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 52 JAZZ ENSEMBLE Go to cart JAZZ/ROCK & FUNK very easy / easy Groovin' Kat—Victor Lopez. This original and exciting composition is designed to give young ensembles the authentic sound that is heard in some of today's commercial music. Blending both the Latin and rock genres, with lots of unison lines and a solid groove, this chart is easy to teach and fun to learn. Additionally, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. It can also work just as well at a slower tempo. An excellent program choice for all occasions, and a great chart for beginning jazz students to start learning improvisation with its two measure solos that include written solos or easy changes. Highly recommended! 10882806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 4 Gum Game—Doug Beach & George Shutack. Every young jazz band needs a great rock chart, and this dynamic original from Doug Beach and George Shutack will be a hit with young jazzers. With the flexible scoring, groups of any size can perform this infectious chart. After the initial melodic statement, there's an interlude that leads to an open solo section for any instrument with sample solos included, or novice soloists can give it a try with the chord changes. A super chart for the youngest jazz bands! 10999954 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00 HandClap—Fitz and the Tantrums/arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Fitz and the Tantrums, this catchy tune often shows up in pop culture and on the airwaves in addition to the pop charts. This very easy ensemble- based arrangement will be instantly recognizable and requires no solos. Plus, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations and includes written-out bass lines and piano voicings. Fun for all and highly recommended! 10759360 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 H It Is What It Is—Victor Lopez. This one has a funky rock groove with a hip chord progression, yet it's very easy to play. It Is What It Is has plenty of unison harmony, no solos, easy ranges, and is very effective for the young jazz band. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10452066 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 H Jazz Hero—George Vincent. Jazz Hero is an accessible Latin/rock chart that will do your band proud. A minor-sounding introduction brings the band in on the major chord melody, then the sections trade back and forth. There is an open solo section with a written solo for any and all winds. This flexibility allows you to select an individual, section or the entire band to be featured. The painless trumpet range to written D fourth line, along with easy rhythms means this chart will sound real good, real fast. It's a kick to play, too! Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10092959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 H Listen Here—Eddie Harris/arr. Victor Lopez. This funky rock chart with a cha-cha flavor features a very hip and simple melody. Also featured are easy backgrounds, and a flexible solo section for one, some, or all winds. With the optional parts, clear rhythm section notation, a nice bass line, and only two chords, it's easy to rehearse and very effective for young jazz bands. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10311417 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 Living for the City—Stevie Wonder/arr. Rick Stitzel. Stevie Wonder's sultry, medium rock tune first appeared on his landmark 1973 album Innervisions. Rick Stitzel's authentic-sounding and convincing chart for young players includes all the signature riffs, easy meter changes, and written or improvised solo spots for alto or tenor sax. Plus, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10909018 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 H Low Rider—arr. John Berry. With its unmistakable bass line, just plain cool rhythmic groove, and infectious rock style, here's a classic 1970s hit that young players are sure to enjoy! Arranged with moderate ranges, easy rhythms, and no solos, this medium tempo rock chart will go together quickly, and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Fun for all, it's highly recommended for young jazz bands! 10490311 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 4 Sticky Toes—Charles Booker. With its great bass line, safe scoring for the entire ensemble, and some easy solo spots, this will be especially appealing to young jazz bands. It rocks right along at around 126 bpm, has nice dynamic contrasts, and written or improvised solo space over easy changes for alto 1 and trumpet 1. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F and tuba are included. It's all good! 10998156 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .68.00 4 Walkin' on the Sun—arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Smash Mouth, this moderately paced rock hit features the trombones on the melody accompanied by the infectious and ever-churning groove. The melody is eventually passed to the trumpets and saxes, and the 2-chord vamp section makes this a perfect vehicle for beginning improvisers. Scales and written solos are included in every part! Also playable with optional limited or expanded instrumentations. Make sure to check this one out! 11100180 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 4 What Came First?—Dean Sorenson. Check out this gospel rock chart for the youngest jazz groups that roars right out of the gate! Sure to be an audience and musician favorite, the features include powerful full ensemble scoring, completely flexible instrumentation, sample solos for all instruments, and cued solo backgrounds. Every section has the melody at some point and the lower voice lines are highly effective. This is solid instructional and performance repertoire. Highly recommended! 