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BLUES & SWING very easy
4 Saint Louis Blues—W.C. Handy/arr. Victor
Lopez. Victor Lopez gives this early jazz standard
a contemporary flair for the youngest jazz bands!
Beginning with a Latin/Bomba introduction, it
quickly transitions to the familiar swinging, bluesy
feel at about 126 bpm. This chart is easy to teach
and play with the trumpet 1 range up to written D
fourth line. Add a written alto sax solo and options
for reduced or expanded instrumentation and you've
got a super chart that's highly recommended!
11198996 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Sesame Street Theme—Joe Raposo/arr. John
Berry. In a relaxed and swingin' style, here is a very
easy arrangement of this familiar TV theme. John
Berry's chart is nicely scored for every section of the
band and is a tune that everyone in the audience
will recognize. Playable with optional reduced and
expanded instrumentations. Extremely nice for
young players!
10317376 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Smooth Honey—Ryan Erik Adamsons. Based on
the chord changes to Satin Doll by Duke Ellington
and Billy Strayhorn, this swing chart is perfect for
the youngest jazz groups. The features include an
easygoing feel, safe and full scoring, plus reduced
or expanded instrumentation options. The solo
section is playable by any instrument and solo
sheets are provided in all keys. This is a great chart
to introduce the ii-V-I progression. This is a must-
have for young jazz band libraries!
10997846 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Sonnymoon for Two—Sonny Rollins/arr. Paul
Murtha. Riff-based blues tunes are always valuable
when teaching young players to improvise, and here
is one of the best! Arranged here for inexperienced
players, this Sonny Rollins classic features a swing
style at a moderate tempo, a simple melodic riff, and
a flexible solo section for encouraging any player to
give soloing a try using the blues scale. Chord/scale
sheets in all keys are provided as well as fully-notated
bass lines and piano voicings. This very appealing
chart is also playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10681403 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Splanky—Neal Hefti/arr. Roy Phillippe. This great
Neal Hefti tune, performed and recorded by Count
Basie, is a real treat for beginning jazz ensembles
in this swingin', full-sounding chart! The famous
Basie shout chorus will be a thrill for your band
to play, and the trademark Basie piano style is in
there, too. Your students can even say "Count Ba-
sie" as his closing signature piano figure is played.
Highly recommended!
2701883 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Take a Break Blues—George Shutack. Many of
the famous Count Basie charts were built on riffs
or short melodic ideas that were repeated several
times over the blues progression. This swing
original at the very easy level is the perfect vehicle to
introduce young players to this concept. It features
safe and solid ensemble writing, a bluesy sound,
and an effective shout chorus. Scored for only four
horns with rhythm section and expandable to full
big band instrumentation, written or improvised solo
sheets for all are included, along with optional parts
for flute, clarinet and horn in F. Take a break and
check it out!
10985482 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .42.00
Tin Roof Blues—arr. Mike Collins-Dowden. This
easy New Orleans swing chart was one of the early
jazz standards. Written for young jazz band success
at around 105 bpm, this chart features extremely
playable rhythms, ranges and rhythm section parts.
The solo section features trombone, alto sax and
trumpet as they trade four-bar written solos before
the band closes out the tune with a full ensemble
section. Optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in
F are included for expanded instrumentation. Easy
and effective, this one is highly recommended!
11000492 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Blues & Swing • Very Easy & Easy
Each Year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice.
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Aer Dark—Bryce Newton.
is tune is an exceptional way to introduce swing style from the very
rst rehearsal! is jazz starter is expertly written well within the easy
level, allowing your students to sound good quickly and nd success
in learning to swing. Lots of great teaching material is packed into this
piece. Students will enjoy the mysterious mood of this chart and will be
engaged from the very start! A winner!
11206948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Be Like Basie—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
e great Count Basie was the master at short solo lls that were
beautifully craed musical statements. Feature your piano player on
this easy medium swing chart in the Basie style. All piano lls are
written, and there is an open solo section to feature other players as
well. And with exible scoring, this chart is accessible to groups with
any instrumentation.
11199484 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Beg, Borrow and Steal—George Shutack.
Great scoring and a solid melody make this straight-ahead swing chart
a great choice for younger bands. e minor harmonies provide an easy
entry into the world of improvisation. With its exible scoring, this one
will be a hit on any concert or festival program.
11199492 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
e Blues at Castle Danger—Dean Sorenson.
is minor blues chart swings right out of the opening count o. ere
is well-written counterpoint and a roaring shout chorus which is ideal
for showcasing the entire ensemble. is is a very playable chart that
is great for young bands, exibly written to accommodate a variety of
programs. Written solos are included for all instruments. Get ready to
tear it up with the blues!
11199701 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
Blues Infusion—Doug Beach.
Everyone needs an infusion of the blues now and then, and this chart
delivers! With a swinging melody, ensemble work at all dynamic levels,
and spots for your soloists, this chart oers an abundance of teaching
opportunities. Get ready to lay back on this one!
11199494 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
Get Smart eme—arr. Mike Story.
is catchy TV theme is a surere winner at the easy grade level. It's
a very accessible swing chart played at 120 bpm with no solos. e
Trumpet 1 range is to written E-at top space. Simple, fun-to-play,
eective, and perfect for any concert setting with reduced or expanded
instrumentation options. Unique and highly eective!
