J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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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 84 jazz ensemble Go to cart Pop Hits very easy Pop Hits Very Easy H 25 or 6 to 4Robert Lamm/arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by the group Chicago, this signature hit has gone on to become a rock classic. Paul Murtha's easy arrangement is playable with very limited rehearsal time, but still has an authentic and hard-driving feel. Included are optional solos or solis for any sax and any brass instrument. Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys are included. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, it also includes a CD. Highly recommended! 10188529 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Ain't No Mountain High Enougharr. John Berry. Recorded by such greats as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and most recently Michael McDonald, this rockin' Motown classic will sound great with your beginning players. Easy to learn and fun to play, it's arranged for full jazz ensemble, but can be played with as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm section and also includes optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, French horn and tuba. 10061496 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 BadMichael Jackson/arr. John Berry. One of Michael Jackson's early hits, Bad features a signature bass line and a strong melody. This instantly recognizable rock chart will sound great with limited rehearsal time and is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. A teaching unit with exercises for melody and rhythm is included. 10374188 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 n The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle Book") arr. Paul Murtha. Ever since The Bare Necessities was first introduced in the classic movie "The Jungle Book," this catchy tune has remained a familiar favorite. Featured again in the 2016 movie, here is an easy arrangement that will make young jazz bands sound terrific. Parents, players and audiences will enjoy this swinging favorite designed especially for young jazz musicians! Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10617926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 4 Billie JeanMichael Jackson/arr. John Berry. The song that launched Michael Jackson's famous "moonwalk" was also one of the top-selling singles of the year in 1983. This chart features the signature bass line and catchy melodies and is a great-sounding chart for young ensembles or bands with limited rehearsal time. The iconic melody is traded around between the saxes and brass. There are no solos, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, and written out bass lines and piano voicings are included. Classic rock at its best! Highly recommended! 10667352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Boom BoomJohn Lee Hooker/arr. John Berry. Recorded by legendary blues singer John Lee Hooker in 1961, this tune remains one of his most identifiable and enduring songs. Here's a bluesy swing setting for young players that includes the signature question and answer format along with a suggested solo for any saxophone, then any trumpet, plus a short feature spot for trombones. It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10461402 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 Cissy Strutarr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 n Counting Starsarr. John Berry. Recorded by American rock band OneRepublic, this popular hard-driving hit is establishing a solid place in today's culture. With its driving pulse and eighth- note based rhythms, Counting Stars adapts nicely here for young jazz bands. The entire ensemble is featured as well as individual sections in this very easy arrangement. It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10523766 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H Cupid Shufflearr. Rick Stitzel. Here's the hot dance hit recorded by Cupid in a hard-hitting, yet easy to play version for young players! The melody is cleverly traded between sections, and there are no solos required. A teaching unit with exercises for rhythm and melody is included, and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10374186 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Don't Stop Believin'arr. John Berry. Here's the rock classic from the group Journey, and made famous recently in the TV series Glee, in a terrific and easy chart that will go together quickly. Trumpets are featured on the melody with plenty of solid full band accompaniment. Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10098797 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Enter Sandmanarr. Paul Murtha. Let your beginning players really rock out to the sounds of Metallica with this hard-hitting chart for young jazz ensembles. The syncopations are handled in a repetitive manner, allowing for easy teaching but still an authentic sound. No solos are required, and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10297532 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H 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 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 H Green OnionsBooker 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 4 HandClapFitz 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 ThemeMort 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 . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 I'll Be Therearr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by The Jackson 5, this was a number-one hit in 1970 and again in 1992 when it was recorded by Mariah Carey. This easy ballad is a nice change of pace for beginning jazz bands. Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10083843 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 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 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 The Pink PantherHenry Mancini/arr. Mike Lewis. This chart is an absolute must for your young jazz ensemble! Henry Mancini's tune is so unique and enjoyable that students always have, and always will, love to play it. With lots of unison scoring and simple triplet and swing figures, it's a natural for beginning groups. We guarantee that this will work great with your young players! 2423234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 Riders on the Stormarr. Mike Story. Mike Story's chart on The Doors' rock classic is one that will please audiences and young players. In a medium rock style, it features a written piano solo, easy brass ranges, and easy rhythms. It's a solid arrangement and true to the original for the grade level, plus it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10513869 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 Rolling in the DeepAdkins & Epworth/arr. John Berry. Singing superstar Adele has taken the pop charts by storm, and here is a very effective arrangement of her number one hit for beginning jazz ensembles! John Berry effectively gives each section important parts to play, and there are no solos required. Fun to play and quick to learn, it's also playable with option or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10317293 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 Sesame Street ThemeJoe Raposo/arr. John Berry. In a relaxed and swingin' style, here is a very easy arrangement of this familiar TV theme. John Berry's chart is nicely scored for every section of the band and is a tune that everyone in the audience will recognize. Playable with optional reduced and expanded instrumentations. Extremely nice for young players! 10317376 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Shake It OffTaylor Swift & Max Martin/arr. John Berry. Taylor Swift has successfully crossed over into the pop music arena with this upbeat and infectious hit. In this very easy arrangement the melody is smartly traded from section to section, and there are no solos required. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, this one is perfect for that lighter moment in your jazz band's performances! 10522950 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 n Spinning Wheelarr. Michael Sweeney. Everyone will instantly recognize this rock classic from the supergroup Blood, Sweat And Tears. The perfect arrangement for teaching rock to young groups, this is also fun to play! 2182491 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 BEST SELLERS Pop Hits Very Easy Buy with confidence! These works, listed in order of their popularity, are chosen most often by directors. The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle Book") —arr. Paul Murtha. 10617926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Cissy Strut—arr. Rick Stitzel. 10625171 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10625171E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00 What a Wonderful World— Douglas & Weiss/arr. Rick Stitzel. 2470819 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Low Rider—arr. John Berry. 10490311 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10490311E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00 You've Got a Friend in Me (from "Toy Story 2") —Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel. 10283174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10283174E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00 25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Paul Murtha. 10188529 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10188529E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00 Billie Jean—Michael Jackson/arr. John Berry. 10667352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Uma Thurman—arr. John Berry. 10625173 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10625173E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00 The Pink Panther— Henry Mancini/arr. Mike Lewis. 2423234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 2423234E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 42.00 Final Countdown— Joey Tempest/arr. John Berry. 10343814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10343814E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00