J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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42019 Editors' Choice lNew for 2019 HPepper Basic Library ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 32 JAZZ ENSEMBLE Go to cart BIG BAND STANDARDS / BALLADS very easy & easy H Pennsylvania 6-5000—Jerry Gray/arr. John Berry. Here's a perfect touch of swing era nostalgia with this signature tune from the Glenn Miller Orchestra. All the elements of the original are here in this more accessible version including the famous sax melody, written trumpet and alto solos and, of course, full band vocals. A real crowd pleaser! 10028094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 45.00 10029094E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . .ME 23.00 H Perdido—Juan Tizol/arr. Victor Lopez. Mambo! Arranger Victor Lopez has masterfully intertwined a mambo and a swing feel in this great Juan Tizol jazz classic. Featuring a fully notated tenor sax solo, lead trumpet range to written A, a brief sax soli and lots of excitement throughout, this chart is pure fun to hear and play! Don't be "lost", play Perdido! Optional expanded instrumentation. 10093181 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00 4 Perdido (Little Big Band)—Juan Tizol/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the favorites performed by the Duke Ellington Orchestra, Perdido is a happy and upbeat riff tune set in a swing style. This great sounding chart in the six-horn format (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, trombone and rhythm section) features variety in scoring, an open solo section, and a terrific shout chorus for the entire ensemble. Additional optional parts are included for alto, tenor and trombone. Perfect for additional opportunities for key players! 11100186 Jazz Ensemble (Little Big Band). . . . . . . .ME 45.00 Saint Louis Blues—W.C Handy/arr. Mike Collins- Dowden. This very playable rendition of the early blues classic opens with a sultry trumpet solo and then breaks into a medium tempo shuffle with a call and response section between the solo trumpet and ensemble. Also featured are a nice sax section soli, an open solo section on everybody's favorite Bb blues changes, and a break strain. Nice chart without being difficult! 10094904 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 50.00 H Shiny Stockings—Frank Foster/arr. Greg Yasini- tsky. Frank Foster's composition Shiny Stockings is one of the greatest jazz tunes ever for big band. Arranged by Greg Yasinitsky and scored at an accessible level, this chart has all the ingredients you expect plus a few short section solis and an ensemble shout chorus. This arrangement stays very close to the original, yet is more accessible for developing groups. Other features include a written solo for 2nd trumpet with the lead trumpet range to written A above the staff. This Basie classic belongs in every jazz library! Highly recommended! Optional expanded instrumentation. 10071900 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00 H Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/arr. Vince Gassi. Accessible and fun to rehearse and play, this timeless swing tune contains all the key ingredients for a real crowd pleaser! It features the iconic drum pattern as it recurs throughout and the solid swing style that has become so familiar over the decades. Other features include easy brass ranges (with trumpet 1 to written E top space), a written drum solo and a big shout chorus as the modulation brings it all home. Here's a great chart that will be an essential part of your jazz ensemble library. Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10277443 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 42.00 H Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/trans. Mike Lewis. Here it is...perhaps the most recognizable swing tune of all time! This incredible transcription is as close as you're going to come to the original (which included clarinet and less than a full compliment of brass). This chart is scored for a standard 5 saxes, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones and rhythm, but aside from that, it is the original as played by Benny Goodman. Every lick is there, including all the Gene Krupa drum breaks! This chart is a must for every big band's library! 2411486 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 60.00 H Sing, Sing, Sing—Louie Prima/arr. Victor Lopez. Yep, this is the Sing, Sing, Sing you know and love, made famous by Gene Krupa and the Benny Goodman Orchestra, only arranged for young players by Victor Lopez. The classic drum solo that can be opened up for as much excitement as the crowd can stand, along with a written-out tenor solo, reasonable brass ranges and lots of meaty ensembles keep this great chart exciting. It will also sound full with reduced instrumentation or with the optional, non-jazz band parts. It's still a showstopper! Highly recommended! 