J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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51 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com JAZZ ENSEMBLE Go to cart JAZZ/ROCK & FUNK very easy Jazz/Rock & Funk Very Easy H 25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by the group Chicago, this signature hit has gone on to become a rock classic. Paul Murtha's easy arrangement is playable with very limited rehearsal time, but still has an authentic and hard-driving feel. Included are optional solos or solis for any sax and any brass instrument. Suggested solos and scale/ chord sheets in all keys are included. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, it also includes a CD. Highly recommended! 10188529 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 Alligator Alley—Dean Sorenson. This one's a New Orleans-style chart that will have the bayou bouncing! It's an ideal opener and a great way for young jazzers to learn about the groove. The features include flexible instrumentation, written solos, and only four wind players are needed in addition to the rhythm section. Highly recommended! 10758597 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 Animal Control—Larry Neeck. Tame your young beasts with this fun rock chart. It has all the right stuff: a steady beat, easy rhythms and ranges, and it's fun for young players. Beginning improvisers can develop confidence with the optional two-bar solo sections over only one chord, or they can play the included written solos. It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Animal Control is a great way to build confidence, introduce improvisation and teach a fun style. Highly recommended! 10757068 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 Awesome Sauce!—Larry Neeck. This easy and fun beginning rock chart will be a hit with young jazz band students. A steady beat, easy rhythms, and modest ranges provide the perfect introduction to rock style. The two-measure solo section, with suggested solo riffs included, will encourage young improvisers. It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Awesome Sauce! provides all the ingredients needed for a successful musical performance by young jazzers. 10882804 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 Backdoor Slider—Dean Sorenson. This driving rock chart hits hard from the very beginning. With its fun melodies and punchy backgrounds, it gives everyone something to play. The completely flexible instrumentation is playable with only four players and rhythm section on up to expanded jazz ensemble. The open solo section allows any player to improvise using the included scale sheets or to solo with the suggested solos in all the parts. Backdoor Slider is a great instructional and performance vehicle for young jazz bands! 10910551 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 Billie Jean—Michael Jackson/arr. John Berry. The song that launched Michael Jackson's famous "moonwalk" was also one of the top-selling singles of the year in 1983. This chart features the signature bass line and catchy melodies and is a great-sounding chart for young ensembles or bands with limited rehearsal time. The iconic melody is traded around between the saxes and brass. There are no solos, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, and written out bass lines and piano voicings are included. Classic rock at its best! Highly recommended! 10667352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 4 Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. John Berry. Composed originally for Weather Report and released in 1967, Joe Zawinul's quintessential jazz fusion standard has been recorded by countless artists through the years. This chart is a slightly truncated version for young players that still retains the dynamic feel and sound of the original. Ideal for young players, it's scored for standard jazz ensemble with no solos, but playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Always a favorite and highly recommended! 10960676 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 Boogie Shoes—arr. Paul Murtha. In a playful disco style, this very easy chart of the KC and the Sunshine Band hit from 1975 features fun parts for every section. This solid rocker features multiple options for soloists with written samples provided and is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Get your groove on with this highly recommended chart! 10909020 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 H Drama for Your Mama—Victor Lopez. This fun rock chart for beginners has all the right stuff... easy rhythms and ranges, and a solo section that's completely notated for all the winds. The solos can also be played as unisons in any combination of instruments or sections. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, it's easy to put together, very effective and has great appeal for the young player. Highly recommended! 10028048 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 H Enter Sandman—arr. Paul Murtha. Let your beginning players really rock out to the sounds of Metallica with this hard-hitting chart for young jazz ensembles. The syncopations are handled in a repetitive manner, allowing for easy teaching but still an authentic sound. No solos are required, and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10297532 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 Everybody Needs Somebody to Love—arr. John Berry. This infectious, fun and rockin' tune from the '60s boasts notable recordings by Wilson Pickett, The Rolling Stones and most famously The Blues Brothers. This very easy chart is skillfully scored for all sections, requires no solos, and is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10909016 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 H Fat Burger—George Vincent. Here is an easy- to-play funky rock chart. Any wind can play the solo section or it may be performed by the whole section in unison. The trumpet 1 range is to written E top space and the arrangement has optional parts for two flutes, two clarinets, bari sax, guitar, tuba, horn and baritone horn/tenor sax. Plus, this chart will sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation. This one makes your beginners sound like pros! Easy to rehearse and sounds great! 10049661 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 H Final Countdown—Joey Tempest/arr. John Berry. Over the years this 1986 hit from the group Europe has become a popular rock classic. Trumpets are featured on the signature opening riff and the saxes carry the main melody in this powerful chart for beginning jazz bands. A teaching unit with exercise for melody, rhythm and improvisation when applicable is included. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, this is sure to become an instant favorite! 