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POP HITS easy
Apache—Jerry Lordan/arr. John Berry.
Originally recorded in 1961 by Jorgen Ingmann,
but better known for the 1981 recording by
The Sugarhill Gang, this funky hit remains a
favorite. Feature your drummer or an additional
percussionist (bongos, congas, or timbales) on
this solid chart scored for young jazz bands.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, it's highly recommended!
10297524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Blinding Lights—arr. Paul Murtha. This
up-tempo pop hit by The Weeknd features a
catchy melody skillfully passed from section
to section along with powerful spots for the full
ensemble. A solo for alto sax (as written or ad
lib.) is also included.
11373900 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Blues Brothers Rockin' Soul Revue—
arr. Paul Murtha. No one brought musical
energy and excitement to the stage, TV and
film like the Blues Brothers! Here's a concise
and accessible medley of their biggest hits,
including I Can't Turn You Loose, Soul Man
and Gimme Some Lovin.' This one is fun, rocks
hard, and is playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations!
10522948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Brown Eyed Girl—Van Morrison/arr. Paul
Murtha. Originally a hit for Van Morrison in
1967, this catchy and familiar tune remains
popular today. Arranged here in a moderate
Latin style, the saxes take the lead in the
beginning, accompanied by brass punches.
Later the trombones get into the act, and
finally the full ensemble joins in the fun.
Suggested or improvised solos are included
for alto sax and trumpet. Optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
2410512 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Come Sail Away—Dennis DeYoung/arr. Paul
Murtha. Recorded by the group Styx in 1977,
this chart opens in a rock ballad style featuring
a written solo for alto saxophone. The mood
then shifts to a driving rock pulse displaying the
brass on the powerful strains of the chorus. It's
playable with as few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3
trombones, piano, bass and drums. Solid rock
and roll for young players!
10016140 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Crazy Train—arr. Paul Murtha. Ozzy
Osbourne's biggest hit makes a hard-hitting
rock chart for beginning jazz groups. Written
in a moderate tempo and with plenty of tutti
scoring, this one is a solid choice for your
young players. Arranged for full jazz ensemble,
it's also playable with as few as 3 saxes, 2
trumpets, 1 trombone, piano, bass and drums.
10023037 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
(Don't Fear) The Reaper—arr. Paul Murtha.
Blue Oyster Cult's iconic hit from the 1970s
was immortalized in pop culture in the famous
"More cowbell!" sketch on Saturday Night Live.
This solid arrangement for young players will
be quick to learn, requires no solos, and is
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentation. Fun for all!
11100166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing—Stevie
Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha. This Stevie Wonder
hit from the 1970s features a distinctive Latin/
rock groove along with a memorable theme.
Paul Murtha does a great job of capturing the
flavor of the original in this easy version for
younger jazz bands. The tempo is moderate and
there is plenty of tutti ensemble playing, plus a
short written or improvised solo for trumpet.
Playable by optional reduced or augmented
instrumentations, it also includes fully-notated
bass lines and piano voicings. No worries!
10759356 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Earth, Wind & Fire Dance Mix—arr. Paul
Murtha. Featuring the classic dance tunes Let's
Groove, Boogie Wonderland and Sing A Song,
here's a fun medley of hits from Earth, Wind
& Fire. The infectious groove and signature
horn licks make this a great choice for young
players! Arranged for full jazz ensemble,
it's also playable by 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3
trombones, piano, bass and drums.
10023033 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Evil Ways—arr. Rick Stitzel. Originally recorded
in 1969, this iconic Latin rock tune composed
by Sonny Henry helped boost the success of
Santana and has remained a familiar classic
ever since. This solid arrangement for younger
players passes the melody around from the
brass to the saxes, and includes short written
or improvised solos for tenor sax and trumpet.
Chord/scale sheets in all keys as well as written-
out bass lines and piano voicings are included.
This dynamic chart is also playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Highly recommended!
10667350 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Family Guy Theme—Walter Murphy/arr. Rick
Stitzel. The theme song for this popular TV
series is already set in a swingin' big band style
at a medium tempo. Arranged here for young
players, it features the melody traded between
the saxes, trumpets and trombones and short
solos for trumpet and alto. Suggested solos are
included. Highly recommended!
10005187 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Feeling Good—Bricusse & Newley/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Rebounding in popularity
after a recording by Michael Buble, this hit
was originally from the Broadway musical
"The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell
of the Crowd." This bluesy arrangement
requires no solos and gives each section
of the ensemble a chance to be featured.
Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Final Countdown—Joey Tempest/arr. Paul
Lavender. This is a classic rock tune from
the 1980s, and everyone in the audience will
remember it. Fun to play for young ensembles,
it's scored for full jazz ensemble, but will sound
great with as few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3
trombones, piano, bass and drums. Rock the
house with this powerful arrangement!
