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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 98 jazz ensemble Go to cart Christmas & Holiday medium-easy 4 O Christmas Treearr. Les Sabina. This Christmas favorite is an ideal chart for young groups and includes a written solo for piano. Featuring optional scoring for 9-17 players, each set includes a guitar chord chart and optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts. 10754217 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n O Holy Nightarr. Rich Woolworth. Looking for something fresh and appealing to feature your jazz band on your upcoming holiday concert? Rich Woolworth's setting of O Holy Night is an appropriate candidate with its up-tempo swing style and written or ad lib solos for tenor sax and trumpet. A contrasting slower and solemn section near the end sets an appropriate tone before returning to the original style and feel. Here is a welcome change-of-pace offering for winter or holiday performances! 10605796 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 n O Holy NightAdolphe Adam/arr. Paul Clark. Feature your flugelhorn or trumpet soloist on this timeless Christmas classic! Although usually in 6/8 or 12/8, this beautiful tune works great in 4/4, making it much easier to prepare. The solo trumpet part only has one G above the staff, and an optional lower note is provided. A short improvisation section is optional, and a suggested solo is included. In addition to the trumpet, all sections of the band have the melody at some point. You and your band will love the reaction you'll get from the audience at your holiday concert with this truly gorgeous arrangement. Beautifully done! 10050276 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n O Little Town of Bethlehemarr. Rich Wool- worth. O Little Town of Bethlehem as a laid-back swing chart? Yes, Rich Woolworth makes it happen with this chart that remains playable and easy to work up in a short amount of time. There's also a nice and short brass chorale section to give a little contrast to the swingin' ensemble feel. Additional highlights include a written or ad lib solo for alto sax, a modulation up, and plenty of solo fills to keep the drummer happy. It's joyful, it's festive, and a real crowd pleaser! 10517425 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 n Rest Ye Merry Sambaarr. Paul Baker. Based on the traditional God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, this samba treatment by arranger Paul Baker is just right. After a short chorale intro, the samba rhythm kicks in with either a cut-time or a bright- four groove. Written-out or improvised solos are provided for alto 1 and trombone 2, but cued for trombone 1, plus a drum and/or percussion solo. A nice shout chorus and an optional auxiliary percussion part complete this excellent arrangement. This chart will add some excitement to your holiday concert! Highly recommended! Optional expanded instrumentation. 10277643 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Rockin' Around the Christmas TreeJohnny Marks/arr. Chris Sharp. This one really does rock! Chris Sharp did a great job bringing a real jazz-rock feel to this holiday classic. And just when you thought you knew where it was headed, he throws in a killer swing section to wrap it up. Intermediate level ensembles will eat this one up! 2700294 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 4 A Sleigh Full of Saxesarr. Paul Clark. This wonderfully creative medley of Up on the Housetop, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, and Jingle Bells puts the "Happy" in "Happy Holidays!" The saxophone section is featured throughout with styles including a chorale, stop-time, straight- ahead swing, and even some two-beat! It's playable with limited instrumentation, even if you have only two altos and one tenor. Give your saxophones, audiences, and yourself an early present this year when you play this fun and highly recommended chart! 10757062 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 n Sugarplum Rock (from "The Nutcracker Suite")arr. Paul Clark. What's a holiday concert performance without something from the "Nutcracker Suite?" This sure-fire contemporary rock chart includes lots of easy to prepare ensemble playing, an open solo section for anybody (on just one chord) and a driving rock beat that puts your rhythm section right at home. This will make for a memorable performance at your holiday concerts! Highly recommended! 10094364 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 4 Swingin' Around the Menoraharr. Mike Collins-Dowden. Here's a really swingin' way to celebrate Hanukkah on your holiday or winter concert! Featuring jazzy treatments of Hanukkah, Hanukkah and Festival of Lights in the style of the great classic jazz bands, this one is easy to work up, has no solos, and sounds great with younger bands! 10752087 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 This ChristmasDonny Hathaway/arr. John Berry. Recorded by Donny Hathaway in 1970 and covered countless times since then, this appealing and enduring pop hit features a funky, upbeat rock style and is very approachable by developing groups. This solid arrangement gives all the sections an opportunity with the melody and includes a suggested or improvised solo for alto sax. Great change of pace programming for the holidays! 10033694 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 n Three Guys (We Three Kings)arr. Bob Turner. Three Guys is a jazz/rock/funk take on We Three Kings and is taken directly from the highly successful flexible instrumentation small group chart with the same title. The guitar fills and solo are written and can be played as is or improvised. Chord symbols are written into the solo section so any player can take a ride. A great chart for any holiday or winter concert! 10454534 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Trombones Under the TreePaul Clark. Three carols that everyone will know are included in this easy to prepare medley of Joy to the World, The First Noel and Jingle Bells that features the trombone section! No matter how many trombones you have, it works great with a featured trombone quartet, trio, duet... or even solo trombone! It's an effective and fun arrangement that brings your trombones out front to add variety and cheer at holiday and winter concerts. Everyone will be talking about it on their way home! Very highly recommended! 