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POP HITS very easy
Bad—Michael Jackson/arr. John Berry. One
of Michael Jackson's early hits, Bad features a
signature bass line and a strong melody. This
instantly recognizable rock chart will sound great
with limited rehearsal time and is playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. A
teaching unit with exercises for melody and rhythm
is included.
10374188 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle Book")
—arr. Paul Murtha. Ever since The Bare Necessities
was first introduced in the classic movie "The
Jungle Book," this catchy tune has remained a
familiar favorite. Featured again in the 2016 movie,
here is an easy arrangement that will make young
jazz bands sound terrific. Parents, players and
audiences will enjoy this swinging favorite designed
especially for young jazz musicians! Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10617926 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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
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
Cissy Strut—arr. Rick Stitzel. Originally recorded
by The Meters in 1969, Cissy Strut has since
become a model for playing funk as recorded by
both jazz and rock artists. The signature bass line is
played by trombones, tenors and baritone sax, and
the entire band joins in with catchy riffs. There are
short solo breaks for the bass and drums, along
with solo or soli spots for saxes and trumpets. The
solos are suggested or improvised, or played as
written by the individual sections. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations,
this chart on Cissy Strut will become one of your
new favorites!
10625171 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Counting Stars—arr. John Berry. Recorded by
American rock band OneRepublic, this popular
hard-driving hit is establishing a solid place in
today's culture. With its driving pulse and eighth-
note based rhythms, Counting Stars adapts nicely
here for young jazz bands. The entire ensemble is
featured as well as individual sections in this very
easy arrangement. It's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10523766 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Crazy Little Thing Called Love (from "Bohemian
Rhapsody")—Freddie Mercury/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Recorded by Queen, this classic hit features a
medium-tempo shuffle style and an infectious
upbeat feel. The melody is traded around the
band and the saxes take the lead in the stop-time
clapping section. No solos are required and it's a
fun chart even if you have limited rehearsal time!
Scored for standard jazz band instrumentation
and playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10960674 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Cupid Shuffle—arr. Rick Stitzel. Here's the hot
dance hit recorded by Cupid in a hard-hitting, yet
easy to play version for young players! The melody
is cleverly traded between sections, and there are
no solos required. A teaching unit with exercises
for rhythm and melody is included, and it's playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10374186 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Don't Stop Believin'—arr. John Berry. Here's
the rock classic from the group Journey, and
made famous recently in the TV series Glee, in a
terrific and easy chart that will go together quickly.
Trumpets are featured on the melody with plenty of
solid full band accompaniment. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10098797 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
H 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
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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
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Green Onions—Booker T. Jones/arr. Paul Murtha.
Few purely instrumental tunes ever reach the
level of popularity achieved by this familiar
'60s hit by Booker T. & the M.G.'s. Often used
in TV and film, this infectious tune has a bluesy
groove that's unmistakable and still hip after
all these years. Play it with full jazz ensemble
instrumentation, or with as few as 3 saxes, 2
trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm; or add the
optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and
tuba. Highly recommended!
10041757 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
HandClap—Fitz and the Tantrums/arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by Fitz and the Tantrums, this catchy tune
often shows up in pop culture and on the airwaves in
addition to the pop charts. This very easy ensemble-
based arrangement will be instantly recognizable and
requires no solos. Plus, it's playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations and includes
written-out bass lines and piano voicings. Fun for all
and highly recommended!
10759360 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Hawaii Five-O Theme—Mort Stevens/arr. John
Berry. Amazingly true to the original version, John
Berry has scored this well-known television theme
for young jazz ensembles. With moderate ranges
and no solos required, this one will go together
quickly and sound great! It's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
A CD is included. A fun trip for players and
audiences alike!
10283182 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 Hooked on a Feeling—Mark James/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Recorded by the rock band Blue Swede in the
1970s, this catchy hit enjoyed renewed popularity
thanks to the blockbuster movie "Guardians of
the Galaxy." This very easy jazz version features
question-and-answer phrases between sections
of the band, requires no solos, and is playable with
optional expanded or reduced instrumentations.
11172141 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
James Bond Theme—Monty Norman/arr. Mike
Story. What a super arrangement for young jazz
groups! This hot jazz-rock tune has always been a
favorite, and you'll be playing it in no time with your
beginners! Works with limited instrumentation, all
solos are written out, and rhythms and ranges are
kept easy. Outstanding!