10033705 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Girl from Ipanema—Antonio Carlos
Jobim/arr. John Berry. This is probably the best
known bossa nova ever written! John Berry's
easy version includes short written or ad lib
solos for alto or tenor and trumpet. A nice way
to remember the great Stan Getz!
2266971 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Green Onions—Booker T. Jones/arr. Roger
Holmes. Your students will feel so cool playing
this one! It's the slow-cooking, minor-key
rock-shuffle tune that became a trademark for
Booker T. & the M.G.'s. Although the written-out
solos are scored for alto or tenor and trumpet,
the chord changes are so easy that anyone
could solo on them. This will be a guaranteed
favorite with your band! Highly recommended!
2472906 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Havana—arr. Terry White. This breakout hit
recorded by Camila Cabello helped bring Latin
music to the pop charts. This arrangement for
young players is easy to learn and includes
sample written solos for alto sax, tenor sax,
trumpet, and trombone. It's also thoughtfully
scored to sound great with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10909006 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
High Hopes—arr. Mike Story. High Hopes is a
pop/rock gem made famous by the group Panic!
At the Disco. Solid ensemble-writing with no
solos, a tempo of 138 bpm, and trumpet 1 range
to written E top space all add up to make this a
comfortable outing for young jazz bands. This is
a bright, catchy, straight-ahead rock chart for all
occasions and is playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
11198978 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .44.00
Hit the Road Jack—Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike
Lewis. Ray Charles made it famous, now you
can play it with your young jazz ensemble. There
are no individual solos, just solid ensemble all
the way with some unison sax solis with optional
lip bends to give the chart a bluesy sound.
Trumpet 1 range is to written E top space and
the rhythms are easy throughout. This will be
easy to rehearse and sound great... plus it's
a great tune! Highly recommended! Optional
reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .42.00
I Heard It Through the Grapevine—arr.
Paul Murtha. This familiar Motown hit features
an unmistakable style and sound that has
remained popular for five decades! Recorded
by a number of artists, the version by Marvin
Gaye is considered an R&B classic. Featuring
a haunting melody, this appealing version for
jazz ensemble features every section of the
band as well as a brief written or improvised
solo for alto sax. Additional offerings include
chord/scale sheets in all keys and fully notated
bass lines and piano voicings. Plus, it's
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10681399 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
I Want It That Way—arr. John Berry.
Recorded by the Backstreet Boys in 1999,
this enduring hit was hailed by critics as the
pop ballad of that year. With the melody
skillfully passed from section to section, this
arrangement goes together quickly, requires
no solos, and is playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations.
11172131 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .40.00
Imagine—John Lennon/arr. John Berry. Since
its release in 1971, John Lennon's poignant
and sensitive song remains relevant and
popular today. John Berry's arrangement for
younger players is in the style of a rock ballad
with a contemporary feel, and skillfully passes
the melody from section to section, and has
a soulful appeal. Requiring no solos, it's also
playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Very nice, indeed!
10490301 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
The Incredibles (Medley)—Michael Giacchino/
arr. Paul Murtha. Here are the main themes
from this highly successful animated movie
arranged for younger jazz bands! With its
unique mix of spy/adventure music reminiscent
of the '60s and with a touch of cool jazz, it's
perfect for jazz ensembles. This one is sure to
be a hit with your players and add something
different to your next performance!
10005189 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . .45.00
SUPPLEMENTARY
JAZZ METHODS
Here are but a few jazz materials that will
inspire jazz players at a variety of skill
levels. You can find more information and
more titles like these at jwpepper.com.
10 Improvisational Alto Sax Etudes—Jeff Coffin.
11335576 Alto Sax Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.35
10 Improvisational Clarinet Etudes—Jeff Coffin.
11335574 Clarinet Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.35
10 Improvisational Flute Etudes—Jeff Coffin.
11318307 Flute Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.00
10 Improvisational Tenor Sax Etudes—Jeff Coffin.
11335583 Tenor Sax Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.35
The Essence of Bebop—Jim Snidero.
11334126 Flute Book & Online Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
11334127 Clarinet Book & Online Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
11334128 Alto Sax Book & Online Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
11334129 Tenor Sax Book & Online Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
11334130 Trumpet Book & Online Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
11334131 Trombone Book & Online Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
The Jazz Commandments (Guidelines for Jazz Articulation
and Style)—Jerry Tolson.
10756122 C Instruments Book & Online Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
10756123 Bb Instruments Book & Online Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
10756124 Eb Instruments Book & Online Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
10756125 Bass Clef Book & Online Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
The Rhythm Changes Guide—Lukas Gabric.
11335993 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.00
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