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BLUES & SWING medium-easy
H Cool (from "West Side Story")—Leonard Bern-
stein/arr. Mark Taylor. From one of the most
famous musicals of all time, here is the swinging
and aptly titled Cool. Mark Taylor's version for
developing players remains true to the original but
adds a touch of contemporary flair with the melody
passed from section to section and written or
improvised solo space for trumpet. Timeless!
10083826 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Cotton Tail—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
All the drive and excitement of the original are
still there as this bright swinger starts out with a
small combo of two tenors and two trombones with
rhythm, then gets the full band involved. With solos
for alto and/or trombone and trumpet and/or piano,
this chart will sound great with any band!
2472892 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Cotton Tail—Duke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
Here's one of Duke Ellington's iconic tunes in a
swingin' chart scored for the little big band format.
Mark Taylor really gets the most out of just six horn
parts in this great-sounding chart! Solo space is
included for trombone and alto sax, and then later
for piano and trumpet. Here's a great opportunity to
feature your key big band players!
10759364 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). 45.00
Count Bubba's Revenge—Gordon Goodwin/
arr. Ralph Ford. Ralph Ford has scored this popular
chart by Gordon Goodwin for developing groups,
and it's a real gem! It's a shuffle that will be fun
to play and hear for all concerned. The unique
articulations and the very cool, stop-time interlude
make this a stand-out for your group. There are no
individual solos, a hot sax soli, and the lead trumpet
range is to written G on top of the staff (optional
Ab). It also has options for reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Wonderful tune... outstanding
arrangement. Highly recommended!
10028087 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
l Daily Blues—Dave Mills. This down-and-dirty
slow blues in F will really give your band a chance
to swing hard. This chart features extended solo
sections for tenor sax over some driving ensemble
figures. Just when you think the audience has this
tune figured out, it heats up with a fast-paced jazz
waltz section before returning to the gritty slow
blues to finish out the tune.
11202579 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Diggin' the New Digs (from Incredibles 2)
—Michael Giacchino/arr. Paul Murtha. From
the entertaining soundtrack of "Incredibles 2"
comes this marvelous jazz waltz that works great
for full jazz band. Baritone sax gets a rare turn in
the spotlight, followed by the brass section with
sax answers. The solo section can feature any
combination of alto sax, trumpet, or trombone with
suggested or improvised solos. A fun change of
pace and highly recommended!
10960664 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
H Don't Get Around Much Anymore—Ellington
& Russell/arr. Mark Taylor. One of the classic
trademark tunes from the Duke Ellington library,
this familiar jazz standard is solidly scored for
younger players by Mark Taylor. When it comes to
accessible charts in a medium swing style, this one
can't be beat! Highly recommended!
10427404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Blues & Swing • Medium-Easy
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!
And Stay Out!—Terry White.
Get ready to swing hard! is easy medium-tempo blues in B-at
features some great ensemble section-writing and the band has some
nice shout moments throughout. e solo sections feature the trumpet,
trombone and later alto or tenor sax with written solos included. is is
a great tune to get the energy going at your next concert!
11202577 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Eli Is Here!—Bob Curnow.
Based on a medium-slow, swinging feel, this chart moves quickly with
the tenors and trombones stating the theme. e second statement is
surrounded with lots of lines that weave in and out. is is followed by
a tenor sax solo, then the full ensemble then sets up a trombone solo.
e ensemble once again takes over before the drums state some short
solo passages. Everyone will love the Basie style that this chart emulates!
11202792 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum—Wayne Shorter/arr. Mark Taylor.
From Wayne Shorter's inuential 1964 album Speak No Evil, this jazz
standard is transformed here for developing jazz bands by Mark Taylor.
e relaxed swing feel and harmonies of the original are all retained,
and solos for tenor sax and trumpet are included.
11172115 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
A Few Miles More—Mike Hammonds.
is original composition puts everyone deep in that swinging groove
from the start! Based on a 12-bar blues in E at, it features exciting
throwback styles including stop-time and call and response - just like
those famous jam sessions of yesteryear. e shout chorus drives the
tune home and keeps the whole ensemble fully engaged to the end.
Your band will sound like they are jamming with the greats on this one!
11206946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
High Flyer—Carl Strommen.
Here is a bright swing chart for young groups based on the chord
changes to George Shearing's Lullaby of Birdland. e open solo
section is written or improvised to feature any soloist, with solo sheets
provided in all keys, along with scales to assist young players with
improvisation. Featuring exible scoring, the set includes a guitar chord
chart and optional expanded instrumentation. An excellent vehicle for
teaching the swing style.
