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 48 JAZZ ENSEMBLE Go to cart LATIN medium Mi Mentor, Mi Amigo—Erik Sherburne. Erik Sherburne's exciting samba chart is very playable and very melodic. A unique and highly effective a cappella introduction leads to themes that allow the chart to settle into a distinct groove before the solos. A powerful interlude leads to a strong ensemble section before returning to melodies from the opening section. Sure to become a favorite, this chart is highly recommended! 10757087 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 4 Mofongo de Mama—Michael Philip Mossman. "Mofongo" is a popular Puerto Rican menu item, and mama's version must be a particularly spicy dish! Set in a moderate mambo style, this catchy tune cruises along with feature spots for the brass and alto saxes. Solo space is provided for any combination of alto, tenor or trumpet, and a short montuno section sets up the sizzling full ensemble chorus. Spicy, indeed! 11105113 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00 Naima—John Coltrane/arr. Craig Skeffington. One of Coltrane's favorites and played by jazz musicians everywhere, this sweet bossa chart is magical. It opens with alto 1 on the written melody, then the sax section, followed by the brass taking the bridge. Features include a very nice, written tenor solo and lead trumpet range to written B-flat above the staff. Perfect for any jazz performance, you'll be delighted with Naima! Highly recommended! Optional expanded instrumentation. 10093179 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 A Night in Tunisia (Little Big Band)—Gillespie & Paparelli/arr. Michael Mossman. Michael Mossman takes Dizzy Gillespie's signature tune into new territory, with a touch of mambo in this distinctive arrangement for little big band. A perfect way to showcase a trumpet soloist, the full ensemble also plays an important role in this sophisticated and dynamic arrangement for six horns and rhythm section. Instrumentation: 3 Saxes; 2 Trumpets; 1 Trombone plus Rhythm Section. For flexibility, optional parts are included for Alto and Tenor Saxes and Trombone. 10317258 Jazz Ensemble (Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 On Green Dolphin Street (Little Big Band)— arr. Mike Tomaro. This American popular tune is a "must know" in the standard jazz repertoire. Set here in a smooth samba groove, Mike Tomaro takes full advantage of the six horn format. The solo space is flexible for any player. Instrumentation: ATB Saxes; 2 Trumpets; 1 Trombone and rhythm section with optional parts included for Alto Sax, Tenor Sax and Trombone. 10775164 Jazz Ensemble (Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 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 . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 Puente Arriba!—Robert Skiles/arr. Paul Baker. Puente Arriba! takes a trip to Mexico, opening with a bravura solo trumpet cadenza before the bass sets up the samba groove. The saxes enter with the melody and are answered by the brass in counterpoint. Lots of unison writing provides power and confidence while energy and orchestration continue to build throughout the melody and provide a strong send off to the trombone and trumpet soloists. The trumpet range is to written B-flat. An interlude follows the solos and leads to a sax soli and shout section before returning to the final "A" section and a rousing finish. Dynamic and exciting throughout! 10882939 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 4 Recorda Me (Remember Me)—Joe Henderson/ arr. Mike Kamuf. Joe Henderson's familiar jazz standard is set here in a Latin groove played at about 156 bpm. The melody is handled by tenor sax, trumpet and guitar with written solos provided for tenor and trumpet. A clever interlude followed by a dynamic shout chorus with some drum fills sets this chart apart. The lead trumpet range is to G top of staff, and optional parts are included for expanded instrumentations. Truly a first-class chart! 10997200 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 Sabor de Cuba (Taste of Cuba)—Victor Lopez. Looking for a hot Latin chart? This Victor Lopez original is very hot indeed. It's an Afro-Cuban show- stopper that's jam-packed with lines that bounce section to section, then a suggested tenor sax solo with backgrounds. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff with an optional high D. There are two auxiliary percussion parts included that really make this chart come alive, plus optional flute and vibraphone parts. You'll want to play this highly recommended chart! 10593777 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise—Sigmund Romberg/arr. Mark Taylor. From the rarely remembered 1928 operetta "The New Moon," this lovely tune has gone on to become a standard favored by many jazz artists. Set in a light samba groove, here is a terrific arrangement featuring solo alto saxophone throughout. The solo is beautifully contrasted with ensemble interludes and backgrounds, plus a short unison tutti feature. 10374142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 H Spain—Chick Corea/arr. Paul Jennings. Paul Jennings' masterful arrangement from 1982 has stood the test of time and sounds as fresh today as it did when it was written. The authentic sounds of Chick Corea's classic are faithfully captured and this new edition which is notated in cut-time, rather than 4/4, makes it much easier to read. A real gem for every jazz ensemble! 2101111 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 4 Spring Break—Kris Berg. Kris Berg's Spring Break is an exciting samba chart that moves right along at a brisk pace. At around 210 bpm, it features an exciting melody and an accessible solo section over the provided changes. Don't miss the interesting rhythm section and auxiliary percussion-only sections leading into and out of the solo section. Featuring nice textual variety, this one is great for festivals or any performance situation! 