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61 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com JAZZ ENSEMBLE Go to cart EDITORS' CHOICE Jazz/Rock & Funk • Medium to 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! Adventures—Kris Berg. is creative chart is a wild trek through multiple styles and energy levels. Part of the Metroplexity Big Band Series, it's reminiscent of modern wind ensemble overtures. Adventures includes a rubato introduction, a Baroque bridge, a bass melody, and a huge ending, all set to a driving rock groove in 6/4, felt in two! Improvised solo space for lead alto on soprano sax includes suggested scales. Optional woodwind doubles include soprano sax on flute, alto 2 on flute, tenors 1 and 2 on clarinet, and baritone on bass clarinet. e trumpets double on flugels. e electric bass player will need to shed on this one, but the results are worth it! 11000913 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 65.00 Africa—Paich & Porcaro/arr. JoÚ Wasson. Originally a number one hit for Toto in the early 1980s, and recorded again by the group Weezer, this powerful rock anthem features a distinctive groove and memorable lines. In this chart it's given a contemporary spin while maintaining the feel and drive of the original. ere's solo space for trumpet. Highly recommended! 10960648 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00 Always Simpatico—Mathew Montgomery. Always Simpatico will take audiences through a unique and satisfying musical journey. e humble melody introduced at the beginning travels from section to section, building in intensity each time before reaching its climax, then resolves in a way reminiscent to how it started, with an improvised solo for tenor saxophone experienced along the way. Similar in style to a rock ballad, but with much more variety, this composition is sure to be a wonderful change-of-pace for concert and festival programs! 11000509 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 60.00 At Water's Edge—Kris Berg. At Water's Edge is a floating ECM style tune with a beautiful, haunting melody...think Pat Metheny. e chart weaves through numerous energy levels and colors as it builds to its dramatic ending. Improvised space is provided for trumpet and tenor sax and is based on one melodic minor scale. is simple concept allows aspiring players to immediately sound modern and mature. Part of the Metroplexity Big Band Series. 11000919 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 65.00 Big Mouth—Jeff Jarvis. Big Mouth kicks at the beginning and never lets up! If you like Jeff's Critical Mass, Honk, Old School, and Mohave Breakdown, then you've got to check this one out! Written in the style of Tower of Power, frequent articulations are provided for the horns and the rhythm section, which are integral parts of the arrangement, not merely an aerthought. e open solo space is for keyboard/organ, baritone sax and guitar. Everyone has interesting and challenging parts to play throughout, and the solo changes are very accessible. Challenging? Yes, but well worth the effort! 10999972 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 52.00 Blue Roses—Greg Moody. Inspired by the Language of Flowers from the Victorian Era, this original rock/shuffle chart by Greg Moody has elements of hip-hop and a smooth funky style. It also has a relaxed groove, harmonic interest, and uses mystery and ambiguity to pique the listeners' interest. e form is a gradually building texture that leads to a shout chorus and a return to the original melody. ere are solos in the alto 1, tenor 1 and trumpet 2 parts that are written or improvised with the chord changes provided. Any or all the solos can be used in this flexible format. A chart-specific guitar chord sheet is included. is one has a nice contemporary feel and sound! 10999386 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 60.00 Bright Days—David Larsen. Bright Days is a contemporary jazz/rock chart loosely based on a blues form and rooted in the concept of the blues. e chart grabs the listener right off the top with a full ensemble introduction moving into a quiet and subtle rock groove. Exhibiting mostly full ensemble scoring, it leads to written or improvised solos for tenor sax, trombone, vibes, or guitar and these can be combined for an open solo section. Infectious and a step above the rest! 11000515 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 60.00 Dynamo—Rich Woolworth. Dynamo is pure excitement right off the top! Utilizing a half-time rock feel throughout with a Latin flavor at times, the melody is carried by a trumpet/ trombone duo, then by the trumpet section. ere are also great lines for bari sax and bass trombone. A solo section gives opportunities for written or improvised trumpet and trombone solos. ere's a short drum solo section, then a key change and a full ensemble chorus and brief tonal shis. A short drum solo caps off the chart and optional parts are included expanded instrumentation. Want some funk? You got it! 11000472 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00 Funky Stuff—arr. Allen Gray. With the rhythm section laying down the groove, this soulful hit from the group Kool and the Gang oozes funky goodness! is chart stays true to the original, featuring tasty rhythm section parts mixed in with juicy horn licks. e solo section features space for a written alto sax solo or improvised solos from tenor sax, trumpet or trombone. e full band heats it up aer the solos right on to the end! Optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F are included for expanded instrumentation. is is funky stuff! 11000476 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 65.00 How Funky Can You Get?