J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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81 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com JAZZ ENSEMBLE Go to cart CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY medium to advanced 4 (Not So) Silent Night—arr. Mike Collins-Dowden. A not so silent night? You bet! This half-time swing/ funk arrangement takes Silent Night and gives the familiar tune a funky twist. With its infectious groove, killer harmonies, and dynamic twists and turns, this one will be a favorite. Make sure to check out the horns-only call and response section and the optional parts that are included for expanded instrumentation. The solo section features some improvised solos for any instrument and there is a suggested scale sheet in every part to help soloists be successful. It will be a (Not So) Silent Night at your holiday concert! 11000464 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00 H The Nutcracker Suite (Nine Movement Suite) —arr. Strayhorn & Ellington/ed. Lindberg. This authentic edition of Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite," as arranged in 1960 by Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington, was assembled from the original manuscripts held in the Strayhorn Repository and the Ellington Collection of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History. For purposes of accuracy, the manuscripts were cross-checked carefully with the original Duke Ellington Orchestra recording. Edited by Jeff Lindberg, this nine-movement suite is part of the Jazz Legend Series. 10093221 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 399.00 H Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer—Johnny Marks/arr. Chris Sharp. Take your band on a tour of musical styles as everyone's favorite Christmas song gets a special treatment by arranger Chris Sharp. Opening with a slow trumpet solo a la Harry James, it soon breaks into an up-tempo swing that will have everyone's toes tappin'! Then, it goes alternating through rock, swing, and salsa styles before it finally makes a big, bluesy, big-band finish. Highly recommended! 2700682 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00 Santa Baby—arr. Gordon Goodwin. In the hands of master arranger and composer Gordon Goodwin, this often-recorded Christmas novelty becomes a holiday tour de force for big bands. It's a shuffle at about 135 bpm with the melody played by bass trombone! More features include a sax soli, optional piccolo in alto 2, and the lead trumpet range is up to written high G. Add in a few modulations with solo space provided for altos 1 and 2, tenors 1 and 2, trumpet 4, and trombones and you have a swingin', fun, and clever chart in every way! 10513950 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . A 70.00 4 Tis the Season to Be Funky—arr. Doug Beach & George Shutack. Bring the holidays on in a funky fashion with this medley of Christmas classics! The funky groove will have everyone tapping their feet or even dancing in the aisles! Familiar tunes, solid voicings, and written or improvised solo space all add up to a medley that will be the hit of your holiday program. Everything desired in an accessible holiday chart! 10999964 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00 We Three Kings—arr. Chris Sharp. Chris Sharp's jazz waltz version of this Christmas classic makes a powerful jazz statement at any holiday concert. Featuring a written or ad-lib tenor solo before an epic stop-time ensemble section from the band, this chart has plenty of excitement in store for the listener. The brass really gets a chance to wail on the melody to bring this chart to big ending. Play some jazz on your holiday concert! 10752091 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 50.00 We Wish You a Merry Christmas—arr. Rich Woolworth. This chart begins with a simple, unison opening statement giving way to a grandiose chorale setting before settling into an accessible Basie-style swing groove. There's a tenor solo, a quick re-statement of the melody, and suddenly it goes to an up-tempo, double-time jazz feel. As quickly as it began, it returns to the chorale setting for a big finish. Wish your audiences a "Merry Christmas" with this chart that will be the perfect holiday concert closer! 10881482 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00 4 What Child Is This?—arr. Rich DeRosa. Rich DeRosa continues to amaze with his creative arrangements of traditional Christmas songs. This time, he has incorporated the legendary Wayne Shorter classic Footprints into this Christmas favorite and the result is nothing short of spectacular! There are written melody solos for both alto saxophone and trombone with an extended improvised alto sax solo that soars to a climatic finish. Doubles include flute for tenor sax 1 and flugelhorns for trumpets. Real jazz for your holiday performances! 10999308 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 55.00 Winter Wonderland—arr. Jack Cooper. This one is a creative and swinging chart on a wonderful holiday standard with optional written solos for tenor sax, trumpet or trombone. It features a big shout chorus, sax section solis and a lead trumpet range that goes to written A above the staff (optional Bb). Quick to prepare and an effective holiday chart, it swings all the way! 10028157 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00 BEST SELLERS Christmas & Holiday Medium Buy jazz charts that work! These selections, listed in order of their popularity, are chosen most often by directors. Deck the Halls with All Sorts of Funky— arr. Erik Sherburne. 