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JAZZ/ROCK & FUNK very easy
Jazz/Rock & Funk
Very Easy
H 25 or 6 to 4—Robert 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
Alligator Alley—Dean Sorenson. This one's a
New Orleans-style chart that will have the bayou
bouncing! It's an ideal opener and a great way for
young jazzers to learn about the groove. The features
include flexible instrumentation, written solos, and
only four wind players are needed in addition to the
rhythm section. Highly recommended!
10758597 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Awesome Sauce!—Larry Neeck. This easy
and fun beginning rock chart will be a hit with
young jazz band students. A steady beat, easy
rhythms, and modest ranges provide the perfect
introduction to rock style. The two-measure
solo section, with suggested solo riffs included,
will encourage young improvisers. It's also
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Awesome Sauce! provides all
the ingredients needed for a successful musical
performance by young jazzers.
10882804 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Billie Jean—Michael 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
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. John Berry.
Originally composed for Weather Report and
released in 1967, Joe Zawinul's quintessential jazz
fusion standard has been recorded by countless
artists through the years. This chart is a slightly
truncated version for young players that still retains
the dynamic feel and sound of the original. Ideal
for young players, it's scored for standard jazz
ensemble with no solos but is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Always a
favorite and highly recommended!
10960676 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Boogie Shoes—arr. Paul Murtha. In a playful
disco style, this very easy chart of the KC and the
Sunshine Band hit from 1975 features fun parts for
every section. This solid rocker features multiple
options for soloists with written samples provided
and is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Get your groove on with this
highly recommended chart!
10909020 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
l Daybreak—Dean Sorenson. Inspired by an early
morning sunrise, open harmonies and a straight eighth
note groove give this chart a very contemporary
feel. An excellent point-of-contrast in a program,
the simple but memorable melodies will connect
with audiences and players alike from the beginning
piano riff to the easy groove and horn lines. Written
solos are included for all instruments and bands
from big to small will be able to play this calm, cool,
and collected tune!
11199699 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l Don't Poke the Bear—Dean Sorenson. This
driving rock chart has a seventies vibe and will be
a great contrasting piece for your program. Great
for helping young rhythm sections play together, it
is perfect for concerts, festivals, or accompanying
spy movies. This chart features an easy, flexible
arrangement with opportunities for all players to
improvise. You won't be able to get that opening
bass riff out of your head!
11199703 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Drama for Your Mama—Victor Lopez. This fun
rock chart for beginners has all the right stuff...
easy rhythms and ranges, and a solo section that's
completely notated for all the winds. The solos can
also be played as unisons in any combination of
instruments or sections. Playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations, it's easy to
put together, very effective and has great appeal for
the young player. Highly recommended!
10028048 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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Enter Sandman—arr. 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
Everybody Needs Somebody to Love—arr.
John Berry. This infectious, fun and rockin' tune
from the '60s boasts notable recordings by Wilson
Pickett, The Rolling Stones and most famously The
Blues Brothers. This very easy chart is skillfully
scored for all sections, requires no solos, and
is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10909016 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Fat Burger—George Vincent. Here is an easy-
to-play funky rock chart. Any wind can play the
solo section or it may be performed by the whole
section in unison. The trumpet 1 range is to written
E top space and the arrangement has optional
parts for two flutes, two clarinets, bari sax, guitar,
tuba, horn and baritone horn/tenor sax. Plus, this
chart will sound full and complete with reduced
instrumentation. This one makes your beginners
sound like pros! Easy to rehearse and sounds great!
10049661 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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Final Countdown—Joey 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
4 Funktion Junction—Doug Beach & George
Shutack. Every program needs a great funk chart,
and this original will kick your next "funktion" into
high gear. There is plenty of great playing for both
the rhythm and the wind sections. Flexible scoring
will make this piece accessible to bands of all sizes!
11199488 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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The Funky Monkey—Rick Stitzel. With a
medium funk groove and catchy riff-like melody,
this Rick Stitzel original will quickly become one
of your young jazz band's favorites. There's plenty
of solid ensemble playing to make it easy to
learn, and the solo section can be used to feature
any saxophone or even the entire sax section.
Suggested solos are included along with chord/
scale sheets for improvising. Written for full jazz
ensemble, it's also playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
10376642 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Funky See, Funky Do—Dean Sorenson. This is
a grooving chart that encourages enough mischief
to be fun without going over the top. In Funky
See, Funky Do, funk rhythms are presented in a
very teachable way with plenty of repetition and
clear articulation markings. This is a very easy
chart with completely flexible instrumentation.
Written solos are included for all instruments, and
instrumentation options include a minimum of only
four players with rhythm section on up to expanded
jazz ensemble.
10607722 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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Jazz/Rock & Funk
Very Easy & Easy
Buy jazz charts that work! These selections,
listed in order of their popularity, are chosen
most often by directors.
Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. John Berry.
10960676 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Isn't She Lovely—
Stevie Wonder/arr. John Berry.
11105220 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Blue Groove—Ethan Freier.
11000557 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Birdland—
Josef Zawinul/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2230910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
All Star—arr. Paul Murtha.
11100172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
My Girl—arr. Rick Stitzel.
10960670 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy—
Josef Zawinul/arr. Mike Story.
10355608 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
(Don't Fear) The Reaper—arr. Paul Murtha.
11100166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Alligator Alley—Dean Sorenson.
10758597 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Paul Murtha.
10188529 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
BIG BAND
PLAY-ALONGS
Big Band Play-Alongs are fun and will
improve ensemble playing. e CDs or online
audio tracks are performed by professional
musicians in a big band format. See more
big band play-alongs at jwppepper.com
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Play-Along Series, Volume 1—
Gordon Goodwin. This awesome series features ten big-band charts composed
and arranged by Gordon Goodwin; a play-along CD with demo tracks; solo
opportunities; transcribed solos in the sax, trumpet and trombone books; and
performance tips and suggestions by Gordon Goodwin and his lead players! In
the drum book, a question-and-answer session with Bernie Dresel and Gordon
discusses aspects of big-band drumming. Chord changes for the solo sections
are included in the saxophone, trumpet and trombone books as well as selected
transcriptions of the solos recorded by various band members. In the drum book/
CD, the original horn solos have been kept intact so the drummer can play off the
soloists. Trumpet Book: Wayne Bergeron... one-of-a-kind lead trumpet player!
Alto and Tenor Saxophone Books: Eric Marienthal... the remarkable saxophonist!
Trombone Book: Andy Martin... sets a new standard for jazz trombonists! Drum
Book: Bernie Dresel... one of the most musical and well-rounded drummers on
the scene today! Includes: Count Bubba's Revenge; Cut 'n Run; Get in Line;
High Maintenance; Horn of Puente; Hunting Wabbits; The Jazz Police; La Almeja
Pequena; Swingin' for the Fences and Whodunnit. Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat
Band Play-Along Series will allow players to make huge strides toward improving
their big band skills!
10006280 Alto Sax Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 24.95
10006281 Tenor Sax Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 24.95
10006282 Trumpet Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 24.99
10006283 Trombone Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 24.95
10006284 Drum Set Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 24.95