2403160 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Living for the City—Stevie Wonder/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Stevie Wonder's sultry, medium rock tune
first appeared on his landmark 1973 album
Innervisions. Rick Stitzel's authentic-sounding and
convincing chart for young players includes all the
signature riffs, easy meter changes, and written or
improvised solo spots for alto or tenor sax. Plus,
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10909018 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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Low Rider—arr. John Berry. With its unmistakable
bass line, just plain cool rhythmic groove, and
infectious rock style, here's a classic 1970s hit
that young players are sure to enjoy! Arranged
with moderate ranges, easy rhythms, and no solos,
this medium tempo rock chart will go together
quickly, and it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Fun for all, it's highly
recommended for young jazz bands!
10490311 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
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The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Mike Lewis.
This chart is an absolute must for your young jazz
ensemble! Henry Mancini's tune is so unique and
enjoyable that students always have, and always
will, love to play it. With lots of unison scoring and
simple triplet and swing figures, it's a natural for
beginning groups. We guarantee that this will work
great with your young players!
2423234 Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
HAVE FUN and
LEARN from
SOLO JAZZ
COLLECTIONS!
Practicing and perfecting the songs in these collections will enhance
jazz style, interpretation, articulation and phrasing. Shop more solo
jazz collections at jwpepper.com.
Jamey Aebersold Transcribed Solos (Bebop Solos, Licks and Patterns)—
Jamey Aebersold. Transcribed from Bobby Shew's Tribute to the Masters
album, here is a unique book and CD of Jamey Aebersold's jazz solos over
familiar standards. Included are analyses and quintessential licks and patterns
derived from the solos. The solos are over chord changes to Nica's Dream;
Whisper Not; Rhythm-A-Ning; Confirmation; Tiny Capers; This I Dig of You and
A Night in Tunisia. All solos are transposed for B-flat, E-flat, and C instruments.
Also incudes the Tribute to the Masters CD!
10979980 Flexible Instrumentation Book & CD B-flat,
E-flat or C Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 17.90
Maiden Voyage Jazz Solos for Saxophone (Correlated to Volume 54 of the
Aebersold New Approach to Jazz Improvisation)—Lennie Niehaus with
Greg Fishman. This book and CD teams up Grammy winner Lennie Niehaus
with the great jazz saxophonist and educator Greg Fishman for a set of exciting
jazz solos written for the intermediate sax player. The 14 jazz solos in each
book were written to be played with Jamey Aebersold's New Approach to Jazz
Improvisation, Volume 54: Maiden Voyage (Pepper number 5293923). Since they
are written by Lennie, they swing and are fun to play. The included CD has a
play-along/demonstration with jazz saxophone master Greg Fishman playing the
solos with the Volume 54 accompaniment to demonstrate proper jazz feel and
interpretation. Lennie writes, Greg plays... you listen, play and learn!
10321037 Alto Sax Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 19.95
10321038 Tenor Sax Book & CD (or Soprano) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 19.95
Maiden Voyage Jazz Solos for Trumpet (Correlated to Volume 54 of the
Aebersold New Approach to Jazz Improvisation)—Lennie Niehaus with
Bobby Shew. This book and CD teams up Grammy winner Lennie Niehaus with
the great jazz trumpeter and recording artist Bobby Shew for a set of exciting jazz
solos written for the intermediate trumpet player. The 14 jazz solos were written
to be played with Jamey Aebersold's New Approach to Jazz Improvisation,
Volume 54: Maiden Voyage (J.W. Pepper number 5293923). Since they are
written by Lennie, they swing and are fun to play. The included CD includes a
play-along/demonstration with jazz master Bobby Shew playing the solos with
the Volume 54 accompaniment tracks to demonstrate proper jazz feel and
interpretation. Lennie writes and Bobby plays. You, listen, play and learn!
10503074 Trumpet Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 17.95
Maiden Voyage Jazz Solos for Trombone (Correlated to Volume 54 of the
Aebersold New Approach to Jazz Improvisation)—Lennie Niehaus with
Rick Simerly. This book and CD pack teams up Grammy winner Lennie Niehaus
and jazz trombonist Rick Simerly for a set of exciting jazz solos written for the
intermediate trombonist. These 14 jazz solos were specially written for Jamey
Aebersold's popular "Volume 54 Maiden Voyage" play-along and since they are
by Niehaus, you know they swing and are fun to play! To make it even better, a
play-along/demonstration CD is included with jazz trombone master Rick Simerly
playing the solos with the Volume 54 accompaniment tracks to demonstrate
proper feel and interpretation. Lennie writes, Rick plays... you listen, play and learn!
10482347 Trombone Book & CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 19.95
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