10343814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 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 . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00 H The Funky Monkey—Rick Stitzel. With a medium funk groove and catchy riff-like melody, this Rick Stitzel original will quickly become one of your young jazz band's favorites. There's plenty of solid ensemble playing to make it easy to learn, and the solo section can be used to feature any saxophone or even the entire sax section. Suggested solos are included along with chord/scale sheets for improvising. Written for full jazz ensemble, it's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10376642 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 Funky See, Funky Do—Dean Sorenson. This is a grooving chart that encourages enough mischief to be fun without going over the top. In Funky See, Funky Do, funk rhythms are presented in a very teachable way with plenty of repetition and clear articulation markings. This is a very easy chart with completely flexible instrumentation. Written solos are included for all instruments, and instrumentation options include a minimum of only four players with rhythm section on up to expanded jazz ensemble. 10607722 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 Go Big or Go Home—Dean Sorenson. A funky groove is a great way to introduce accessible 16th-note rhythms. This fun rocker includes unison and clear articulations, meaning that everyone learns together. The open solo section allows any player to improvise using the included scale sheets or to solo with the suggested solos in all parts. The drummer has some solo space too! With its completely flexible instrumentation, it is playable by only four players plus rhythm section on up to expanded jazz band. Your young jazzers will go big with this fun chart! 10910553 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 BIG BAND PLAY-ALONGS Big Band Play-Alongs are fun and will improve ensemble playing. e CDs or online audio tracks are performed by professional musicians in a big band format. See more big band play-alongs at jwpepper.com Big Band Play-Along Volume 1 - Swing Favorites—Various Composers. A fun collection of all-time big-band classics, with a play-along CD. Includes: April in Paris; I've Got You Under My Skin; In the Mood; It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got That Swing); Route 66; Speak Low; Stomping at the Savoy; Tangerine; This Can't Be Love and Until I Met You (Corner Pocket). 10035629 Alto Sax Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 14.95 10035622 Tenor Sax Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 15.99 10035625 Trumpet Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 15.99 10035618 Trombone Book & CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 14.95 10035626 Piano Book & CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 14.95 10035630 Bass Guitar Book & CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 14.95 10035624 Guitar Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 14.95 10035628 Drum Set Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 15.99 Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Play-Along Series, Volume 1— Gordon Goodwin. This awesome series features ten big-band charts composed and arranged by Gordon Goodwin; a play-along CD with demo tracks; solo opportunities; transcribed solos in the sax, trumpet and trombone books; and performance tips and suggestions by Gordon Goodwin and his lead players! In the drum book, a question-and-answer session with Bernie Dresel and Gordon discusses aspects of big-band drumming. Chord changes for the solo sections are included in the saxophone, trumpet and trombone books as well as selected transcriptions of the solos recorded by various band members. In the drum book/ CD, the original horn solos have been kept intact so the drummer can play off the soloists. Trumpet Book: Wayne Bergeron... one-of-a-kind lead trumpet player! Alto and Tenor Saxophone Books: Eric Marienthal... the remarkable saxophonist! Trombone Book: Andy Martin... sets a new standard for jazz trombonists! Drum Book: Bernie Dresel... one of the most musical and well-rounded drummers on the scene today! Includes: Count Bubba's Revenge; Cut 'n Run; Get in Line; High Maintenance; Horn of Puente; Hunting Wabbits; The Jazz Police; La Almeja Pequena; Swingin' for the Fences and Whodunnit. Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Play-Along Series will allow players to make huge strides toward improving their big band skills! 10006280 Alto Sax Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 24.95 10006281 Tenor Sax Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 24.95 10006282 Trumpet Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 24.99 10006283 Trombone Book & CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 24.95 10006284 Drum Set Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 24.95 Sittin' in with the Big Band Volume 1 (Jazz Ensemble Play-Along)— Various Composers. More than a fun play-along, this book and CD combination is written at the easy to medium-easy level for young and developing players. It provides an opportunity to play along with a professional jazz ensemble and improve playing skills. As students play along and listen to the outstanding players in the band, they will learn about blend, style, phrasing, tone, dynamics, technique, articulation and playing in tune. Also, they will experience a variety of styles including Latin, swing, ballad and rock. Performance tips and suggestions are included in each book. Also unique to this series is the availability of rhythm section books providing opportunities for drummers, pianists, guitarists and bassists to experience all the benefits of playing along and learning. The play-along CD includes full-band recordings of each track for demonstration purposes and an accompaniment track for playing along and study. Solo improvisation opportunities exist for each instrument as well. Titles include: Vehicle; Sax to the Max; Nutcracker Rock; Fiesta Latina; Now What; Goodbye My Heart; Two and a Half Men; Burritos to Go; Drummin' Man; Swingin' Shanty and Play That Funky Music. 10041187 Alto Sax Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 15.99 10041188 Tenor Sax Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 15.99 10041189 Trumpet Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 14.95 10041190 Trombone Book & CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 15.99 10041191 Guitar Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 14.95 10041192 Piano Book & CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 16.95 10041193 Bass Guitar Book & CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 14.95 10041194 Drum Set Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 15.99