42020 Editors' Choice lNew HPepper Basic Library ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
46
JAZZ
ENSEMBLE
Go to cart
LATIN medium-easy / medium
l The Squirrel from Pasadena—Chris Sharp. The
title of this tune is a thinly disguised suggestion of
the Jobim composition that is everyone's favorite
Bossa Nova. There is a solo section for alto and
trumpet with written solos or chord changes for
improvisation. This is a great Latin addition for your
developing high school band and your students will
have a great time calling out, "Squirrel!"
11202333 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .65.00
St. Thomas—Sonny Rollins/arr. Mark Taylor.
Plenty of solid tutti ensemble scoring is featured
in this arrangement for small group of Sonny
Rollins' familiar Latin standard. The solo section
can be opened up for any player and a tasty
unison ensemble chorus follows. Suggested
solos and scale/chord sheets are included.
Highly recommended! Instrumentation: 3 saxes,
2 trumpets, 1 trombone plus rhythm section.
Optional additional parts are included for alto, tenor
& trombone.
10098775 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
St. Thomas—Sonny Rollins/arr. Mark Taylor. One
of the all-time best known Latin/jazz classics is this
lively tune by Sonny Rollins! Mark Taylor has done
a great job of making it playable by younger groups
while maintaining the style of the original. Small
group playing is alternated with the full band and a
flexible solo section allows any number of soloists.
2423630 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Taking Flight—Carl Strommen. Here is a great
even-eighth note chart with a really catchy hook.
The focus is on the ensemble, but there is solo
space for tenor saxophone and trumpet. Your
students will be humming this catchy tune long
after rehearsal!
11198774 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Latin Selections
Medium
Afro Blue—Mongo Santamaria/arr. Michael
Mossman. Even though this is scored by Michael
Philip Mossman for just six horns in the Little Big
Band Series, the writing is sophisticated and full
sounding. Written in 3/4, but featuring an Afro-
Cuban 6/8 groove, this marvelous chart includes
solos for tenor or trumpet. Instrumentation: 3
saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, rhythm section
with optional additional parts for alto sax, tenor sax
and trombone.
10074146 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Afro Blue—Mongo Santamaria/arr. Michael
Mossman. Made famous by John Coltrane, but
treated here in a more traditional Afro-Latin style,
this is something a little different for jazz ensemble.
As with all Mossman charts, the rhythm section is
meticulously notated to ensure the correct style.
The 3/4 pattern throughout draws heavily on
African influences and the melody is masterfully
passed from section to section. A single pentatonic
scale works for the solo section, making this a
wonderful vehicle for involving many soloists.
2478928 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
4 Aria—Rick Lawn. As the title suggests, this is a
beautiful melodic feature for alto sax. In addition
to the haunting tune, there are subtle supportive
ensemble figures that weave a rich fabric of
accompaniment and include flugelhorns and cup
mutes in the trumpet section. The improvised solo
needs only two scales - concert D harmonic minor
and E-flat major. An ensemble chorus follows
the solo section and leads to a cadenza before a
slower, more dramatic close. A great opportunity to
feature your alto player!
11207700 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
4 Beethoven's Havana Vacation—Ludwig van
Beethoven/arr. Terry White. This chart features
an inventive Latin take on Beethoven's Seventh
Symphony, second movement. The chart opens
with eloquent sax and brass chorales stating
Beethoven's original themes before starting the
exciting vacation to Havana with some gritty Latin
writing. The solo features the alto saxophone, which
includes a written solo. The band is given some
exciting ensemble writing. Check this one out!
11202578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Birk's Works—Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Mike Tomaro.
In this classic minor blues tune from Dizzy Gillespie,
Mike Tomaro starts this version as a funky mambo,
but then shifts the style to swing and back again
to the mambo feel. This well-paced arrangement
features a great feel plus solos for trumpet and
tenor. There is tons of variety in this excellent chart
that will show off your band's ability to play and
change from style to style!
2481646 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Blackbird—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Mark Taylor.
The haunting and distinctive Blackbird, from The
Beatles' White Album, is adapted here in a moderate
and soft samba style in the Little Big Band format.
Trumpet and alto sax are featured on the melody and
for written or improvised solos. This creative chart
also has some nice ensemble trades with the drums.