11191617 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
In Other Words—Chris Sharp.
is tribute to one of Frank Sinatra's biggest hits contains many references
to the original tune. is is a great way to introduce that Basie swing feel
that we all love to moderate-level groups. You'll nd some great writing for
section playing and a trumpet solo with Harmon mute that can be played
as written or improvised. is one sounds like the classics!
11202335 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
It Had to Be You—Isham Jones/arr. Mark Taylor.
In classic Count Basie style, Mark Taylor's well-craed arrangement of
this familiar standard is set in a medium-slow swing style and features
the full ensemble perfectly scored to sound rich and full. In contrast, a
short piano solo is interspersed that can be played as written or ad lib.
A great change of pace for contest or festival!
11171986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Jumpin' Jack Jive—Carl Strommen.
is chart opens in a bright, brisk four and soon switches to a trademark
two feel reminiscent of the great big bands of yesteryear. e solo section
features tenor and alto, and it can be opened up for a variety of soloists
of the director's choosing. e charts builds and builds to a big nish! A
great one for festival and concert use. Swing on with this winner!
11206966 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Mind the Gap—George Shutack.
is straight-ahead swing chart will be a winner with groups at many
levels. is is an accessible chart based on rhythm changes that will give
your group a moderate challenge. ere is a wealth of ensemble work and
an opportunity for a piano solo. Bring this to your next festival or concert!
11199502 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Now's the Time—Charlie Parker/arr. Mark Taylor.
is swing classic from bebop legend Charlie Parker belongs in every
jazz library. e easy melody and blues changes make this a perfect
t for younger players. is classy chart spreads the melody around,
starting with a front line of three saxes, trumpet, and trombone,
followed by feature spots for the sax section, and nally a marvelous
tutti for the entire ensemble. is chart's got it all!
11208478 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
One Cool Cat!—Rob Vuono, Jr.
A playful melody sauntering along a beguiling chord progression is
featured in this enjoyable chart. e intro leads way to the cool sounds
of trumpet and alto sax on melody, with tenor saxes and trombones
later joining in on a countermelody. ere is an open solo section
with ad lib or written solos, with swinging backgrounds adding some
punch. Great ensemble writing ensues aer the solo section leading to a
brilliant shout chorus. is is one cool chart you just can't miss!
11206974 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Say What?—Paul Baker.
In the relaxed swinging tradition of Sammy Nestico and Count Basie,
the title refers to the conversation that begins in the melody as two
groups call and respond to each other. Trumpet range is to written G;
trombone range is to F. Aer the melody is thoroughly discussed, the
chart moves on to a 16-bar written piano solo which is followed by a
16-bar written tenor sax solo. Chord changes are provided for both. A
powerful shout chorus is followed by a return to the bridge and then a
nal hard-swinging hurrah before the classic Count Basie piano ending.
11207708 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Still Got the Blues—Dave Mills.
is medium-fast B-at blues tune swings from top to bottom. e solo
section features space for solos from the tenor sax or trombone. is
tune is a great introduction to playing the music of Count Basie and
when you hear it, you will recognize the style instantly. is will get
your developing group learning to swing hard from beginning to end!.
11202589 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Stolen Moments—Oliver Nelson/arr. Mike Kamuf.
Every developing jazz ensemble should play this chart! Mike Kamuf's
arrangement on this Oliver Nelson classic falls right in the pocket at about
110 bpm. e iconic melody is unforgettable and there are written or
improvised solos for alto sax and trumpet. e lead trumpet range goes to
G above the sta and there are options for reduced instrumentation. is is
a ne chart for almost any band at any ability level.
11199002 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Take it in Stride—Erik Sherburne.
is swing chart features a stride piano section at the beginning which
sets this chart up nicely. Pretty cool stu!
11206078 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Tour de Force—Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Michael Philip Mossman.
Composed by jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, this appealing chart features
a comfortable cha-cha groove, a distinctive harmonic progression,
and a tuneful melody suitable for young players. Every section has an
interesting and important role to play, and solos (written or ad lib) are
featured for trumpet and tenor sax.
11208477 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
e View Looking Up—Craig Skengton.
If you've been looking for something to showcase your rhythm section,
look no further! is excellent new chart written in a medium swing
style features the rhythm section with improvisational space for your
bassist. Notated rhythm section parts, moderate brass ranges, and a
melodic line carried by all sections of the band make this a favorite for
concert and festival performances! Top-notch!
11206982 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Wombat Combat—Craig Skengton.
Written in a hard-driving shue style, it features all sections of the
band with improvisational space for your tenor player. ere is also
a feature for the winds that will keep everyone on their toes. If you've
been looking for something to showcase your entire band, look no
further. Fully-notated rhythm section parts, moderate brass ranges,
and a melodic line carried by all sections of the band will make this a
favorite for concert and festival performances!
11199482 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
