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Four (Little Big Band)Miles Davis/arr. Mark
Taylor. In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, this
medium up-tempo jazz standard from Miles Davis
works perfectly in this six horn, little big band
format. Carefully using the combination of saxes
and brass to full advantage, this one swings hard
from start to finish! Included are suggested solos for
alto sax and guitar along with chord/scale sheets
in all keys. Instrumentation: 3 Saxes; 2 Trumpets,
1 Trombone plus Rhythm Section. For flexibility,
optional parts are included for Alto and Tenor Saxes
and Trombone. Highly recommended!
10317256 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
H Freddie FreeloaderMiles Davis/arr. Roger
Holmes. Miles Davis' famous blues tune includes
sample written solos for piano and all 4 horn parts.
With flexible instrumentation options.
2450799 Combo (Septet) . . . . . . . E 25.00
n Freddie Freeloader (Little Big Band)Miles
Davis/arr. Michael Philip Mossman. In this Little Big
Band format, Michael Mossman carefully maintains
the medium swing style and flavor of the Miles
Davis version, but then adds creative touches with
counterlines and harmonic wrinkles. Also included is
a flexible solo section and a marvelous tutti chorus
for the entire ensemble. Suggested solos are
included along with scale/chord sheets in all keys.
Instrumentation:six horns (ATB saxes, two trumpets,
one trombone) plus four rhythm with optional
additional parts for alto, tenor and trombone.
10522930 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
Garaje GatoGordon Goodwin. As performed
by Gordon Goodwin's Little Phat Band, the
instrumentation is tenor sax, trumpet, trombone,
piano, guitar, electric bass, and drums. A Latin
groove with montuno patterns by the rhythm
section, this chart really comes alive and stays
focused with energy. The tempo is 125 bpm and
the brass parts are demanding. All parts have solo
space. Hot Latin!
10355594 3 Horns
& Rhythm Section. . . . MA 45.00
Hey Pocky Way (Little Big Band)arr. Eric
Richards. Originally recorded by the New Orleans
funk band, The Meters, Hey Pocky Way is fashioned
here by Eric Richards in the style of the Dirty
Dozen Brass Band. It's a great change-of-pace
chart, and a fun style to play in the little big band
format. Scored for 6 horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone) plus rhythm section with optional parts
included for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
10374162 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
l Home on the Rangearr. Bob Turner. Yes, it's
that Home on the Range! This rocker is scored for
flexible instrumentation small groups. It's a clever
cross between cool and corn and the solo section
features a written solo for tenor sax. Chords are
written into all the horn parts to allow for open
soloing as desired. Flexibility is the key to this chart.
It can be played with 4, 5 or 6 horn ensembles and
rhythm section. Additional wind parts are included
so it can be played with virtually any combination of
winds. Also available in a big band version, Pepper
number 10604692.
10604686 Flexible Instrumentation. . .ME 40.00
n Hot PotatoBob Turner. Don't miss this medium
tempo swing chart with great melodic lines and
options for open solos. There is one suggested
solo written for tenor sax in the solo section and
chord symbols for all horn players. All players have
interesting parts and this chart features flexible
instrumentation that is playable by 4, 5 or 6 horns
plus rhythm section. Fifteen different horn parts
are included so that it may be played by virtually
any combination of horns plus rhythm section. The
rhythm section parts are fully notated so the players
can find a groove they can enjoy by simply playing
the parts as written. Also available in a separate big
band arrangement.
10337807 Flexible Instrumentation. . .ME 35.00
n Hotsy TotsyBob Turner. "Hot Jazz" from the
30's! With a retro swing feel, this chart sounds like
Benny Goodman has returned for another shot. You
can almost hear Gene Krupa playing the drum part
in the middle section. The solo section features a
suggested alto sax solo but is open for additional
solos, and the piano fills are written into the part, or
can be improvised. This piece is structured so that it
can be played with any 4, 5 or 6 horn ensemble and
rhythm section, with additional horn parts included
so it can be played with virtually any combination of
horns. Very flexible!