Flexibly scored for three saxes, two trumpets, one
trombone, and four rhythm with optional additional
parts for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
10909026 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Blue Bossa—Kenny Dorham/arr. Mark Taylor.
Sounding full and richly varied, here is a great
six-horn chart on the timeless Kenny Dorham
jazz standard. The melody is first stated by a trio
of trumpet, tenor and guitar followed by the full
ensemble, then solo sections for trumpet and
tenor. Scored for 6 horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets 1
trombone) plus rhythm section with optional parts
included for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
Highly recommended!
10374158 Jazz Ensemble
(Little Big Band). . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Blue Bossa—Kenny Dorham/arr. Mark Taylor.
One of the essential Latin jazz classics, this catchy
tune moves and grooves in Mark Taylor's spicy
arrangement. It really makes the most of the Latin
rhythmic feel, with exciting solo space and well-
articulated ensemble backups. Very cool... and hot!
2475702 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Blue Skies—Irving Berlin/arr. Mark Taylor. Here's
a creative and unique version of this familiar Irving
Berlin standard that alternates between samba and
swing styles. Featuring intricate and effective six
horn scoring with solos for tenor sax and/or guitar,
this is a terrific full-blown production for little big
band. Scored for 6 horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone) plus rhythm section with optional parts
included for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
10374154 Jazz Ensemble (Little Big Band) 45.00
H
Chili Today, Hot Tamale—Rick Hirsch. A great
title and great chart! Chili Today, Hot Tamale is
set in a samba groove in cut-time at around 90
bpm. It's accessible for a solid easy to medium
grade level, there are written solos for trombone
1 and tenor sax 1, optional parts for expanded
instrumentations, and a trumpet 1 range going to
written A above the staff with optional lower notes.
This chart is fun to play and loaded with energy!
10452086 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
H
Coconut Champagne—Denis DiBlasio/arr. Victor
Lopez. Victor Lopez' arrangement of this great tune
by Denis DiBlasio is a more accessible version than
the original. At a medium grade level with an upbeat
samba groove, everybody gets some action with the
classic Maynard Ferguson trumpet solo harmonized
for the trumpet section in a playable range. There
is a sax section soli that can also be a solo for bari
sax or any saxophone. An optional percussion part
will complete the package. You'll dig this chart...it
soars, it excites!
10277765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
4 Danza del Carcayu—Kris Berg. This chart is
a burning, high-energy samba that will bring
the house down at festivals and concerts. The
excitement makes it perfect as an opener or closer.
Solo space is provided for alto sax, tenor sax, or
vibes and then trumpet or trombone. Later, exciting
ensemble trades feature your drummer. Fast paced
and exciting, this will be a sure crowd pleaser!
11199474 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
4 El Tigre—Jeff Jarvis. El Tigre is composed in
the songo style, which is frequently heard in salsa
music. Syncopated figures are carefully notated
in the rhythm parts to ensure authenticity and to
support the horn lines. The memorable melodies
and sturdy harmonies are supported by the active
rhythm section. This engaging chart will be a
unique addition to any concert or festival program.
11199476 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
H
Feels So Good—Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor
Lopez. Only rarely does a jazz tune cross over to
the pop charts the way this Chuck Mangione classic
did back in the seventies! Flugelhorn solo on the
1st trumpet part is featured throughout with the
distinctive melody and then with a written or ad lib
solo along with a tenor solo. The flugelhorn solo
range is up to an optional written high C, but the
solo is cued on the 1st tenor part as well. Victor's
arrangement brings this contemporary gem within
the range of the developing trumpet player without
losing any of the hip appeal of the original. Here's
a perennially appealing, samba/rock chart that will
provide outstanding performance opportunities for
your band and soloist! Highly recommended!
2480787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Gimme Samba Dat!—Chris Sharp. Opening with
a catchy unison ensemble lick, this chart is a samba
reminiscent of the Antonio Carlos Jobim style.
It features alto sax 1 and trumpet 2 on the lead
melody and solos for each that can be improvised
or played as written. This hot, cookin' samba with
its nice ensemble and sectional passages includes
ranges and rhythms that fall into the moderate
category. Exciting and powerful!