10882824 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 It Swings Upon a Midnight Clear— arr. Larry Neeck. 10882822 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 We Wish You a Merry Christmas— arr. Rich Woolworth. 10881482 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Joy to the World—arr. Rich DeRosa. 10759932 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)— Torme & Wells/arr. Mark Taylor. 10617888 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Go Tell It on the Mountain— arr. Mat Montgomery. 10757076 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 Comfort and Joy—arr. Rick Hirsch. 10452118 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 The Little Drummer Boy—arr. Rob Holmes. 10513909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!— Jule Styne/arr. Alan Baylock. 10311437 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 Hot Chocolate (from "The Polar Express")— Ballard & Silvestri/arr. John Berry. 2481655 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 HOLIDAY FAVORITES for VOCAL SOLO with JAZZ ENSEMBLE ese wonderful Christmas tunes, all done up to feature a vocal soloist, will provide special moments in Christmas or winter concerts! All I Want for Christmas Is You—arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994, this familiar tune has become a perennial holiday favorite. Arranged here as a vocal or tenor sax solo feature with big band, the opening rubato section is followed by a medium tempo shuffle groove. Sure to liven up any holiday or winter concert, this is highly recommended! Vocal Key: F 10775158 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00 H Baby, It's Cold Outside—Frank Loesser/arr. Paul Murtha. Perhaps no popular Christmas standard has the instant recognition than that of Frank Loesser's Baby, It's Cold Outside! Often performed as a vocal duet for a girl and guy, this versatile arrangement will also work as a vocal solo with tenor sax playing the guy's vocal part. In addition, optional parts are included allowing the duet to be performed using flugelhorn and tenor sax. This familiar classic is sure to be a hit for holiday or winter performances. Vocal key of C. Highly recommended! 10522926 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (Vocal & Tenor Sax Duet or Flugelhorn & Tenor Sax Duet). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00 H Christmas Time Is Here—Vince Guaraldi/arr. Roger Holmes. Vince Guaraldi's touching ballad from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will feel as familiar as an old friend. This feature for vocal soloist makes a simply wonderful addition to your holiday concert! Vocal in C. 2470804 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 H Everybody's Waitin' for the Man with the Bag—arr. Rick Stitzel. Composed in the '50s, this entertaining holiday tune has been recorded notably by Kay Starr, and more recently by the Brian Setzer Orchestra. For vocalist and big band, this is a dynamic and swingin' addition to any holiday performance! Vocal in A-flat. 10283028 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas—arr. Dave Wolpe. This sentimental Christmas favorite will never go out of style, and Dave Wolpe's satisfying arrangement is a great way to feature your vocalist during the holidays. Vocal in G. 2188910 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 48.00 Jingle Bells—arr. John Clayton. Adapted from the chart he did for Diana Krall, and recorded with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra on her Christmas Songs CD, here is John Clayton's joyous, uptempo swing chart on this holiday favorite. These jinglin' bells never sounded so good! Now includes complimentary Smack Dab in the Middle CD. Vocal keys: B-flat, B and C. 10052515 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 60.00 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!—Jule Styne/arr. Roger Holmes. With the vocal part in the key of Db and modualting to the key of Eb, this great holiday standard works super in a swing feel and is a perfect choice for your holiday concert! 2249704 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00 H Santa Baby—arr. Roger Holmes. Originally recorded by Eartha Kitt in the 1950s, this clever and cute holiday favorite has also been recorded by a wide variety of artists in addition to being featured in the movie "Elf." This medium swing arrangement is a natural for vocal solo with jazz band and is sure to be a highlight of any holiday concert. Highly recommended! Vocal in E-flat. 10317251 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town—Coots & Gillespie/arr. Dave Wolpe. You'd better watch out, because Dave Wolpe's up-tempo arrangement of this holiday favorite really brings Santa to town! This one features the vocalist in a special way and includes a tenor sax part which can be substituted for the vocal part. Vocal in G. 2227478 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 54.00 Silver Bells—arr. Rick Stitzel. Recorded by countless jazz artists through the years, this holiday classic is arranged here in a medium tempo swing style. It features your vocalist or tenor sax soloist and will sound great with limited rehearsal time. A guaranteed holiday concert crowd pleaser! Vocal Key: F 10908986 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00 H White Christmas—Irving Berlin/arr. Roger Holmes. You can't go wrong with one of the best holiday songs ever written! Roger's chart will bring out the best in any vocalist, and will bring out the smiles in any audience! Vocal in Bb. 2328094 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00