2702806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 48.00 H Sing, Sing, Sing—Louis Prima/arr. Gordon Goodwin. A few twists and turns added to the original Benny Goodman swing version make this chart a definite crowd and band pleaser. Gordon Goodwin's arrangement features a clarinet part and an alternate alto 1 part in lieu of clarinet. Solo changes are provided for all saxophone parts and clarinet, and the lead trumpet range is to high F-sharp. While not recorded by Goodwin's Big Phat Band, it's a staple of the band's library and is played often in live performances. It's a wonderful rendition of this big band classic! 10311471 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . A 70.00 Skyliner—Charlie Barnet/arr. Sammy Nestico. After a brief "vacation" from writing, and at the age of 94, Sammy Nestico is back! As a tribute to Charlie Barnet's signature tune here is a stunning flag- waver from the master himself. Sammy joined the Charlie Barnet band on trombone in 1946, and he specifically chose this tune to "give it a new suit of clothes." No solos are required, but this powerhouse chart features a workout for every section of the band. Alto Sax 1 doubles on Soprano Sax. 10931668 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . A 60.00 Splanky—Neal Hefti/arr. Sammy Nestico. For years, directors have been waiting for the release of the original Basie version of this great blues classic. It's full of Sammy's unique ensemble writing and has plenty of room for blues solos. 2185155 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00 Stompin' at the Savoy—arr. Greg Yasinitsky. After the initial statement, Greg Yasinitsky gives this Benny Goodman treasure an updated and contemporary flair while remaining true to the original. It's all there in this exciting chart... nice dynamic contrasts, a stop-time section, a sax section soli, ensemble interludes, a written or improvised trumpet 2 solo, and it's all played around 168 bpm. The lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the staff and optional parts are included for expanded instrumentations. Solid with proven appeal! 10513990 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00 String of Pearls—Jerry Gray/arr. Mike Lewis. Arranger Mike Lewis has taken this swinging Glenn Miller hit and arranged it for easy jazz ensemble. His clever reworking of the solo sections and the descending harmony line makes this chart very playable for the young jazz musician. The trumpet 1 range is to written F top line and it features instrumentation options from 9 to 19 players. This is one of the ultimate crowd pleasers and it's ideal for any performance! 10049681 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 42.00 H Take the 'A' Train—Billy Strayhorn/arr. Vince Gassi. This chart swings all the way and is very playable by a young jazz ensemble. Arranger Vince Gassi offers a fresh take on this classic, yet captures the essence of this well-known Strayhorn composition made famous by Ellington. It's scored exactly right for younger players... not too difficult but with fun-to-play parts. With brief written solos for 1st alto sax and 1st trumpet, and easy ranges, it also has plenty of dynamics to teach. A superb chart you will play for years to come! Optional reduced or expanded instrumentation. 10066743 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 42.00 Take the 'A' Train—Billy Strayhorn/arr. Alan Baylock. Think of Take the "A" Train with a contemporary flair and you have the idea behind this inventive chart by Alan Baylock. Opening in a swing groove then alternating with a funk feel, bari sax, bass trombone, guitar and bass have the initial melodic statement in this terrific chart. Solo space is available for alto sax 1, trombone 1, bari sax and trumpet 2 and the lead trumpet range is to written D above the staff. A modern yet superb chart of a tune everyone knows. Festival material! 10071911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .MA 60.00 Take the 'A' Train (Original Version)—Billy Strayhorn/trans. David Berger. This very special, historic publication is an exact transcription of the 1941 version recorded by Duke Ellington. David Berger's expertise is evident in the completely voiced rhythm parts and written out solos. This classic belongs in every jazz ensemble library everywhere! 