—Lachlan Davidson. is chart for better groups is as funky as it gets! A brief introduction gets right into it with a line featuring baritone sax and the trombones, followed by hot horn licks from the ensemble. e improvised solo space is for alto sax and/or guitar, followed by a change in character a la mariachi while the rhythm section keeps on laying down the funk. Near the end, the drummer gets the funk on with a solo followed by piano statements. en it just clogs right on home! 11100452 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 57.00 I Got You (I Feel Good)—James Brown/arr. Allen Gray. is iconic hit from the great James Brown should be a staple in every jazz band's library! With funky horn licks and a driving groove in the rhythm section, this tune gets off to a rousing start. e solo section features a written or adlibbed alto sax solo or improvised solos for tenor sax, trumpet or trombone. Optional parts are included for expanded instrumentation. Aer the solo section, it's back to that infectious groove and a recap of the melody before the band gets a chance to yell "Hey" to close it out. e "Godfather of Soul!" Need we say more? 11000480 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 65.00 Motown Tribute—arr. Eric Richards. e music of Motown continues to stand the test of time with catchy melodies and well-constructed songs. Here's a well-craed and entertaining production number that features I Heard It rough the Grapevine; My Girl and Dancing in the Streets. Included is an open solo section during Dancing in the Streets with written samples for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone. 10960650 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 60.00 No Time for Talkers—Niels Rosendahl. Two words describe No Time for Talkers: energy and drive! A gospel/funk chart for better bands, it features hot horn licks and a melody first handled by a trio of tenor sax, trumpet and guitar before the ensemble leans in with call and response statements. e improvised solos are for anyone and are followed by a stop- time interlude leading to a shout section that dives into the big finish. is one talks to everyone! 11100455 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00 Palladium—Wayne Shorter/arr. Mike Tomaro. Recorded on the 1977 album "Heavy Weather," Palladium is a jazz fusion staple from the groundbreaking group Weather Report. Wayne Shorter's dynamic composition is orchestrated here for full jazz ensemble with some added touches from master arranger Mike Tomaro. e open solo section allows anyone to be featured. 11100129 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00 Pharaoh's Funk—Erik Sherburne. is challenging big band version of Pharaoh's Funk is modal in nature, giving it an eastern flair with funk energy. Open up the solo section for improvised solos, or just play the written or improvised guitar solo. ere's a ton of interplay between all sections as well as burning, full ensemble excitement. You might also want to check out the flexible instrumentation small group version (Pepper number 10999980). Get your funk on with this strong chart! 10999498 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 50.00 Six of One—Paul Baker. Six of One is a hypnotic straight- eighth jazz waltz in the style of guitarist Pat Metheny that adds additional colors with soprano sax and flugelhorns. Creative counterpoint, part independence, and dynamic contrast create an evolving texture that constantly captures the ear. e solo space is reserved for trumpet, guitar and drums. Written brass ranges: trumpet to high C and trombone to G. A perfect change-up for any program! 10999399 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00 Slim Chickens—Kris Berg. Here's Kris Berg's chicken chart for 2019! Slim Chickens is a melodic funk chart over a nice progression and it's accessible for developing groups with the lead trumpet range going to written G top staff. ere are written suggested solos for tenor sax 1 and trombone 1 with very cool backgrounds supporting the soloists. It cooks at around 148 bpm with some nice bari sax licks, a sax soli, and full-sounding ensemble sections. Nothing slim here, it's a great chart, and it's highly recommended! 10997196 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 48.00 Sneaky Pete—Ric Flauding/arr. Paul Baker. is funky horn-driven chart weaves in and out of the boundaries with winding chromatic lines and high-energy accompaniment. e features include a solid rhythm section pulse, ample full ensemble scoring, and effective dynamic contrasts. With satisfying ensemble backgrounds, the solo space is for tenor sax, trombone, and guitar, and the drums get several smaller opportunities, too. Written brass ranges: trumpet to high C and trombone to G. Sneaky Pete never lets up! 10999411 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 55.00 Soul Proprietor—Ellen Rowe. Ellen Rowe's Soul Proprietor is a gospel rocker with a straight-eighth feel. e chart rocks quietly and gradually builds in intensity to the written or improvised solo space for any saxophone, any rhythm section player, or any brass player. Do not miss the saxophone section soli without the rhythm section that materializes aer the solos. en it's back to the recap and a surprise ending. With its varied textures, strong melody and happy attitude, this chart is highly recommended! 10999974 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 52.00 Strut—Rick Hirsch. Strut is the low-end feature you've been waiting for! Feature your bass trombonist and/or your bari sax player in a funky James Brown groove a la Cold Sweat. e solos are notated with optional improvisation. Rhythm section parts are notated as needed, and several alternate parts are included in the set for expanded instrumentation. Your band and audiences will get up, get on up with Strut! 10999421 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00 T.O.P. Adjacent—Gordon Goodwin. Here's a hyper funk chart with a groove that just goes and goes! In a nutshell, this is Tower of Power meets Gordon Goodwin. Solo space is provided for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone and various rhythm players. If you have the horses...climb aboard! 10997210 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 70.00 Tangerine—arr. JoÚ Wasson. Arranged here in a funky New Orleans style, the full ensemble takes the first statement aer the piano introduction. e spotlight then moves between the saxes and the brass before a feature solo spot for trombone. A classic and unique take on a familiar standard! 11100141 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00 Uptown Walk—Bret Zvacek. Every program needs a change- of-pace chart, and this pop/hip-hop/fusion chart is the perfect choice. e infectious groove creates a contemporary sound, while the melodic lines maintain jazz phrasing concepts. e open solo section can be played as written or improvised. A wide variety of music can serve as a guide for the chart, ranging from Robert Glasper, all the way back to Tower of Power and Earth, Wind & Fire. Don't miss the horns-only section! 10999968 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 52.00 Vending Machine Isn't Broke... (e Light Just Don't Work)—Craig Skeffington. Here's an excellent contemporary chart for big band by Craig Skeffington. Written in a modern straight-eighth style at 170 bpm, it features all sections of the band with improvisational space for alto saxophone. Fully- notated rhythm section parts, moderate brass ranges, a catchy melody, and unique harmonies make this a favorite for festival or concert performances. Wonderfully unique! 11002313 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 55.00