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4 Spoiler Alert—Andrew Neu. With a nod to
the wonderful charts Sammy Nestico wrote for
Count Basie, this medium swinger for advancing
groups features the saxophones and trumpets in
strong unison melodies. Additionally, written or
improvised solos are featured for piano, tenor sax
or trumpet. Included are optional vibes parts and a
handy guitar chord chart. An ideal opener, closer,
or anything in between!
11191613 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
4 The Stockhouse Shuffle—Matt Morey. This
swinging chart is a true shuffle in the tradition of
Jerome Richardson's The Groove Merchant as
performed by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra.
The tempo makes this chart accessible and is great
for teaching style. The trumpet range goes up to
high C and the trombone up to G flat. Trumpet and
tenor sax solos are separated by a clever interlude
before moving on to a shout section that will really
show off the band's dynamic contrast as the energy
moves between the brass and saxes. You can't go
wrong with this one!
11207704 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
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Stompin' at the Savoy—arr. Greg Yasinitsky.
After the initial statement, Greg Yasinitsky gives
this Benny Goodman treasure an updated and
contemporary flair while remaining true to the
original. It's all there in this exciting chart... nice
dynamic contrasts, a stop-time section, a sax
section soli, ensemble interludes, a written or
improvised trumpet 2 solo, and it's all played
around 168 bpm. The lead trumpet range is to
written B-flat above the staff and optional parts are
included for expanded instrumentations. Solid with
proven appeal!
10513990 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Summertime (from Porgy and Bess)—George
Gershwin/arr. Dave Rivello. This medium swing
trumpet solo feature contains tons of jazz
substance! Arranger Dave Rivello captures the
distinctive "Miles Davis-Harmon Mute" sound
in this outstanding chart that features both
the band and soloist "a la Miles." The 2nd
trumpet solo part goes to written F on the top
line, and the lead trumpet goes to written A.
Highly recommended!
10011971 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
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Sweet Magnolias—Jeff Coffin/arr. Ryan Middagh.
A soulful, slow, bluesy, New Orleans-inspired
swing chart, Sweet Magnolias features a solo tenor
saxophonist. One of the more accessible charts
from the Jeff Coffin catalog, it's great for a variety
of ability levels.
11164651 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Swing Zone—Carl Strommen. Carl Strommen
offers up this wonderful swing chart with a relaxed
Basie band feel. Written solos feature trumpet and
tenor saxophone, or let them loose to improvise
on the changes. At around 120 bpm, it's scored
for full jazz ensemble, yet will sound great with
optional limited instrumentation. An excellent
choice for contest or festival use, Swing Zone is
highly recommended!
11002311 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
H Switch in Time—Sammy Nestico. Sammy
Nestico wrote this classic chart for the Count
Basie Orchestra and it was recorded on the album
Basie - Straight Ahead. An approachable chart for
advancing groups, this minor blues outing features
attractive chord changes and a brilliant finale.
Classic Basie!
546390 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
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Take Five—Paul Desmond/arr. Rich DeRosa.
Perhaps the most famous time chart of all, Take
Five is in 5/4 - but the rhythmic pattern is clear and
consistent throughout. You'll find this arrangement
very accessible, with easy alto sax and drum solos
plus modest brass ranges. This chart features a
more laid-back style than the original and is sure
to be just as important today as was in the 1960s.
Recommended for every jazz enthusiast!
10049802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
H Take the 'A' Train (Original Version)—Billy
Strayhorn/trans. David Berger. This very special,
historic publication is an exact transcription of the
1941 version recorded by Duke Ellington. David
Berger's expertise is evident in the completely voiced
rhythm parts and written out solos. This classic
belongs in every jazz ensemble library everywhere!
2237790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Tangerine—arr. John Wasson. Arranged here in
a funky New Orleans style, the full ensemble takes
the first statement after the piano introduction. The
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 . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Tenor Madness—Sonny Rollins/arr. Mark Taylor.
This Sonny Rollins classic is bebop at its best! A
stellar, up-tempo chart that turns both your tenor
players loose and lets them battle it out in the solos.
The two tenors trade phrases while the band keeps
things cooking throughout. It sounds like a little
"madness" is good for the soul!
2433860 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
4 That's All—Haymes & Brandt/arr. Billy Byers.
As recorded on Basie Picks the Winners, this
wonderful Billy Byers chart takes the lovely standard
into a whole new world. There is a bit of flute to be
played by your first tenor, a trumpet and piano solo,
and there is some exquisite writing creating great
shout choruses and subtle voicing for the band.
With moderate ranges for all, you will love this one!
11202781 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
That's Life—arr. Gordon Goodwin. Gordon
Goodwin's medium-slow treatment of this
familiar standard swings hard right from the top!
This expertly crafted chart features plenty of tutti
ensemble writing, solo space for trumpet and piano,
and a short but potent sax soli. Silky smooth!
2286565 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
There Will Never Be Another You—arr. Mark
Taylor. Here's a great chart on the familiar Harry
Warren jazz standard that features the drummer on
brushes and tasty figures from the full ensemble. Also
featured are wonderful sectional and full ensemble
passages that display your band's ability for cohesive
playing. There's a suggested or improvised solo for
trombone supported by excellent background writing.