10910604 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Goodbye Enchilada—Steve Wiest. Pull out all the
stops with this chart! A brilliant salsa that is hot from
beginning to end, this chart will leave your audience
breathless. The rhythm section will love the groove,
and the ensemble writing for the winds is world-
class. If you want to push your group, this chart will
be well worth the effort.
11204228 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Guantanamera—arr. Michael Philip Mossman.
This well-known Cuban song composed by Jose
Fernandez Diaz has been recorded by countless
artists through the years, and receives a standout
contemporary setting for full jazz ensemble from
Latin master Michael Mossman. Arranged in a
moderate "Guajira" style, this chart features classy
harmonizations and smooth ensemble passages.
The solo section, optional for any instrument, is
followed by an out chorus that is built up in layers
starting with the rhythm section. Suggested solos
and chord/scale sheets in all keys are included.
Beautifully and effectively arranged!
10842271 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Hop, Skip 'nda Jump—Erik Sherburne. With a
catchy melody, jazzy call-and-response licks, and a
fun Latin feel, Hop, Skip 'nda Jump really bounces
off the page. It initially features trumpet and alto,
then layers in the rest of the band to "hop, skip
'nda jump" their way into a great performance. The
solo section is open with straight-ahead changes or
with written solos for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet,
and trombone, with accessible backgrounds. Then,
a bridge gives each section a chance to leap up and
take their turn. It ends with a big shout chorus, and
even with the modest brass ranges, it's scored so
it sounds full and exciting. Plus, it's playable with
optional reduced instrumentation. Very creative!
11002325 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
H I Wanna Be Like You—Sherman & Sherman/
arr. John Wasson. What happens when one of
the hottest swing bands in the land cuts loose
on a Disney classic? Cranked up excitement!
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy takes a mambo spin on
I Wan'na Be Like You from "The Jungle Book,"
and with lots of tutti writing, your band will get a
real powerhouse sound!
2433704 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
—Duke Ellington/arr. Ralph Ford. You may think
this very clever chart is all swing, but it begins as
Latin then alternates with a swing feel. The tempo is
bright at around 190-200 bpm with suggested solos
for trumpet and tenor sax, a few piano montunos,
and a big shout chorus leading to a huge ending
closing this fine chart appropriately. Additional wind
parts and a vibes part are included for optional
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10756380 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .48.00
Just Friends—John Klenner/arr. Scott Ragsdale.
The jazz classic Just Friends is set here as a
trombone section feature with a samba groove.
This superb chart with a lyrical melody also
features written or ad lib solo space for trombones
1 and 2, excellent and accessible trombone solis,
and a lead trumpet range to written A above the
staff. Give the 'bones some of the spotlight with
this exceptional arrangement!
10311435 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
La Cumparsita—arr. Chris Sharp. With varied
tempos, and several Latin styles, this is a tour-de-
force treatment of the world's best-known tango in
the style of Bill Holman's epics for the Stan Kenton
band. A flamenco-style fanfare opens the chart,
followed by a ballad treatment of the B section.
Then the main tune, in its familiar tango mode, is
followed by an up-tempo samba version closing
with an all-out, fiery ensemble ending. In true
Holman style, this passage is interrupted by a short
swing section. There are solos featured for tenor
sax 1, suggested or with changes, and guitar with
changes only. Super for festival or concert finales!
10999377 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .75.00
4 La Virgen de la Macarena—Bernardino Bautiste
Monterde/arr. Chris Sharp. Rafael Mendez's
trumpet extravaganza gets the Stan Kenton
treatment in a romping Latin epic. This will give
your trumpet section an opportunity to shine
while featuring your lead player. There's an alto
saxophone solo, and your rhythm section will find
this a fun challenge. This is the perfect way to bring
the house down at the end of your concert!
11202339 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .75.00
Mambo Over the Mountain—Rick Hirsch.
This catchy mambo is built almost entirely on the
rhythmic figure clapped in the first two bars. Its
authentic mambo flavor is a blast to play. After
two bars of hand claps, it's winds only, then the
rhythm section is layered in. Nice combinations
of instrumental textures keep things interesting
throughout. The solos can be opened up for as
many players as desired, there are optional parts
included for expanded instrumentations, and don't
miss the highly effective drum/percussion-only
interlude near the end! This is a great chart with a
lot of substance.
10734986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