10454495 Flexible Instrumentation. . .ME 40.00
n Impressions (Little Big Band)John Coltrane/
arr. Mike Tomaro. With its modal chord structure,
this Coltrane classic is a great solo vehicle as
arranged here by Mike Tomaro as part of the
Little Big Band series. Instrumentation: 3 saxes, 2
trumpets, 1 trombone, rhythm section with optional
additional parts for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
10072794 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
In a Mellow ToneDuke Ellington/arr. John
Berry. Here's the Ellington swing standard in a tasty
setting for young jazz combos. Featuring flexible
ensemble scoring in four parts with a contrasting
open solo section, it also includes short, written
piano fills. Suggested solos are included along with
scale/chord sheets in all keys. Instrumentation:
Part 1 - Trumpet or Alto Sax; Part 2 - Alto Sax or
Trumpet; Part 3 - Tenor Sax, Alto Sax or Trombone;
Part 4 - Trombone or Tenor Sax, plus Piano, Bass,
Drums and optional Guitar.
10297536 Combo (Septet) . . . . . . . E 25.00
H It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
Duke Ellington/arr. Roger Holmes. Nicely scored
for younger players, this Ellington classic is great for
small jazz groups. The instrumentation is flexible in
four parts for winds with piano, bass, drums and
optional guitar.
2355204 Combo (Septet) . . . . . . . E 25.00
H Jazz Combo Pak No. 1 (Jazz Standards)arr.
Roger Pemberton. Roger Pemberton sets these
four complete jazz classics in a three-plus horn and
rhythm section format. Titles include: On Green
Dolphin Street; Bernie's Tune; My Funny Valentine
and Killer Joe. With performance flexibility in mind,
parts are included for Bb, Eb and C instruments
plus Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums. This pak does
not include a CD or Online Audio Access.
2079358 3-Plus Horns
& Rhythm Section. . . . ME 40.00
H Jazz Combo Pak No. 2 (Sophisticated Ladies
No. 1)Duke Ellington/arr. Roger Pemberton.
From Duke Ellington's musical review,
"Sophisticated Ladies," this set Includes: Take
the 'A' Train; Don't Get Around Much Anymore;
In a Sentimental Mood and Just Squeeze Me (But
Please Don't Tease Me). Flexibly scored for three-
plus horns and rhythm section, parts are included
for Bb, Eb and C instruments plus Piano, Guitar,
Bass and Drums. Audio tracks are available online
from the publisher.
2100964 3-Plus Horns & Rhythm Section
Online Audio . . . . . . . ME 45.00
H Jazz Combo Pak No. 3 (Sophisticated Ladies
No. 2)Duke Ellington/arr. Roger Pemberton.
From the Duke Ellington review, "Sophisticated
Ladies," this flexibly scored combo set contains
parts for Bb, Eb, C instruments and Piano, Guitar,
Bass and Drums. Included are four, complete
Ellington signatures: Satin Doll; I Let a Song Go Out
of My Heart; Mood Indigo and It Don't Mean a Thing
(If It Ain't Got That Swing). Audio tracks are available
online from the publisher.
2100972 3-Plus Horns & Rhythm Section
Online Audio . . . . . . . ME 45.00
H Jazz Combo Pak No. 4 (Jazz Standards)arr.
Frank Mantooth. Flexibly arranged for three-
plus horns and rhythm section, this combo chart
features four great jazz standards. Titles are: A
Night In Tunisia; Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You
Be?); Chameleon and How High The Moon. Parts
are included for Bb, Eb, and C instruments plus
Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums. Audio tracks are
available online from the publisher.
2100980 3-Plus Horns & Rhythm Section
Online Audio . . . . . . . . M 45.00
H Jazz Combo Pak No. 5 (Jazz Standards)arr.
Roger Pemberton. Featuring iconic classics by
Charlie Parker, Thad Jones, Neal Hefti and George
Gershwin, this three-plus horn and rhythm section
set contains parts for Bb, Eb, C instruments and
Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums. Four complete
arrangements: Yardbird Suite; A Child Is Born; Cute
and Summertime. Audio tracks are available online
from the publisher.
2100998 3-Plus Horns & Rhythm Section
Online Audio . . . . . . . . M 45.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Combo Charts • Medium-Easy to Medium-Advanced
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!
Birdland (Little Big Band)—Josef Zawinul/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Joe Zawinul and Weather Report turned the jazz world on its ear with this iconic fusion
composition from their 1977 album Heavy Weather. Arranged here for six horns and
rhythm section, this version retains all the drive and uplifting energy of the original.
Instrumentation: six horns (ATB saxes, two trumpets, one trombone) plus four rhythm
with optional additional parts for alto, tenor and trombone. Perfect for smaller programs, or
additional ensemble opportunities!
10617894 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Blues After Dark—Benny Golson.
