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BLUES & SWING medium-advanced
l Fitz—Gene Roland/arr. Bob Curnow. This Kenton
original from the Adventure in Blues album is a
great way to feature your top trombonist! You will
love this hard-swinging and stylistically interesting
adaptation which makes the chart very playable for
most upper-level bands.
11202789 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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Fruitcake—Jeff Coffin/arr. David Deacon-Joyner.
This is a tune by Jeff Coffin that hearkens the spirit
and groove of the shuffle as played by the late, great
jazz drummer Art Blakey. This is a great arrangement
and has a beautifully arranged and slightly tricky saxo-
phone soli. Solid, fun solo changes and a strong grooving
shuffle will raise the roof as well as the bandstand!
11164639 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Giddyup!—Rick Hirsch. Better big bands will have
a great time with this chart that features a catchy,
upbeat swing groove with a hip-hop vibe. There
are idiomatic melodic and rhythmic themes in all
the horn sections which keep returning, thanks to
a uniquely modified rondo form. The improvised
solos are scored for tenor and trombone and the
brass ranges are moderate for this difficulty level.
Come on, let's go!
10844009 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)—Michael Philip
Mossman. Composed in a relaxed swing style,
this catchy tune is built up in layers starting with
the trombones. Saxes are added followed by the
trumpets, and finally the full ensemble gets in on
the fun. There are short, flashy spots for each
section followed by an interlude leading to the open
solo section. All of this is beautifully set using an
interaction between a two-beat feel and straight-
ahead swing.
11105118 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
l Go Big or Go Home—Mike Tomaro. Looking
for a great opener or closer? This hard-charging
swinger cooks from the opening note to the final
bar. Solid ensemble writing, an infectious groove,
and open solo spots make this chart a perfect
choice for any program.
11199508 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
High Maintenance—Gordon Goodwin. Here's a
swingin' shuffle that offers a hot sax soli, with some
great solo lines for the bari, too! It's got plenty of
sass and a spunky attitude from beginning to end.
It's a natural choice for festival or concert programs.
Optional parts for vibes and flute are included.
2473687 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .70.00
10012414 Dual Disc CD & DVD-
Xxl Dual Disc CD/DVD . . . . . . .19.95
H I Can't Stop Loving You—arr. Quincy Jones.
Every jazz fan knows it, loves it and has wished it
was in print! And now, this quintessential big-band
arrangement is finally available! As recorded by the
Count Basie Orchestra on their album This Time
by Basie: Hits of the 50s & 60s, Quincy Jones'
arrangement of I Can't Stop Loving You will bring
your audiences to their feet. Beginning with the
Count's rubato piano tremolo, this laid-back shuffle
chart features in-your-face ensemble writing at its
finest. There is short, written-out solo space for
trombone and piano, but mostly this chart simply
swings its tail off with the entire ensemble from
beginning to end! Never has a sad song sounded
so happy! Very highly recommended!
10368505 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Jeannine—Duke Pearson/arr. Mike Dana. A great
jazz standard played around 178 bpm, this swing
chart features alto sax with a suggested written solo
provided, and a drum solo played in between band
hits. The lead trumpet range is to written high C. An
optional vibraphone part is included.
10452154 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
l The Jones—Chip McNeill. This chart has it all
- a driving swing groove, lots of strong ensemble
writing, a sax soli, and plenty of solo space. Created
as a tribute to the music of the great Thad Jones,
this chart is sure to become a standard in the
required repertoire for full jazz ensemble.
11199510 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
The Kessel Run—Rich Woolworth. The Kessel
Run is a flag-waving swinger that proceeds at
breakneck speed! The first chorus features two
bands within the band. To showcase the soloists,
the solo section features stop-time written or
improvised solos for trumpet and tenor sax followed
by six more choruses of written or improvised solos
for both trumpet and tenor. There's a full ensemble
shout chorus, a sax soli, and the full ensemble
takes it on out. Optional parts are included for
expanded instrumentation. This spicy swing chart
will really heat up the band!
11000490 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
4 Lil' Green Nut—Drew Zaremba. This exciting
Drew Zaremba original alternates between a
very funky boogaloo and swing styles at around
144 bpm - but the primary style is swing. The
lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff
(optional high D), and solos with suggested written
lines are provided for alto 1 and trombone 2. This
swings hard and will be an ideal festival or contest
selection! Highly recommended!
11198982 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .54.00
Makin' Whoopee—Walter Donaldson/arr. Dave
Wolpe. Bass trombone players can count on one
hand the good charts available for their instrument.
Well, here is one of the best yet arranged by Dave
Wolpe in the style of the great George Roberts.
With a medium-swing feel, this showcase will
bring out the best in your bass trombone player
with no improvisation, just written melody. There is
some written or improvised jazz for 2nd trumpet in
harmon mute, and the lead trumpet has a unison
line to written high E. A nice sax soli is the icing on
the cake. An outstanding feature chart!
10071915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
H Moanin'—Charles Mingus/arr. Sy Johnson. This
is an awesome Mingus double-time swing chart in
the original version as recorded on the Mingus Big
Band 93 CD. It kicks off with a hot bari sax intro,
features some really tight licks, an extended open
solo section, and an infectious bari sax line that drives
the whole piece. Serious jazz for serious bands!
