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2023-24 Fall Concert Band & Jazz Catalog

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JAZZ ENSEMBLE Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] 173 Go to cart VOCAL SOLO WITH JAZZ ENSEMBLE Vocal Solo with Jazz Ensemble All Levels Ain't That a Kick in the Head—arr. Nelson Riddle. This is one of the most famous vocal studio orchestra arrangements, recorded by Dean Martin in 1960. This is the authentic and swinging version that Nelson Riddle created to showcase Martin in his typical, easy-going vocal style. An optional synthesizer part has been included that may be used in place of the strings. There are no saxophone doubles and the vocal key is D throughout. This is oh, so nice! Instrumentation: five saxes (AATTB), four trumpets, three tenor trombones, bass trombone, three violins, viola, two celli, guitar, piano, bass, drums, and optional synthesizer. 10558966 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (with Strings) . . . . . . . MA 50.00 All I Want for Christmas Is You—arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Mariah Carey in 1994, this familiar tune has become a perennial holiday favorite. Arranged here as a vocal or tenor sax solo feature with big band, the opening rubato section is followed by a medium tempo shuffle groove. Sure to liven up any holiday or winter concert, this is highly recommended! Vocal Key: F 10775158 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax). . . . . . ME 55.00 All of Me—arr. Rick Stitzel. Reminiscent of the classic version by Count Basie, here is a terrific medium swing setting of this familiar standard for vocal solo with jazz ensemble. In the event a vocalist is not available, an optional solo part is included for tenor saxophone. Vocal in F. 10522920 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax). . . . . . ME 55.00 At Last—Harry Warren/arr. Dave Wolpe. At Last is the ever-popular, bluesy, vocal ballad feature as arranged by Dave Wolpe. The chart is arranged in two keys to suit the needs of all vocalists. Substitute instrumental solos are included, with a written tenor sax solo in the low female key and a written alto sax solo in the high male key. The vocal ranges are: low female in the key of G, high male in the key of B-flat. 10093215 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . .M 62.00 Baby, It's Cold Outside—Frank Loesser/arr. Paul Murtha. Perhaps no popular Christmas standard has the instant recognition than that of Frank Loesser's Baby, It's Cold Outside! Often performed as a vocal duet for a girl and guy, this versatile arrangement will also work as a vocal solo with tenor sax playing the guy's vocal part. In addition, optional parts are included allowing the duet to be performed using flugelhorn and tenor sax. This familiar classic is sure to be a hit for holiday or winter performances. Vocal key of C. Highly recommended! 10522926 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (Vocal & Tenor Sax Duet or Flugelhorn & Tenor Sax Duet) . . . . ME 50.00 Bei Mir Bist Du Schon—Sholom Secunda/ arr. Dave Wolpe. This swinger will be a hit! Arranged in two keys for flexibility, it's a bright swing vehicle for vocalist and big band at around 160 bpm. The low key is F with vocal range from A below middle C to 2nd space A, and the high key is A-flat, with vocal range from middle C to 3rd space C, treble clef. The lead trumpet range goes to written high C. There are no horn solos, just swingin' ensemble and vocal all the way! 10355574 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . .M 62.00 The Best Is Yet to Come—Cy Coleman/arr. Scott Ragsdale. Sung recently by Michael Buble and many others, this chart is a medium tempo swinger for vocal soloist and jazz ensemble. In the key of F, the vocal range is from A below middle C to middle line B. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. A true standard from the Great American Songbook! 10311457 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist . . . . . . . . . . .M 62.00 Blue Moon—Richard Rodgers/arr. Victor Lopez. Looking for an easy-to-play vocal chart? Here is an excellent vocal with big band chart on a familiar standard that has the ensemble arranged at the medium-easy level by Victor Lopez. A slow swing chart with no solos, lots of full ensemble, a shout chorus - and it's all easy to rehearse and perform. The vocal range is from G below the staff to second line G, treble clef. Scored for five saxes, eight brass and four rhythm, plus optional substitute parts for the vocal for B-flat, E-flat and trombone. An excellent and very accessible arrangement. 10277800 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist . . . . . . . . . ME 54.00 But Not for Me—George Gershwin/arr. Scott Ragsdale. Here's a superb vocal solo feature with big-band chart on a great standard. The features include a vocal range from B-flat below middle C to third space C, a lead trumpet range to A-flat, and the swing tempo is around 134 bpm. Make sure to check out the written trombone solo and the fine sax soli during the instrumental interlude. Don't have vocalist this year? No problem, optional featured solo parts are included for any B-flat or E-flat instrument or trombone. This great chart for your vocalist is highly recommended! 