J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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67 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com JAZZ ENSEMBLE Go to cart POP HITS very easy 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 H Green Onions—Booker T. Jones/arr. Paul Murtha. Few purely instrumental tunes ever reach the level of popularity achieved by this familiar '60s hit by Booker T. & the M.G.'s. Often used in TV and film, this infectious tune has a bluesy groove that's unmistakable and still hip after all these years. Play it with full jazz ensemble instrumentation, or with as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm; or add the optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and tuba. Highly recommended! 10041757 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 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 Hawaii Five-O Theme—Mort Stevens/arr. John Berry. Amazingly true to the original version, John Berry has scored this well-known television theme for young jazz ensembles. With moderate ranges and no solos required, this one will go together quickly and sound great! It's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. A CD is included. A fun trip for players and audiences alike! 10283182 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 EDITORS' CHOICE Pop • All Levels Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice. You can buy any of these titles with confidence! Africa—Paich & Porcaro/arr. JoÚ Wasson. Originally a number one hit for Toto in the early 1980s, and recorded again by the group Weezer, this powerful rock anthem features a distinctive groove and memorable lines. In this chart it's given a contemporary spin while maintaining the feel and drive of the original. ere's solo space for trumpet. Highly recommended! 10960648 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 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. is 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Crazy Little ing Called Love (from "Bohemian Rhapsody")—Freddie Mercury/arr. Rick Stitzel. Recorded by Queen, this classic hit features a medium-tempo shuffle style and an infectious upbeat feel. e melody is traded around the band and the saxes take the lead in the stop-time clapping section. No solos are required and it's a fun chart even if you have limited rehearsal time! Scored for standard jazz band instrumentation and playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10960674 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00 Diggin' the New Digs (from "Incredibles 2")— Michael Giacchino/arr. Paul Murtha. From the entertaining soundtrack of "Incredibles 2," comes this marvelous jazz waltz that works great for full jazz band. Baritone sax gets a rare turn in the spotlight, followed by the brass section with sax answers. e solo section can feature any combination of alto sax, trumpet or trombone with suggested or improvised solos. A fun change of pace and highly recommended! 10960664 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 Don't Fear the Reaper—arr. Paul Murtha. is iconic hit from the 1970s was recorded by Blue Oyster Cult, and in pop culture associated with the famous "more cowbell" skit on Saturday Night Live. is solid arrangement for young players will be quick to learn, requires no solos, and is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentation. Fun for all! 11100166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Funky Stuff—arr. Allen Gray. With the rhythm section laying down the groove, this soulful hit from the group Kool and the Gang oozes funky goodness! is chart stays true to the original, featuring tasty rhythm section parts mixed in with juicy horn licks. e solo section features space for a written alto sax solo or improvised solos from tenor sax, trumpet or trombone. e full band heats it up aer the solos right on to the end! Optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F are included for expanded instrumentation. is is funky stuff! 11000476 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00 Hard to Handle—arr. Paul Murtha. Hard to Handle is a funk classic originally recorded by Otis Redding back in the '60s and later covered by e Black Crowes. Playable by developing groups, Paul Murtha's chart has the fire and energy of the original. e solo section is open for anyone, but written samples are provided for alto sax, trumpet and trombone. A great groove on this one! 11100164 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 I Got You (I Feel Good)—James Brown/arr. Allen Gray. is iconic hit from the great James Brown should be a staple in every jazz band's library! With funky horn licks and a driving groove in the rhythm section, this tune gets off to a rousing start. e solo section features a written or adlibbed alto sax solo or improvised solos for tenor sax, trumpet or trombone. Optional parts are included for expanded instrumentation. Aer the solo section, it's back to that infectious groove and a recap of the melody before the band gets a chance to yell "Hey" to close it out. e "Godfather of Soul!" Need we say more? 11000480 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00 Isn't She Lovely?