2388650 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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Moment's Notice—John Coltrane/arr. Alan
Baylock. Alan Baylock crafts a great swinger on
one of Coltrane's brilliant compositions. Set around
208 bpm, this chart includes solo space for alto
and tenor and a lead trumpet range to written high
C. A big shout chorus and sax soli complete the
package. Outstanding chart!
10452152 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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Move Your Rug—Jeff Coffin/arr. Ryan Middagh.
Here's a feel-good New Orleans second-line chart
that can be opened up to feature any member of
the jazz ensemble or an alto sax soloist. The band
will love playing this chart, and the audience will
leave humming the tune. This is one of Coffin's
hits that is a great closer for any performance. It
features standard jazz ensemble instrumentation
with no doubles.
11164648 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
l A Night at the Golden Nugget (Pro Edition)—
Gene Roland. This chart is one of the highly
original swinging charts featured on Stan Kenton's
Adventure in Blues album. It is the original version
written for the Kenton instrumentation of that time
(one alto, two tenor, baritone and bass saxophones;
five trumpets; four mellophoniums; five trombones;
piano, bass, and drums). This will be a great tune
for your advanced band!
11202785 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
H Norwegian Wood—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Bill
Holman. Buddy Rich's band recorded this Beatles
tune, and it is one of Holman's best-known charts.
Treated as a jazz waltz, full of excitement and
energy, it features solos for alto sax and trombone.
Lots of raw power and blistering figures make this
the ideal concert opener or closer!
2471103 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Blues & Swing • Medium-Advanced & 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 condence!
At Long Last Love—Cole Porter/arr. Billy Byers.
As recorded on is Time by Basie!, this arrangement is pure Basie. Opening with a short
gure reminiscent of the Count, the band then swings at a bright tempo into a terric
version of this great melody. ere is a solo for tenor saxophone and moderate ranges for all.
11202779
Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 55.00
Cool Man Jack—Stockton Helbing/arr. Kris Berg.
is sizzlin' chart performed here by Kris Berg & e Metroplexity Big Band from the CD
Perspectives was written for the South Carolina All-State Jazz Band. is arrangement
utilizes many color combinations, a dark melody, and a hard-swinging Elvin Jones style.
e chart has solo space for lead tenor sax and lead trombone, which leads to a powerful
shout chorus before ending with a recap of the introduction. Perfect as an opener or change-
of-pace chart, it is orchestrated for 5-4-4-5 (including vibes).
11205844
Jazz Ensemble
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MA 65.00
Crisis—Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf.
e entire ensemble gets a workout on this highly creative chart! e overriding style is
driving swing alternating with some Latin statements of the melody. Suggested solos are
included for trombone, tenor, trumpet, and guitar or optional alto sax, but improvised solos
are welcome. e tempo is 164-172 bpm, the lead trumpet range is to written B above the
sta, and there's a roaring shout chorus. Optional parts are included for ute and vibes.
is chart will be a highlight on any program!
11198970
Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 54.00
Lil' Green Nut—Drew Zaremba.
is exciting Drew Zaremba original alternates between a very funky boogaloo and swing
styles at around 144 bpm - but the primary style is swing. e lead trumpet range is to
written A above the sta (optional high D), and solos with suggested written lines are
provided for alto 1 and trombone 2. is swings hard and will be an ideal festival or contest
selection! Highly recommended!
11198982
Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 54.00
e "S" Is Silent—Kris Berg.
Commissioned by the jazz division of the Illinois Music Education Association for the 2021
Illinois All-State Honors Jazz Band, this chart will be an exciting addition to any library.
With grooves that alternate between samba and swing, a strong melody, and lots of full
ensemble work, this chart makes sure that everyone gets in on the action. Solo space is
provided for alto saxophone and trumpet. It features standard instrumentation with optional
vibes. is chart will elevate any performance!
11191588 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
e Send-O—Pete McGuinness.
If you've got a band full of aces, this chart is for you! You will need ugelhorns for the entire
trumpet section to get the sound you want to hear. Winding lines and top-notch ensemble
writing make this chart something special. It is a great chart for the more advanced big band.
11206080
Jazz Ensemble
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A 60.00
A Shade of Jade—Joe Henderson/arr. Alan Baylock.
is Joe Henderson jazz standard is a terric vehicle for more advanced jazz ensembles with
solo space for tenor 1 and drum set. e lead trumpet range is up to written high D. At 128
bpm, this hard-swinging chart cooks every measure. High-energy swing and rst-class writing!
11198968
Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 62.00
Stay in Your Lane—Gordon Goodwin.
More accessible than most Gordon Goodwin charts, Stay in Your Lane is a hard-hitting,
good-time shue groove played at about 135 bpm. ere's lots of call and response between
sections, a swingin' shout chorus, and suggested solos are included for C, B-at, and
E-at instruments and trombone. Of course, improvised solos are an option. An auxiliary
percussion part plus optional ute and vibraphone parts are also included. Infectious, fun,
and highly recommended!
11199000 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 54.00
Sunset and Vine—Gordon Goodwin.
As recorded by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, this challenging swinger features a
moderately so intro, a tempo of 162 bpm, solo space for various instruments, sax section
solis, auxiliary percussion, a big shout chorus, an optional ute double for alto sax 2, and a
lead trumpet range to high F sharp. Additional sax parts are included with ute doubles.
If it's Gordon, you know it's great!
11199004
Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 72.00
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