2237790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 50.00 Take the 'A' Train—Billy Strayhorn/arr. Rich DeRosa. Ever heard of Take the 'A' Train? Not like this you haven't! Another ingenious arrangement from the towering Rich DeRosa, this uptempo swing chart is a journey through creative waters from beginning to end and will not disappoint. In additional to incredible ensemble writing, there is improvisation space for piano and alto saxophone. As recorded by the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band on their album Lab 2013, DeRosa's arrangement of Take the 'A' Train is a must for any serious band. 10759924 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . A 65.00 Things Ain't What They Used to Be—Mercer Ellington/arr. Rich Sigler. This is a jazz classic that every band should have in their library. The chart is a swing shuffle played at around 116 bpm and has a very familiar and catchy melody that flows smoothly from section to section. Also featured are written out solos for alto sax 1 and trumpet 2 and a lead trumpet range to written F-sharp top line. Optional parts are included for expanded instrumentation. A superb arrangement that is clever and effective in every way! 10355626 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 48.00 H Things Ain't What They Used to Be—Mercer Ellington/arr. Alan Baylock. Mercer Ellington's classic blues shuffle gets the Baylock treatment! The style is down home and the solos are for alto, trumpet, trombone, and tenor sax. Also included is a powerful Baylock-style shout chorus and optional parts for expanded instrumentations. It's a fun chart and it gets our highest recommendation! 10513911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . .M 52.00 Whirly Bird—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair. You may have heard Basie's band play this great Neal Hefti swinger, but this version is very accessible for younger players at around 166 bpm. The features include a written alto sax solo, a great sax soli, and well-notated rhythm section parts. Includes optional wind and vibes part, too! 10452088 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . .ME 48.00 Ballads Very Easy & Easy 3am—Paul Baker. In the tradition of Neal Hefti's classic L'il Darlin, 3am is a warm ensemble ballad that opens with a brief written solo for piano and features improvised solos for muted trumpet and tenor sax. It sounds very sophisticated, yet remains accessible and will be an excellent programming choice for any level band. You will also like the great writing for the saxophones. Written solos are provided as well. The trumpet range is to written top space E in the staff, with flugelhorns being optional. Highly recommended! 10754124 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 As If to Say Goodbye—Larry Neeck. Beautifully melodic and very approachable, this lush ballad features your star trumpet or alto sax soloist. A beautifully written melody and fully scored backgrounds make this a perfect chart for a young soloist, as well as a great vehicle for a more experienced player. It will also sound full and complete with a reduced instrumentation of 3 saxes, 3 trumpets, 1 trombone and 3 rhythm on up to a full band. For that change-of-pace moment in your concert, this flexible solo feature is the perfect choice! Highly recommended! 10032001 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Chase the Clouds Away—Chuck Mangione/arr. Mike Lewis. Need a pretty ballad? This is ideal for younger players as arranged by Mike Lewis. It has plenty of unisons and harmonies in thirds with no individual solos and the 1st trumpet range goes only to written, third space C. Smooth, lyrical and easy to put together, this haunting ballad is the perfect choice for any performance. It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentation. 10028063 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . E 42.00 BEST SELLERS Ballads Very Easy & Easy Buy jazz charts that work! These selections, listed in order of their popularity, are chosen most often by directors. What a Wonderful World— Douglas & Weiss/arr. Rick Stitzel. 2470819 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00 Misty—Erroll Garner/arr. Terry White. 10355610 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00 Here's That Rainy Day— Jimmy Van Heusen/arr. Rick Stitzel. 10759352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Georgia on My Mind—Hoagy Carmichael/arr. Michael Sweeney. 2392454 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Dreamsville—Henry Mancini/arr. John Berry. 10909012 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Shallow (from "A Star Is Born")— arr. Paul Murtha. 10963310 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Imagine—John Lennon/arr. John Berry. 10490301 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 The Evening Sun— Doug Beach & George Shutack. 10882582 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00 Li'l Darlin'—Neal Hefti/arr. Roy Phillippe. 2403087 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00 Yesterday— Lennon & McCartney/arr. Rick Stitzel. 10188524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 CUEDIN T H E J . W. P E P P E R B L O G Find inspiring interviews, helpful tips and compelling feature stories. VISIT CUEDIN.COM