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2017 Fall Jazz

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4Editors' Choice (Best of 2017 Publications) lNew for 2017 HPepper Basic Library Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 18 jazz ensemble Go to cart Blues & Swing medium-easy n Bags' Groove (Little Big Band)Milt Jackson/ arr. Mark Taylor. Milt Jackson's signature blues tune has become a well-known jazz standard, and Mark Taylor's arrangement makes it sound great in this six horn, little big band format. Featuring a nice, medium swing feel, and the flexibility for open solos with backgrounds, this will be fun to perform and easy to prepare. Instrumentation: 3 Saxes; 2 Trumpets; 1 Trombone plus Rhythm Section. Optional parts are included for Alto and Tenor Saxes and Trombone. Suggested solos and chord/scale sheets are also included. Highly recommended! 10317260 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle Book") arr. John Wasson. From "The Jungle Book," this timeless classic appeared in the original movie as well as the latest blockbuster hit. With a jaunty 2-beat swing style and well-known melody, this one is impossible not to like. This carefully crafted arrangement requires no solos, but features every section of the band with the trombones first, followed by the saxes and finally trumpets. Smart, stylish and pure fun! 10617908 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Bari Cool ChartAndy Clark. Showcase your bari sax player with this solid-sounding swinger from the pen of Andy Clark. The spotlight is on the bari throughout and the tasteful background parts for the band provide a comfortable setting to allow your bari sax soloist to really cook! A great choice for any performance situation, this chart is based on the changes to Don't Get Around Much Anymore and features a solo part that is entirely notated, although the bari player can definitely "stretch out." This outstanding feature tune also has solo opportunities for other players if desired. Sure to bring the house down! 10071378 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 The Bari Thought of YouPeter Blair. A lush, rubato introduction sets up the infectious shuffle feel of this swingin' feature for baritone saxophone. The solo is written or improvised and the arrangement features nice band licks and backgrounds, a sax soli, a tutti full band section and an improvised or notated solo section. The key selection of Ab ensures that all lines lay well for the soloist and the ranges remain moderate for all players. A guaranteed audience favorite, this hard-hitting chart will become a "must have" for bands with strong, sassy bari players. Highly recommended! 10029148 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Because I Said SoPaul Clark. There are lots of swing charts based on blues changes, but this one is in a class of its own! Because I Said So features an attention-grabbing intro, unison ensemble melodies, sectional trades, and an optional open solo section with suggested solos included, all the while swinging along at 160 bpm. After the solos there's a soft interlude featuring your bass player with tasty, written solo licks, then an even quieter ensemble section leading to a shout chorus that really shouts! Interesting, fun and playable, this one is very highly recommended! 10607068 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n The Big Band TheoryLarry Neeck. This bright swinger kicks right from the start at around 180 bpm! Based on a blues form, this chart is very melodic and simply cooks in an uncomplicated fashion, with tasty unison riffs balancing the powerfully scored ensemble sections. The open solo section with great background figures, along with the included suggested solos, provides an opportunity for individual band members to shine. Additional highlights included a nice shout chorus and a section after the shout that begins softly and builds to the end. It's also playable with optional reduced instrumentation. Here's a great chart for opening a program or for any occasion! Highly recommended! 10518277 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 H Big Noise from WinnetkaHaggart & Bauduc/ arr. Paul Lavender. Bring the sounds of Bob Crosby and the big band era to life again with this fun chart for younger players! It features an authentic sound, a flexible solo section and the saxes get to whistle the melody for added fun. A great experience for young players! 2481666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Big Swing FaceBill Potts/arr. Rich Sigler. This chart, originally popularized by Buddy Rich, has been scored at an accessible level while maintaining the essence of the original and more. The tempo is around 154 bpm, there are written solos for tenor and trumpet 2, as well as nice dynamics to show off your jazz band, plus optional parts for expanded instrumentations. A fun chart that you'll play for years to come! 10452096 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Blue Note BluesJeff Jarvis. Whether your jazz band has some experience or is in the developmental stages, this medium-tempo swingin' blues chart is suitable for all performance situations. All sections have interesting parts to play, articulations are frequently offered, ranges are reasonable, and rhythm parts are notated with chord symbols provided. The easy-going, tuneful melody is supported by accessible secondary figures and the ranges are very reasonable. Suggested or improvised solos are offered for baritone sax and tenor sax. Some nice stop-time figures and a couple of 2/4 measures add to the appeal of this winning chart, and it's playable with optional reduce or expanding instrumentations. This one kicks at an accessible level! 10515802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n Blues Be King!Scott Stanton. Yes! Feature your guitar or vibes player on this cookin' blues shuffle in F with a nod to the late, great B.B. King! The bari sax part takes a prominent blues band role within the rhythm section. The optional written or improvised solo section is open to also feature your best wind players. The solo guitar part includes tablature and fingerings for appropriate slides, bends, hammer-ons, pull- offs, and chord shape/performance suggestions. This stunner is optionally playable with reduced instrumentation. Guitar and vibes solo features are hard to find, so make sure to check this one out! Highly recommended! 10607070 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 4 Bring Your Own BluesPhilip Loewen. This straight-ahead swing chart, played at 155-170 bpm, drives from its opening bar. The features include a sax section soli, full ensemble passages highlighting the strengths of developing bands, and well-nuanced dynamics, all adding up to a feel- good chart ideal for almost any performance. Plus, there's a great shout section! There is improvised solo space for both trumpet and tenor saxophone and optional parts included for augmented instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10757132 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 67.50 BuckjumpAndrews & Ballard/arr. John Wasson. Recorded by Trombone Shorty on his 2011 album For True and featuring the Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie, this hot tune has a funky New Orleans style groove with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs. The trombones get the spotlight to start with, followed by tight ensemble playing and later space for an improvised or written trombone solo. This chart is cool, confident and colorful! Highly recommended! 