—Stevie Wonder/arr. JoÚ Berry. From Stevie Wonder's landmark 1976 album "Songs in the Key of Life," this smooth and tender hit has gone on to become a jazz standard as performed and recorded by many artists. In a moderate swing style, this easy chart captures the essence of the original in this version of younger bands. Including short written or improvised solos for alto sax and trumpet, it also has options for limited or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 11105220 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Linus and Lucy—Vince Guaraldi/arr. JoÚ Berry. Here's the main theme from the Charlie Brown TV specials that everyone is sure to recognize! Carefully arranged for younger players, this great sounding chart maintains all the charm and style of the original. A written or ad lib solo alto sax solo is featured in the middle swing section, and its playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 11100169 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Megalovania (from the video game Undertale)— Toby Fox/arr. Paul Murtha. Quirky and featuring a bit of a retro sound, this up-tempo theme is immediately recognizable to anyone in the gaming world. Solidly scored with plenty of drive and excitement, this will definitely add a little fun to any performance! 11105142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 Motown Tribute—arr. Eric Richards. e music of Motown continues to stand the test of time with catchy melodies and well-constructed songs. Here's a well-craed and entertaining production number that features I Heard It rough the Grapevine; My Girl and Dancing in the Streets. Included is an open solo section during Dancing in the Streets with written samples for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. 10960650 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00 My Girl—arr. Rick Stitzel. Here's the classic Motown hit from 1964 and e Temptations in a great-sounding chart for young jazz ensembles. No solos are required, just skillful scoring for the entire band. Scored for standard jazz ensemble, but also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10960670 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Papa Was a Rollin' Stone—arr. Rick Stitzel. is acclaimed hit from 1972 was the final #1 hit from e Temptations. With a haunting yet appealing minor groove, this chart offers interesting and fun parts for all sections of the band, plus it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. A solo break for drums and/or percussion offers additional excitement. Very nice! 10960672 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Shake a Tail Feather—arr. JoÚ Wasson. Recorded by Ray Charles in 1963, this funky classic has been covered by countless artists, but is probably best remembered from Ray's performance in the 1980 film "e Blues Brothers." is chart is arranged here for developing jazz bands with plenty of drive and energy. Your alto and tenor saxes get to show off with easy solos. 10960666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 Shallow (from "A Star Is Born")—arr. Paul Murtha. Here's the stunning hit single from the movie "A Star Is Born" recorded by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. is chart for younger players features a rock ballad style, solid scoring for the entire ensemble, a short written alto sax solo on the melody, and is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Simply beautiful and highly recommended! 10963310 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Smackwater Jack— Carole King & Gerry Goffin/arr. Roger Holmes. Included on Carole King's landmark album "Tapestry" from 1971, this churnin' tune features a sultry shuffle groove at a moderate tempo. Solid scoring for the entire ensemble along with spicy riffs, plus accessible trumpet and sax solos make this one particularly fun! 10960668 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 ink—Franklin & White/arr. Paul Murtha. In the movie "e Blues Brothers," Aretha Franklin stole the show with her classic performance of this soulful rocker. It begins with trombones and then features the entire ensemble in this hot chart for developing jazz bands. ere's a flexible solo section, however, written sample solos are provided for alto sax, trumpet and trombone. is exciting crowd pleaser is highly recommended! 10963308 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 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. e 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00 What a Wonderful World— Douglas & Weiss/arr. Alan Baylock. Alan Baylock sets this wonderful tune in a sultry 12/8 groove played at about 72 bpm, making it feel lazy and relaxed. ere are no solos, just sweet ensemble writing all the way. e lead trumpet range is to A above the staff and optional parts are included for expanded instrumentations. is outstanding chart is an ideal contrasting piece for any performance! 10997206 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00 What'd I Say?—Ray Charles/arr. Allen Gray. Ray Charles. Need we say more? Ranked tenth on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time, this soulful anthem mixes rhumba, rhythm and blues styles for a chart your audience and your students will really enjoy. Saxes, trumpet and trombone sections all get a taste of the melody mixed in with fun horn riffs. e solo section features a written alto sax solo or improvised solos for tenor sax, trumpet or trombone. Next, the chart goes into a call and response chorus everyone will recognize before igniting into a big finish with a recap of the main theme. Sparkling, authentic and highly recommended! 11000497 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00