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 82 JAZZ ENSEMBLE Go to cart 4 Apocalypse—Larry Barton. Apocalypse is an intense, hard-hitting, up-tempo rock tune with the feel of a cataclysmic event! Played at around 150 bpm, it features repetitive rhythms and patterns that guarantee jazz bands will be performance-ready with minimal rehearsal time. With careful attention to instrument ranges and written out solos over easy changes, this chart will be accessible for developing ensembles, as well as a lot of fun for more advanced groups. All this, and it's playable with optional limited instrumentation. Pure excitement! 11002301 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 4 Around the Bend—George Shutack. Around the Bend, with its solid rock feel coupled with blues changes, will make younger players feel comfortable and right at home. With the rhythm section and bari sax setting the groove, it features a strong melody, great ensemble writing, and a written or improvised open solo section. Written with optional reduced instrumentation, optional parts are also included for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes. You will teach and young players will have fun learning with Around the Bend! 10985449 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00 4 Away in a Manger—arr. Haley Woodrow. Here's a funky rock chart on the classic holiday carol, Away in a Manger, that's great fun for bands to play and audiences to hear! With an irresistible groove, this arrangement includes an open solo section for any instrument and includes written solo options. While scored for traditional big band instrumentation, it's also playable with just rhythm section and a single trumpet, trombone, alto saxophone and tenor saxophone, or anything in between. Limited ranges make this accessible to a wide range of bands. Make sure to check it out! 11002331 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 4 The Banana Boat Song—arr. Victor Lopez. Take your young jazz band and its audiences on a Jamaican cruise with this easygoing calypso groove chart with a sassy melody. There are no individual solos and it features an easy Trumpet 1 range to written D fourth line. Playable with optional reduced instrumentations, the set also includes optional parts for two flutes, two clarinets, auxiliary percussion and vibes for expanded options. Easy to play, fun for all, and a very effective chart! 10997182 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00 4 Blue Groove—Ethan Freier. This easy level funk chart has a great groove and nice lower voice writing that adds to the excitement. Classic funk horn lines combine with a driving rhythmic pulse to create an instant classic. The features include moderate ranges, notated rhythm section parts, open solo sections, and options for reduced or expanded instrumentation. The solo section is open for as many players as desired, and for novice jazzers not wishing to try their hand at improvisation, suggested solo sheets in all keys are included. A wonderful instructional vehicle! 11000557 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00 4 Chalupa—Gregory Yasinitsky. Written for younger jazz bands, this fun, Latin/ rock chart includes a funky bass line, a catchy melody, and an exciting ensemble chorus. The solo section is playable by any instrument, with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students with improvisation. All sections and the full band have interesting material, and make sure to check out the great baritone sax countermelody! Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentation, Chalupa will provide solid instructional and performance opportunities. 10985453 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00 4 Crazy Little Thing 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. The 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 4 Deck the Halls—arr. Paul Clark. Even the youngest jazz bands need to perform on holiday concerts and this rock version of Deck the Halls, easily recognized by all, fits the requirement perfectly. Quite playable with very little rehearsal, it includes an optional solo section over only two chords for the soloists of choice. As an option, the background parts sound great even without the soloists. Also, a suggested part is written out for a four-bar drum solo. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, it's holiday fun for all, and highly recommended! 11002291 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00 4 Don't Fear the Reaper—arr. Paul Murtha. This 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. This 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 4 Don't Let These Blues Fool You—Rob Vuono, Jr. This playful, medium-tempo swinger features a smooth, self-assured melody that glides along a cool, slightly altered blues progression at around 132 bpm. Trumpet and alto sax carry the melody at first before passing it off to the brass with the saxophones cleverly inserting punctuations. The saxes take the melody the third time around while the brass sections offer incisive interjections. An open solo section follows which features subtle backgrounds that enhance the proceedings without getting in the way. Anyone can improvise, and suggested solos are included for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone. A swinging ensemble follows the solos, starting at a simmer and gradually heating up to an exciting full-ensemble shout chorus. All this, and it's playable with optional reduced instrumentation. This one is highly recommended! 11002323 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 4 Gather 'Round—Rob Vuono, Jr. Gather 'Round is a happy, joyous, medium-tempo gospel swinger with a sunny disposition. An animated full-ensemble introduction leads the way to the down-home melody, at first presented by trumpet and alto over a stop-time rhythm section. The entire sax section takes the melody next, while the brass offer uplifting commentary by way of stop- time chords. Plunger-muted trumpet is featured at the solo section. The solo section can be repeated as desired to feature additional solos; suggested solos are included for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone. Some deft linear writing follows the solos, providing exciting dialog throughout the ensemble and leading to an effective pyramid that leaps into a big shout chorus. Don't miss the clever tag at the ending plagal cadence offering a place for the plunger-muted trumpet to shine above the final chord. This chart is sure to bring a smile, and it's highly recommended! 11002321 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 4 Guantanamera—arr. John Berry. Composed by Jose Fernandez Diaz and adapted for young players by John Berry, this familiar Cuban song is featured here as a great-sounding Latin chart. The ranges are easy, the tempo is modest, there are no solos, and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. A super selection for young jazz ensembles! 10960678 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00 4 Hop, Skip 'nda Jump—Erik Sherburne. With a catchy melody, jazzy call-and-response licks, and a fun Latin feel, Hop, Skip 'nda Jump really bounces off the page. It initially features trumpet and alto, then layers in the rest of the band to "hop, skip 'nda jump" their way into a great performance. The solo section is open with straight-ahead changes or with written solos for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone, with accessible backgrounds. Then, a bridge gives each section a chance to leap up and take their turn. It ends with a big shout chorus, and even with the modest brass ranges, it's scored so it sounds full and exciting. Plus, it's playable with optional reduced instrumentation. Very creative! 11002325 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 4 Isn't She Lovely?—Stevie Wonder/ arr. John 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 4 Jazzin' Merry Gentlemen—arr. Larry Neeck. Jazzin' Merry Gentlemen presents a hip and swinging version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen that really cooks! A powerful, full ensemble intro sets the table for the soli trombone statement of the tune, which is punctuated by colorful brass riffs and unison sax lines. Next, a catchy low tom drum riff builds to the solos where changes are modest with suggested solos included. A hard- hitting restatement of the theme then builds to a powerful conclusion. Playable with optional reduced instrumentation. Jazzin' Merry Gentlemen will be the hit of your holiday concert! 11002303 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 OPTIONAL REDUCED INSTRUMENTATION CHARTS New TITLES for 2019 If you have less than perfect jazz band instrumentation, take a look at these new charts! While scored for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation, they will sound full and complete with as few as 3 or 4 saxes (AAT or AATT), 2 or 3 trumpets, and 1 or 2 trombones, plus piano, bass and drums. Many are also playable with expanded instrumentation. Check out more than 500 charts like these at jwpepper.com.