10593787 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Any Instrument) . . . .M 54.00 Cheek to Cheek—Irving Berlin/arr. Mark Taylor. Originally composed for the 1935 film Top Hat starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, this classic has remained a jazz favorite ever since. Arranged in a very comfortable key for a female vocalist, this swinging chart also has a marvelous feature section for the full ensemble. One of the greatest of the Golden Age! 11518958 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . ME 55.00 Christmas Time Is Here—Vince Guaraldi/ arr. Roger Holmes. Vince Guaraldi's touching ballad from "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will feel as familiar as an old friend. This feature for vocal soloist makes a simply wonderful addition to your holiday concert! Vocal in C. 2470804 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00 Come Fly with Me—Jimmy Van Heusen/ arr. Quincy Jones/ed. Tomaro. The swingin' Quincy Jones arrangement of this standard was a Frank Sinatra signature tune. Here's the authentic version edited and adapted for today's bands by Mike Tomaro. Vocal Key: B-Flat. 10072767 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00 Crazy Little Thing Called Love (from "Bohemian Rhapsody")—Freddie Mercury/ arr. Roger Holmes. Released by Queen in 1979, this iconic hit adapts beautifully for vocal soloist with jazz ensemble, with its rollicking shuffle style and infectious simplicity and charm. This feel-good tune will be an instant audience favorite! If you don't have a vocalist to feature, there's an optional tenor sax solo part included. Vocal key: G 10960658 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax). . . . . . ME 55.00 Cry Me a River—Arthur Hamilton/arr. Victor Lopez. Featuring a vocalist with big band, this gorgeous ballad is played around 74 bpm. The vocal range is G below middle C to third space C, and the lead trumpet range is to F-sharp top line. Included are optional solo parts for B-flat, E-flat, and Bass Clef instruments to be used in place of the vocal feature. It's an accessible chart for the band and a great way to feature a vocalist or instrumentalist! 10452150 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Any Instrument) . . ME 54.00 Don't Know Why—Jesse Harris/arr. Paul Murtha. Award-winning pop singer Norah Jones made this tune climb the charts, and it's easy to see why so many people like it. The haunting, beautiful melody and smooth harmonies make it an incredibly appealing chart to use with either vocal, trumpet or tenor sax soloist. Vocal in Bb. 2473701 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax or Flugelhorn) . . . . . . ME 55.00 Embraceable You—George Gershwin/ arr. Dave Wolpe. Dave Wolpe has done a masterful job with Gershwin's romantic favorite, setting it in two keys for both male and female vocal solo, including a lyrical trombone feature, even building it up to a big band shout before the lovely closing. This will be a highlight in any performance! Male vocal in F, female vocal in C. 2468031 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . .M 62.00 Everybody's Waitin' for the Man with the Bag—arr. Rick Stitzel. Composed in the '50s, this entertaining holiday tune has been recorded notably by Kay Starr, and more recently by the Brian Setzer Orchestra. For vocalist and big band, this is a dynamic and swingin' addition to any holiday performance! Vocal in A-flat. 10283028 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax). . . . . . . .M 55.00 Everything—Buble, Chang & Foster/arr. Scott Ragsdale. Michael Buble sang this hit song and now it's time for your vocal soloist and jazz ensemble. Arranger Scott Ragsdale captured the essence of the Buble arrangement with his terrific adaptation at an easier level of this great tune. The vocal range is from F below middle C up to third space C, treble clef, and the vocal part has some easy scat lines with vocal syllables. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. A wonderful chart on a neat tune! 10071937 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist . . . . . . . . . ME 54.00 Feeling Good—Bricusse & Newley/arr. Roger Holmes. From the Broadway musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd," this fabulous standard is popular again with a stunning rendition by Michael Buble. Capturing the bluesy flavor of this version, here is a vocal solo feature sure to bring down the house. It can also be used as an alto sax feature. Highly recommended! Vocal in C minor. 10297513 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Alto Sax) . . . . . . . . .M 55.00 Fever—Cooley & Blackwell/arr. Roger Holmes. Peggy Lee made this sizzler famous. Make sure you have enough fire extinguishers on hand just in case. Vocal in A minor/C minor. 2212082 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax). . . . . . ME 50.00 Fly Me to the Moon—Bart Howard/arr. Sammy Nestico. Written with comfortable ranges and at a moderate tempo, this vocal feature will be at home on any concert program. Vocal in A-flat. 2249415 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist . . . . . . . . . . .M 55.00 Whether you're building a library or selecting music for your next performance, Pepper's Basic Library directs you to the time- honored, proven repertoire. Look for our Basic Library while you shop. BASIC LIBRARY Return anytime for full credit. Satisfaction guaranteed. THE PEPPER GUARANTEE

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