11002329 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00 The Sweetest Sounds—Richard Rodgers/arr. Mark Taylor. Although originally composed for the 1962 musical No Strings, this Richard Rodgers song has become a familiar standard often recorded by jazz artists. Beautifully arranged here as a solo vehicle for alto saxophone, Mark Taylor's setting in a moderate samba groove features the soaring lyricism of the original melody along with plenty of spots for the full ensemble to shine. 10759328 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00 Take Five—Paul Desmond/arr. John Zontek. Take Five in 4/4 and not 5/4, you say? Yes, and it works just fine in this clever chart on a super classic everyone will recognize. The bossa nova tempo is around 130 bpm and there are written or improvised solos for piano and alto saxophone. Additional features include a reoccurring interlude that offers contrast, the lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the staff, and optional parts are provided for augmented instrumentations. It all works great! 10756392 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 Trofeo de Bolos—Craig Skeffington. Rehearse and program this clever and interesting Latin chart with a mesmerizing melody and infectious mambo style and hear your band take off! It features a written solo for 1st alto sax, lead trumpet range to A above the staff, a stop-time ensemble section and an open drumset/percussion solo. If you can keep your musicians in their seats to play this, it will make your audiences want to dance in the aisles! Highly recommended! 10028159 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00 Wave—Antonio Carlos Jobim/arr. Michael Moss- man. Here's one of the most tuneful of Jobim's many familiar Latin standards in a marvelous setting featuring a baritone sax soloist. The style is a laid-back Latin groove and the arrangement includes a wealth of creative harmonic and textural devices. To round things out, it also includes a sax soli and a lush tutti ensemble chorus. A great way to feature your bari sax soloist! 10052523 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 The Way We Were—Marvin Hamlisch/arr. Mark Taylor. Celebrate the legend of Marvin Hamlisch with this terrific, moderate Latin setting of one of his timeless classics. A trombone soloist is featured throughout along with a smooth ensemble blend. An iconic standard! 10343790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 PATRIOTIC JAZZ CHARTS Perfect for those special moments in community events, school programs & more! America, the Beautiful—Samuel A. Ward/arr. Chris Sharp. Here is the familiar America, the Beautiful reimagined as an energetic shuffle. An a cappella sax soli chorale introduction gives way to a driving shuffle that continues for the remainder of the chart. Harmon-muted trumpets provide extra color in spots. The ranges and rhythmic responsibilities are moderate, and there's written or improvised solo space for tenor sax. This arrangement is appropriate for civic events, patriotic celebrations or as an interesting change-up for festival/adjudication program. This one is really nice! 10910610 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 H American Patrol—arr. Mike Lewis. Glenn Miller's band made this a huge World War II hit song and here it is scored for young players. This chart has no individual solos, very modest brass ranges and plenty of ensemble sound. Easy to rehearse and perform, it swings right along and is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentation. A winner! 10028059 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00 Jazz Superset No. 5: The Patriotic Collection—arr. Mike Lewis. Every jazz ensemble should have this wonderful patriotic collection in their library! Mike Lewis offers complete arrangements of our nation's most familiar songs in stirring arrangements useful for a variety of performance needs. Titles include: America; America The Beautiful; The Star Spangled Banner (with optional lyric sheet); The Battle Hymn Of The Republic; God Bless The U.S.A. and American Patrol. Very highly recommended! 2471393 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 60.00 H The Star Spangled Banner—arr. Paul Clark. Although this piece is not usually associated with jazz bands, this arrangement works so well it can appropriately be included in any jazz concert. It's also invaluable to have in the files for those "emergency" situations where a jazz group is called upon to perform our National Anthem. It includes just the right elements to give it a jazz flavor, yet maintains the dignity and reverence of the original. While it is harmonically jazzy, it is rhythmically traditional and can serve as accompaniment for audience singing. It is also playable with reduced instrumentation. If your jazz ensemble plays for basketball games, this is perfect. A wise investment for all jazz programs! Highly recommended! 10050282 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 45.00 BEST SELLERS Latin Medium & Medium-Advanced Buy jazz charts that work! These selections, listed in order of their popularity, are chosen most often by directors. Gimme Samba Dat!—Chris Sharp. 10910604 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 Puente Arriba!—Robert Skiles/arr. Paul Baker. 10882939 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 Spain—Chick Corea/arr. Paul Jennings. 2101111 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 Guantanamera— arr. Michael Philip Mossman. 10842271 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. John Wasson. 2402725 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00 Sabor de Cuba (Taste of Cuba)—Victor Lopez. 10593777 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00 El Abrazo—Alan Baylock. 10593791 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00 Won't You Be My Neighbor? (It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood)— Fred Rogers/arr. Mike Tomaro. 2701404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 Chili Today, Hot Tamale—Rick Hirsch. 10452086 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00 Feels So Good— Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor Lopez. 2480787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00