Here is a highly creative and tasteful chart that
exemplifies this arranger's skill. Developing groups
will find it ideal for festivals, concerts and casual
occasions. Highly recommended!
10667344 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
H Things Ain't What They Used to Be—Mercer
Ellington/arr. Alan Baylock. Mercer Ellington's
classic blues shuffle gets the Baylock treatment!
The style is down home and the solos are for alto,
trumpet, trombone, and tenor sax. Also included is
a powerful Baylock-style shout chorus and optional
parts for expanded instrumentations. It's a fun chart
and it gets our highest recommendation!
10513911 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Time Certain—Jeff Jarvis. Equally appropriate
as an opener, closer, or anything in between, this
chart with a solid swing groove will energize your
band and its audiences. Time Certain is a great
shuffle chart with a good-time feel and features
solid ensemble writing. The melody shifts between
swing eighths and triplet rhythms and the brass
ranges are accessible. Open solos are provided for
tenor sax, trumpet and trombone with solo sheets
included. A stop-time interlude appears after the
solos and leads to the full band simply swinging
hard to take it on home. Highly recommended!
10999976 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
The Way You Look Tonight—Jerome Kern/arr.
Sammy Nestico. Sammy Nestico's interpretation
of this great old tune is right on target for today's
jazz ensembles, with all the class we have come
to expect from this master arranger! Written in a
relaxed swing style, this chart features lots of tutti
ensemble writing, very melodic counter melodies,
and also a wonderful sax soli. No solos required.
2259943 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Wichita Lineman—Jimmy Webb/arr. Eric Richards.
Although this was a pop hit back in the late 1960s,
this familiar ballad lends itself nicely for jazz
ensemble treated here as a jazz waltz. Scored to
feature a solo trombone, alternate solo parts are
provided for B-flat and E-flat instruments for added
flexibility. This terrific setting features a driving style
with solid hits for the full ensemble as well as feature
spots for the brass section and also the saxes.
11172096 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
OUTSTANDING
REFERENCE
RESOURCES!
Every jazz ensemble director should have these books and
CD sets that are essential guides to jazz ensemble repertoire.
See more jazz resources at jwpepper.com.
Teaching Music Through Performance in Jazz for Beginning
Ensembles—ed. Richard Miles. For the first time, this volume from the
acclaimed Teaching Music Through Performance series is available for directors
of beginning jazz ensembles. This edition pairs practical perspectives from world-
class jazz educators and performers, who specialize in working with beginning
ensembles, together with Teacher Resource Guides for more than 60 of the
best jazz charts published for beginning ensembles. As in the other volumes,
each resource guide includes background information on both the composer
and the history of each chart, technical and stylistic considerations, a discussion
of the musical elements, and measure-by-measure rehearsal suggestions for
the best repertoire tailored for beginning jazz bands. Teaching Music Through
Performance in Jazz for Beginning Ensembles is a truly significant resource for
jazz educators and their students, and an invaluable contribution to the field of
jazz education! Contributors: Ronald Carter, Roosevelt Griffin, Ben Huntoon,
Brian Logan, Rob Parton, Willis Rapp, and Dean Sorenson.
10563813 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
10629618 2-CD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.95
H Teaching Music Through Performance in Jazz, Vol. 1—Richard Miles
& Ronald Carter. Teaching Music Through Performance in Jazz continues in
the best tradition of the Teaching Music series, bringing together insights from
top jazz educators and invaluable analysis of the best repertoire published for
jazz ensembles of all skill levels. This book is the ideal resource for anyone
seeking a deeper understanding of the preeminent music for jazz ensembles
by seminal jazz composers. This 592-page book includes Teacher Resource
Guides to more than 65 of the top jazz charts broken down into developing,
intermediate and advanced levels. Each guide includes vital information on the
composer, the composition, historical background, technical requirements,
stylistic considerations, musical elements and more. Additionally, leading jazz
educators and musicians contribute chapters on pertinent topics in the field of
jazz education. Some of these contributors are Wynton Marsalis, Ron Carter, Ron
McCurdy, Reginald Thomas and Ron Modell. This book is an essential resource
for jazz leaders at all levels and a major contribution to the jazz field!
10043376 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.95
10053219 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
Teaching Music Through Performance in Jazz, Vol. 2—
ed. Richard Miles & Ronald Carter. This long-awaited Volume 2 of Teaching
Music Through Performance in Jazz continues in the best tradition of the
Teaching Music series. As in Volume 1, it brings together insights from top jazz
educators and invaluable analyses of the best repertoire published for developing,
intermediate and advanced jazz ensembles. Included are Teacher Resource
Guides to 100 of the top jazz charts broken down by difficulty levels. Additionally,
each guide includes vital information on the composer, the composition, historical
background, technical requirements, stylistic considerations musical elements
and more. Also featured are chapters by leading jazz educators and musicians
on topics pertinent to the field of jazz education. Here is a major contribution to
the genre and an essential resource for all jazz educators! Contributors: Randy
Brecker, Ronald Carter, Robert Knatt, Thara Memory, and Rodney Whitaker.
10563812 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.95
10629619 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.50
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