10556780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Bye, Bye Blackbirdarr. Dave Rivello. Arranger Dave Rivello arranged this great tune in a nice and easy, relaxed, swing genre to showcase the 2nd trumpet in the style of Miles Davis. Featuring the trademark Miles' harmon mute sound throughout the chart, Dave provides a written (or ad lib) solo, tasty backgrounds and a very hip shout chorus for medium level players. The arrangement is sensitive to the quietness of the harmon muted trumpet sound. Feature your young trumpet star on this one and have a "cool" moment in your concert! Highly recommended! 2480779 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 C-Jam BluesDuke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor. Here is a new and creative new take on this Duke Ellington favorite set in a New Orleans street beat style. A piano introduction sets up the groove then a small group takes the initial statement of the theme. The rest of the ensemble enters with a counterline before the full ensemble launches the solo section which is designed to feature any number of soloists. Unique and effective! 10374164 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 4 Cage Free TrombonesHoward Rowe. Trombones come to the fore in this dynamic section feature! The baritone sax part also supports the trombones in their efforts. Taking charge immediately, the trombones lead to an open solo section giving the soloists of your choice a chance to shine. From there, a unique walking bass line plus trombone ensemble builds to a roaring shout chorus and farewell statements from the trombones. With suggested solos included and options for limited instrumentations, this is your next crowd-pleaser! 10757048 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 n CheesecakeDexter Gordon/arr. Rick Stitzel. This catchy jazz standard is masterfully arranged here for developing players by Rick Stitzel. Featuring the sax section on the head, brass on the bridge, plus a suggested or improvised solo for tenor and a full ensemble shout chorus, this medium swing chart will make your band sound great! 10052543 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 4 Choose the BluesMatt Morey. Choose the Blues is a medium-tempo 12-bar blues with written solos for all players. The solo backgrounds highlight all sections, plus there's a rewarding shout section that adds an exciting flavor. The trumpet range goes to written top space E in the staff. Nice chart! 10754120 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Come Fly with MeJimmy Van Heusen/arr. John Berry. Most notably recorded by Frank Sinatra, here is the familiar Jimmy VanHeusen standard effectively arranged for developing jazz ensembles. The style is an effortless-sounding medium swing, and this chart makes it enjoyable for listeners and players alike! 10083828 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Come Out Swingin'Larry Neeck. Larry Neeck's new retro swing chart Come Out Swingin' has a relaxed yet intense feel that will make your mid- level band really shine! Reasonable ranges and a tasty shout chorus are coupled with an open solo section for the soloists of your choosing over rhythm changes. Featuring nice, fluid lines and Krupa-like drum licks, this chart is an excellent programming choice for almost any performance situation. Suggested solos are provided and it's playable with optional reduced instrumentation. Sounds great! 10094339 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 H Cool (from "West Side Story")Leonard Bernstein/arr. Mark Taylor. From one of the most famous musicals of all time, here is the swinging and aptly titled Cool. Mark Taylor's version for developing players remains true to the original but adds a touch of contemporary flair with the melody passed from section to section and written or improvised solo space for trumpet. Timeless! 10083826 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Cotton TailDuke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor. All the drive and excitement of the original are still there as this bright swinger starts out with a small combo of two tenors and two trombones with rhythm, then gets the full band involved. With solos for alto and/or trombone and trumpet and/or piano, this chart will sound great with any band! 2472892 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 4 Cotton Tail (Little Big Band)Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor. Here's one of Duke Ellington's iconic tunes in a swingin' chart scored for the little big band format. Mark Taylor really gets the most out of just six horn parts in this great-sounding chart! Solo space is included for trombone and alto sax, and then later for piano and trumpet. Here's a great opportunity to feature your key big band players! 10759364 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Count Bubba's RevengeGordon Goodwin/ arr. Ralph Ford. Ralph Ford has scored this popular chart by Gordon Goodwin for developing groups, and it's a real gem! It's a shuffle that will be fun to play and hear for all concerned. The unique articulations and the very cool, stop-time interlude make this a stand-out for your group. There are no individual solos, a hot sax soli, and the lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff (optional Ab). It also has options for reduced or expanded instrumentations. Wonderful tune... outstanding arrangement. Highly recommended! 10028087 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 4 Cruisin'Charlie Hill. Cruisin' is a cool, laid-back swinger set at about 120 bpm that opens with a rhythm section introduction and then features a written or ad-lib alto sax solo. Designed for developing ensembles, this is an ideal chart for teaching basic swing style with its easygoing attitude and sectional and full ensemble passages. Additional features include a nice sax section soli, a dynamic shout chorus, and optional parts for expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10757150 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Don't Get Around Much AnymoreEllington & Russell/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the classic trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library, this familiar jazz standard is solidly scored for younger players by Mark Taylor. When it comes to accessible charts in a medium swing style, this one can't be beat! Highly recommended! 10427404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Doxy (Little Big Band)Sonny Rollins/arr. Mark Taylor. A jazz standard from the legendary Sonny Rollins, Doxy is arranged here in a very playable and appealing swing setting for little big band. Tenor sax, baritone sax and trombone take the lead in the beginning and an open solo section for any instrument adds to the chart's flexibility. Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys are provided. Scored for six horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone) and rhythm section with optional parts included for alto, tenor and trombone 2. Highly recommended! 10283060 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 " Your customer service is yet another reason why I love dealing with your company." — William Gouse, Orchestra Director Haddonfield, NJ

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