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H Fat BurgerGeorge 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
Final CountdownJoey 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
Forget Youarr. John Berry. A huge hit recorded
by Cee Lo Green and also featured on the TV show
Glee sung by Gwyneth Paltrow, this infectious
tune is written in a style reminiscent of 1960s
Motown. Solidly scored for young ensembles,
it requires no solos, and is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Very highly recommended!
10297534 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
The Funky MonkeyRick 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
4 Funky See, Funky DoDean 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
Good Timearr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by
Owl City and Carly Rae Jepson, this very easy
arrangement will be quick to learn and fun to
perform. This lively rock tune will liven up any
performance and this arrangement is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Included is a teaching unit with exercises for melody,
rhythm and improvisation. Highly recommended!
10343817 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
n Hey Taxi!Victor Lopez. As the title suggests,
this chart incorporates the sound of honking
taxi horns! The straight-eighth rock groove is
easy for the rhythm section and there's a solo
section that is written out for one, selected or
all wind players. It even has lyrics... "Hey Tax-i!"
A very clever chart that is fun to play and
accessible to all young players. Optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
10277333 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
It Is What It IsVictor 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
James Bond ThemeMonty Norman/arr. Mike
Story. What a super arrangement for young jazz
groups! This hot jazz-rock tune has always been a
favorite, and you'll be playing it in no time with your
beginners! Works with limited instrumentation, all
solos are written out, and rhythms and ranges are
kept easy. Outstanding!
2403160 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H Jazz HeroGeorge 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
n Joy to the WorldHoyt Axton/arr. John Berry.
One of the most unforgettable and recognizable
pop hits from the '70s was this solid rock tune
by the group Three Dog Night. John Berry has
arranged this tune in an accessible rock style that
will be tons of fun and a solid learning experience
for young players. Sure to be an audience favorite,
this arrangement features the melody alternating
between the saxes and trumpets as well as a short
written or ad lib solo for alto sax. Playable with as
few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and
drums, it's easy to learn and fun to perform!
10016145 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
H
Kool BeanGeorge Vincent. Composer George
Vincent mixes a rock flavor with a little Latin spin
on this easy chart. With a very pretty melody and
no solos, it features solid ensemble writing all the
way through. Other features include accessible
brass ranges with lead trumpet part only to written
E, top space and playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. You'll really like this one!
10277314 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
H Listen HereEddie 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
n Low Riderarr. 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
H Maximum VelocityRuss Michaels. For a funky
rock tune that helps develop that crisp, powerhouse
sound, check out this one! Easy solos are written
out for alto sax and trumpet, and when coupled with
well-marked articulation and written-out rhythm
section parts, your young band can really hammer it!
2466589 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Jazz/Rock & Funk • Very Easy & Easy
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!
Along for the Ride—Mike Story.
What a great title! This fun original is clearly a great rock arrangement for young jazz bands.
Additional features include specific articulation notations, easy brass ranges, a written tenor
sax solo (the ride), reduced or expanded instrumentation options, plus it's a fun chart to play.
This appealing rocker is everything you need!
10593755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Cissy Strut—arr. Rick Stitzel.
Originally recorded by The Meters in 1969, Cissy Strut has since become a model for
playing funk as recorded by both jazz and rock artists. The signature bass line is played by
trombones, tenors and baritone sax, and the entire band joins in with catchy riffs. There
are short solo breaks for the bass and drums, along with solo or soli spots for saxes and
trumpets. The solos are suggested or improvised, or played as written by the individual
sections. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, this chart on Cissy
Strut will become one of your new favorites!
10625171 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Contents Under Pressure—Vince Gassi.
Here's a funky rock chart for young jazz bands, played at about 120 bpm. A written solo for
tenor sax, accessible brass ranges, a catchy melody, and clear articulations are additional
features. The easy stop-time section after the solo is especially effective and offers
opportunities for some easy drum fills. All this, plus it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Get your funk on!
10593751 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
Lab Report—Ethan Freier.
Lab Report begins with a driving rock beat that transitions to swing and then back again and
continues to alternate throughout. A unison horn soli teaches phrasing and articulation while
adding an interesting texture. This easy-level original features moderate ranges, notated
rhythm section parts, an open solo section, a short drum solo, a stop-time development
section, and optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. An exceptional teaching and
performance chart!
10607148 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Learn to Fly—arr. John Berry.
This rocker recorded by the Foo Fighters has remained a favorite ever since its release in
1999. John Berry expertly trades the melody around from section to section in this great-
sounding chart for young players that requires no solos. Also, it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10617920 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Shut Up and Dance—arr. John Berry.
Recorded by the American alternative rock band Walk the Moon, this contemporary rock
hit features a driving pulse and catchy melodic lines. With the melody traded between the
saxes and trumpets, this accessible chart also features plenty of solid, full-ensemble scoring.
No solos are required, and a full band statement rounds out this infectious and instantly
recognizable song. Playable with optional expanded or reduced instrumentations, this one
will make a big splash with audiences and students! Highly recommended!
10556784 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Spin Cycle—Mike Pinto.
Change up the feel on your next program with this hip, pop/rock style chart that features
a catchy melody and contemporary harmonies. The groove, at about 104 bpm, catches
right off the top and the scoring is safe and solid for younger groups. The guitar solo is an
excellent choice for the style. If you recognize a strong influence from the great music of
Sting, you are on the right track. A great contrast to more traditional charts, Spin Cycle is
also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10604636 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Street Smart—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
Take a strong R & B groove, add a fun-to-play melody with a catchy hook, stir in some solid
ensemble writing, and you have the recipe for a rock chart that will be a hit with students
and audiences alike. The solo section features a 16-bar blues that will be a great vehicle for
young soloists to develop their jazz chops. Scored at the very easy level for five horns with
rhythm section and expandable to full big band, there are written or improvised solos for all
players, and optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F are included.
10568031 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 42.00