10369396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 4 We Three Kingsarr. Charles Booker. The traditional Christmas carol receives a true jazz setting here as a contemporary jazz waltz. Swinging along at around 200 bpm, it displays your jazz band's talents with tutti and soli sections as well as brief written or improvised solos for tenor sax, bari sax or trombone. This is sure be a welcome addition to any holiday or winter concert program. Optional parts for augmented instrumentations are included. 10757148 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 67.50 White Christmas (Little Big Band)Irving Berlin/arr. Mark Taylor. Enhance any holiday performance with this smooth, light bossa treatment of perhaps Irving Berlin's most popular song. Scored for six horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone) and rhythm section, this arrangement will sound great with a limited amount of rehearsal time. For further instrumentation options, additional parts are included for alto, tenor and trombone. Very highly recommended! 10283066 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Angled Angels—arr. Bob Turner. This holiday chart is a down-and-dirty funk chart based on the traditional favorite Angels We Have Heard on High. With a nice feel, it features syncopated rhythms, an interesting chord progression, and a written or improvised solo for tenor saxophone. Flexible instrumentation is a highlight in that it can be played with four, five or six winds with rhythm section. Additional parts are included so that it can be played with virtually any combination of winds and rhythm section. Also available as a standard big-band chart (Pepper number 10517622), this will be a favorite for holiday concerts and community events! 10517614 Combo (Flexible Instrumentation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 40.00 Chill Out Gents (God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen)—arr. Bob Turner. This laid-back rock version of the traditional Christmas carol God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is great for a holiday concert. All the rhythm section parts are fully notated so your group can create the feel necessary to play this chart with success. The piano player can have fun with the rock organ stop on the digital piano and all the fills can be played as is or ad libbed. There are also suggested solo parts for the solo section. The chart is structured so that it can be played with any 4-, 5- or 6-horn ensemble plus rhythm section. Additional horn parts are included so it can be played with virtually any combination of horns. 10454515 Combo (Flexible Instrumentation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 40.00 H Jazz Combo Pak No. 27 (Christmas)—arr. Frank Mantooth. Four terrific holiday favorites for jazz combo including: Frosty The Snowman; Silver Bells; Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow and I'll Be Home for Christmas. Flexibly scored for three-plus horns and rhythm section, parts are included for Bb, Eb, and C instruments plus piano, guitar, bass and drums. Great change-of- pace programming! Audio tracks are available online from the publisher. 2328458 Combo with Online Audio Access (3-Plus Horns & Rhythm Section). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 4 Jazz Combo Pak No. 44 (Christmas)—arr. Mark Taylor. Flexibility abounds in this small group set including four beloved holiday treasures. Containing parts for Bb, Eb, and C Instruments plus Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums, the instrumentation can accommodate almost any combination of horns and rhythm section. This budget-stretching set includes: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer; I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day; It Came Upon the Midnight Clear and O, Little Town of Bethlehem. Audio tracks are available online from the publisher. Perfect for your holiday gigs! Very highly recommended! 10759372 Combo with Online Audio Access (3-Plus Horns & Rhythm Section). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 Mister Jingles—arr. Bob Turner. Here's a lighthearted jazz waltz version of the holiday favorite Jingle Bells that will be wonderful change-of-pace programming for any holiday jazz performance! Played at around 168 bpm, it includes interesting ensemble passages, a light and airy jazz style, and a written or improvised piano solo near the end. The flexible instrumentation can be played by almost any combination of four, five or six winds and rhythm section. Mister Jingles is also available as a standard big-band chart (Pepper number 10517620). 10517612 Combo (Flexible Instrumentation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 40.00 Placid—Rick Hirsch. As its title suggests, Placid is a peaceful, restful ballad. Take your audiences to a quiet, clear night with a fresh blanket of snow as the lovely melody carries through the entire piece, and is passed from musician to musician. With ad lib solo options included in all parts, there are echoes of a "Charlie Brown Christmas" here. Improvised solo options are available in all parts, and it's scored for three horns and rhythm, with optional parts for flugelhorn, trombone, flute, clarinet, and all four saxophones. 10371032 Combo (Flexible Instrumentation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 18.00 Three Guys (We Three Kings)—arr. Bob Turner. Three Guys is a flexible- instrumentation combo chart based on the traditional carol We Three Kings set in a jazz/rock style. Flexibility is the key to this small group arrangement which can be played with 4, 5 or 6 winds plus rhythm section. Included are 15 different wind parts so that it can be played with any configuration of horns available. There is a 16-measure open solo section with chord changes provided for all winds and one suggested solo included for guitar. The rhythm section parts are completely written so that the players can play their parts as written and in a groove the band will enjoy. Also available in a separate big band version. 10376428 Combo (Flexible Instrumentation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 35.00 COMBO CHARTS for CHRISTMAS These small group holiday charts are great for school, community and casual performances, or play them just for fun! e Pepper Guarantee "If you wish to return all or part of it for credit, that is YOUR priviledge." —1920 Everything Musical, JW Pepper & Son