11198974
Jazz Ensemble
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E 44.00
Gettin' Down—Steve Shanley.
is swing chart oers a unique New Orleans second line swing
groove that your students should learn and will love! is chart is
very approachable and will have your students asking for more like it.
An alto saxophone solo can be improvised or played as written.
Enjoy this fun sound!
11206074
Jazz Ensemble
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VE 50.00
Hold the Mayo!—Howard Rowe.
e exciting and fun introduction moves to a big band swing with a
roaring nish that will have your developing group sounding like pros!
e open solo section (written or ad lib) can be played by any soloist,
with solo sheets provided in all keys along with scales to assist students
in improvisation. is one really swings!
11199466
Jazz Ensemble
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E 48.00
Lock It in the Pocket—Steve Shanley.
Need an easy introduction to swing style for your beginning jazz band?
Look no further than this chart! Clearly written rhythm section parts
are perfect for bass and drum set players who are just starting. e solo
section allows students to take very short solos and only requires a few
pitches, supplied right on their parts - perfect for young jazzers! is
chart will be a hit at their rst jazz concert!
11206968 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Mack the Knife—Kurt Weill/arr. Rick Stitzel.
Famously recorded by both Louis Armstrong and Bobby Darin in the
1950s, this iconic standard has remained popular through the decades
and has been recorded by countless jazz artists. is chart for beginning
jazz bands features a moderate swing tempo, easy rhythms, and written
solo (or soli) sections for saxes, then trumpets. It's playable by optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
11172145 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Malaguena—Ernesto Lecuona/arr. Mike Story.
Oh, yes! is ery Latin tune has become a jazz standard over the years,
and here it is in an accessible arrangement for young jazz ensembles. e
overall style is swing with a touch of Latin thrown in to keep the excitement
up. Played around 168 bpm, written solos are provided for alto 1 and
trumpet 1, and the trumpet 1 range is to written F top line. e creative
scoring includes reduced or expanded instrumentation options. It's
accessible, very playable and denitely a classic addition to your library.
11198984
Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 44.00
Monday Morning Chill—Dean Sorenson.
As pleasant as a casual stroll down the avenue, this one is sure to get the
feet tapping. An opening bass ri introduces a groove that gives this
piece a real "Killer Joe" feeling. e melodies are great for teaching swing
phrasing and will be remembered long aer the performance. is chart
oers exible scoring and open solos that can be used for any instrument.
11199705
Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
North Shore Shue—Dean Sorenson.
e shue is one of the staple grooves of the big band, and this one
jumps right aer the opening lick and never looks back. Swinging
melodies and punchy accompaniment gures are featured throughout.
e shout chorus is ideal for teaching ensemble phrasing and
articulation. e open solo sections oer everyone an opportunity for
improvisation, and the expanded scoring is great for all kinds of bands.
Get ready to swing with this one!
11199707
Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
On a Misty Night—Tadd Dameron/arr. Terry White.
is is sweet! is Tadd Dameron swing classic scored for young jazz
bands doesn't try to be overly clever or tricky. It's just straight-ahead
swing style at a moderate tempo all the way. ere is an abundance of
nice ensemble passages and short written solos for tenor and trumpet.
And don't miss the accessible and interesting sax soli. An outstanding
vehicle for teaching the swing style, it's also playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations. Our highest recommendation!
11198990
Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 44.00
Once Upon a Blues—Timothy Loest.
A great opportunity to get your young players to swing, and swing
they will! is super-achievable 12-bar blues chart has it all, including
a tune that's as catchy as its title, an open solo section complete with
backgrounds and optional written-out solos, a stop-time so shout
chorus, and a full-blast restatement of the main theme. Get ready to wail!
11207412
Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
Raise a Ruckus—arr. Anthony Susi.
An open-ended dance song dating from at least the 19th century in
the antebellum South, this arrangement maintains the traditional
call-and-response format and provides the opportunity for the entire
ensemble to be in the spotlight through written solis (optional easy
improvisation). It is also a great tune to introduce young players to
syncopation and swinging rhythmic style.
11199927 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 48.00
Saint Louis Blues—W.C. Handy/arr. Victor Lopez.
Victor Lopez gives this early jazz standard a contemporary air for the
youngest jazz bands! Beginning with a Latin/Bomba introduction, it
quickly transitions to the familiar swinging, bluesy feel at about 126
bpm. is chart is easy to teach and play with the trumpet 1 range up
to written D fourth line. Add a written alto sax solo and options for
reduced or expanded instrumentation and you've got a super chart
that's highly recommended!
11198996
Jazz Ensemble
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VE 42.00
Sidetracked—Peter Sciaino.
Here is a swinging minor blues! Inspired by two John Coltrane
compositions, Mr. PC and Locomotion, this chart moves seamlessly
between sections. Aer the introduction and initial statement of the
melody there is a nice development section that gives a dramatic
send-o to the solo section. ere are written solos for trumpet, alto
saxophone, and piano with a killer shout chorus.
11198768 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Wild Card—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody, great scoring,
and many of the swing gures that are essential for young players to
learn. e approachable blues changes in F concert make this a great
chart to encourage young players to improvise. You will be able to
adapt this chart to any size band with exible scoring. Make this the
"Wild Card" of your program!
11199490 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