11000555 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00 Jazz/Rock & Funk Easy H 25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Mike Story. You know it, you love it! The opening motive is very catchy on this authentic sounding chart on the rock classic made famous by the group Chicago. Master arranger Mike Story works his magic to create an accessible, fun-to-play jazz ensemble chart. Everything you need is written out, including brief solos for trumpet 1, trombone 1 and optional guitar. With easy brass ranges, it's easy to rehearse and play, but still a hard-driving chart. Very nice! Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10277420 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00 4 All Star—arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Smash Mouth and featured in the movie "Shrek," this familiar pop hit has become an enduring part of pop culture. This arrangement for young players features the melody passed from section to section and the players even get to whistle! Written or improvised solos can be played by any combination of alto sax, trumpet or trombone. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, this will be fun for everyone! 11100172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 Alligator Boogaloo—Lou Donaldson/arr. Terry White. You guessed it, Alligator Boogaloo is a funky rock chart with a boogaloo groove played around 136 bpm. It's a simple blues with a great melody introduced by alto and trumpet. Written solos are provided for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone, and optional parts are included for expanded instrumentations including an optional vibes part. Possibilities for reduced instrumentations make this chart even more flexible. A real winner for young jazz groups - highly recommended! 10756368 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00 Angel—Wes Montgomery/arr. Les Sabina. Here's a Wes Montgomery bossa/rock tune that grooves along at around 145 bpm with the melody line played by tenor 1 and trumpet 2. With very playable ensemble sections and hits, this is a great vehicle for teaching style and ensemble cohesiveness. The solos are written or ad lib for tenor sax and piano, the lead trumpet range is to written E top space, and optional parts are included for vibes, flute, clarinet and more. This one is accessible, solid, and includes nice contrasts. Angel is one you don't want to miss! 10513855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00 Apache—Jerry Lordan/arr. John Berry. Originally recorded in 1961 by Jorgen Ingmann, but better known for the 1981 recording by The Sugarhill Gang, this funky hit remains a favorite. Feature your drummer or an additional percussionist (bongos, congas, or timbales) on this solid chart scored for young jazz bands. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, it's highly recommended! 10297524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 Teach style and improvisation! EFFECTIVE ETUDES for JAZZ Volume 1 Mike Carubia & Jeff Jarvis. Effective Etudes for Jazz - Volume 1 contains 18 songs in the swing idiom that are progressive in difficulty and are based on chord changes to popular standards. Each tune has a chord reference chart and includes annotations below the staves for recognition of commonly used motifs and the use of non-harmonic tones. Designed for practice, auditions and performances, this collection will help players learn to interpret the swing style and recognize the chord changes to each of the songs presented. The compact disc or online audio tracks included with each book contains soloist and rhythm section tracks for modeling, and rhythm-section-only tracks for practice and performance. This is a most excellent resource for intermediate to advanced players who want to learn improvisation and style! Audio can also be downloaded for free from the publisher's website. 5990034 Flute Book & CD . . . . 21.95 5990035 Alto Sax Book & CD . 21.95 5990036 Tenor Sax Book & Online Audio . . . . . . 21.95 5990037 Baritone Sax Book & CD . . . . . . . . . 21.95 5990038 Trumpet Book & Online Audio . . . . . . 21.95 5990039 Trombone Book & CD . . . . . . . . . 21.95 5990040 Piano Book & CD. . . . 24.00 5990041 Guitar Book & CD . . . 21.95 5990042 Bass Guitar Book & CD or String Bass . . . . . . 21.95 BEST SELLERS Jazz/Rock & Funk Very Easy & Easy Buy jazz charts that work! These selections, listed in order of their popularity, are chosen most often by directors. Birdland— Josef Zawinul/arr. Michael Sweeney. 2230910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 The Incredibles (Medley)— Michael Giacchino/arr. Paul Murtha. 10005189 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Seven Nation Army— Jack White/arr. Paul Murtha. 10775172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Alligator Alley—Dean Sorenson. 10758597 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00 Billie Jean— Michael Jackson/arr. John Berry. 10667352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00 Living for the City— Stevie Wonder/arr. Rick Stitzel. 10909018 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00 Go Big or Go Home—Dean Sorenson. 10910553 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00 Mercy, Mercy, Mercy— Josef Zawinul/arr. Mike Story. 10355608 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00 Welcome to the Jungle—arr. Rick Stitzel. 10842291 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 The Chicken— Alfred Ellis/arr. Mike Story. 10303578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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