open solo
section has solos for anyone with the included
scale sheets or the written solos in all the parts,
and there are some cool rhythm breaks following
the solo section. The flexible scoring will sound full
and complete with as few as nine players on up to
expanded jazz ensemble instrumentation. Dynamic
and fun!
10910563 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Running with Scissors—Gordon Goodwin.
Running with Scissors is a very hip, funky groove
chart played around 168 bpm. It's loaded with
classic Gordon Goodwin flair, plus sample solos are
provided for C instruments, E-flat alto or bari saxes,
B-flat tenor, B-flat trumpet, and trombone. It begins
as a nice, quiet funk groove, develops, and has
great textural variation between the rhythm section
and horns. The lead trumpet range is to written
high C with an optional D. Included is an auxiliary
percussion part and optional parts for flute and
vibes. More accessible than many Gordon Goodwin
charts, your band and its audiences will totally enjoy
this one. Highly recommended!
10867429 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . MA 52.00
St. Nick Takes It to the House—
arr. Paul Clark.
Young jazzers will enjoy this funky
version of Jolly Old Saint Nicholas! Written solos are
included, but since the solo section uses only two
chords, this is a great way to get some improvisation
going on. It's also playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. So, pass out the
Santa hats and "take it to the house" at your holiday
concert! Highly recommended!
10882810 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Step Right Up—Dean Sorenson. Jazz bands
are always stressed for rehearsal time, and this
swinging chart helps players develop their solo
chops and ensemble skills at the same time. It
features an easy blues that uses the blues scale
for melodic material. The open solo section allows
anyone to improvise using the included scale sheets
or to solo with the suggested solos in all the parts.
A potent shout section for the full ensemble follows
the solo section. Additionally, the instrumentation
is completely flexible - this one is playable with four
players plus rhythm section on up to expanded
jazz ensemble. An outstanding teaching and
performance chart!
10910557 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
Tenor Madness—Sonny Rollins/
arr. Michael Sweeney.
In this riff-based
jazz standard, Michael Sweeney simplifies the
figures just a touch to make it more playable by
beginning groups, but authentic enough that it
still really swings! Playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations, this is a great
introduction to Sonny Rollins with flexible solo
opportunities using the included sample solos or
the blues scale. Highly recommended!
10914012 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
What Is This Thing Called Love?—
Cole Porter/arr. Paul Baker.
First of all, it's
Cole Porter, and secondly it's Paul Baker! This
swinger on the great Cole Porter standard features
outstanding sectional interplay. Every section has
solis, especially the saxes, and there are great tutti
passages for the entire ensemble. Add written or
ad lib solos for trumpet and tenor, a tempo around
160 bpm, and you have an exceptional chart. Our
highest recommendation!
10867424 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .ME 48.00
Your Time Will Come—Roger Schmidli.
Your Time Will Come is a slow rock ballad in 3/4
time that features a trumpet soloist throughout. It
can optionally feature an alto saxophone soloist. The
solo part is very accessible with the trumpet range
going to F, top of staff. Featuring a pensive and
lyrical melody, the solo part is written with options
for embellishment and an improvisation section.
The whole ensemble also has moments in the
spotlight as there are effective tension and release
dynamic contrasts. Additional parts are included for
optional expanded instrumentations. This is a great
opportunity to feature a developing soloist!
10910527 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .ME 55.00
OPTIONAL EXPANDED INSTRUMENTATION -
NEW TITLES for 2018
Do you have players in your concert band that want to participate in the jazz band, but play nontraditional jazz instruments?
These new charts are arranged for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation, but have optional parts included for flute, clarinet,
horn in F, and often baritone and tuba. Everyone can have a jazz experience with these great new charts. See more than 650 charts playable
with optional expanded instrumentation at jwpepper.com.
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