Benny Golson composed this octet chart in 1957 and it was featured on the Dizzy Gillespie
album The Greatest Trumpet Player of Them All. The features include a bluesy sound,
interesting harmonies, varied rhythmic figures and solos for tenor sax, trumpet, and piano
with backgrounds. Blues After Dark is quite accessible and fun to play! Instrumentation:
ATB Saxes, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, Drums and Optional Guitar.
10607168 Combo (Octet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Caravan (Little Big Band)—Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Philip Mossman.
This Ellington favorite adapts beautifully to the little big band format in the skilled
hands of Michael Mossman. The classic tune is still there, but with a contemporary twist.
Instrumentation: six horns (ATB saxes, two trumpets, one trombone) plus four rhythm with
optional parts included for alto , tenor and trombone. This format is perfect for smaller
programs, or additional ensemble opportunities.
10617896 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 50.00
Corn Bread (Little Big Band)—Lee Morgan/arr. Mark Taylor.
Similar to Lee Morgan's Sidewinder, this tune is written in a moderate soul/jazz style. This
funky arrangement for six horns and rhythm section is sprinkled with stop-time breaks and
catchy riffs, plus it's a fun chart for soloing! The small band instrumentation is for six horns
(ATB saxes, two trumpets and one trombone) plus four rhythm with optional additional
parts included for alto, tenor and trombone. It's perfect for smaller programs and additional
ensemble opportunities!
10617900 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 45.00
Jazz Combo Pak No. 43 (Lee Morgan)—Lee Morgan/arr. Mark Taylor.
Prolific trumpet artist, leader, sideman and composer Lee Morgan played with such jazz
greats as Dizzy Gillespie, Hank Mobley and John Coltrane during his early career and
later with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. In 1964 his iconic Sidewinder became a huge
commercial success crossing over to the pop charts. Here are four complete versions of
classic Lee Morgan tunes scored for three horns with flexible instrumentation plus rhythm
section. Includes: Ceora; Corn Bread (Cornbread); Hocus-Pocus and Sidewinder. Full
length recordings of each tune are available with online audio access.
10617932 Three-Plus Horns & Rhythm Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
The Jive Samba (Little Big Band)—Nat Adderley/arr. Mark Taylor.
Recorded by the acclaimed Cannonball Adderley Quintet in the 1960s, Jive Samba became
one of Nat Adderley's best-known standards. Arranged here for little big band and in a
moderate and relaxed cha-cha style, this chart features a duet of trumpet and alto sax and
later a creative shout chorus using mixed meters. Instrumentation: six horns (ATB saxes, two
trumpets, one trombone) plus four rhythm with optional additional parts for alto, tenor and
trombone. This is a great chart on a timeless jazz standard! Highly recommended!
10556790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Just By Myself—Benny Golson.
This chart provides a wonderful backdrop for soloing and allowed Dizzy Gillespie to present
a warm side of his playing, seldom seen during his prior recording sessions. Composed by
Benny Golson in 1957, Just By Myself is a medium to bright swing chart beginning with the
trumpet playing the melody and lead within the ensemble, then soloing. Additional solos are
heard by alto and piano with ensemble backgrounds. This is the original version as played
on Gillespie's recording and is fun to play and quite accessible for small groups. This is
an outstanding performance and learning vehicle! Instrumentation: ATB saxes, trumpet,
trombone, piano, bass, drums and optional guitar.
10607170 Combo (Octet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
So What (Little Big Band)—Miles Davis/arr. Michael Philip Mossman.
Here is the Miles Davis jazz standard skillfully and uniquely arranged for six horns and
rhythm section. On the head, the saxes take the signature melody line answered by the
brass. The open solo section features tasty background figures, followed by a tutti ensemble
section before returning to the head. Instrumentation: six horns (ATB saxes, two trumpets,
one trombone) plus four rhythm with optional additional parts for alto, tenor and trombone.
Don't miss this chart on the iconic Miles Davis standard!
10556792 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Throw Me a Bone—Mark Haas.
Throw Me a Bone is an original swinger scored for flexible instrumentation small groups.
The features include a hip 50's swing feel with harmonies reminiscent of the west coast cool
era. A solo section is included with a written tenor sax solo. Chords are written into all horn
parts to allow for open soloing as desired. Flexibility is the key to this chart in that it can be
played with 4, 5 or 6 horn ensembles and rhythm section. Additional wind parts are included
so it can be played with virtually any combination of winds. Nice small group chart!
10604690 Flexible Instrumentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 40.00
