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2024 Summer Instrumental Catalog

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Go to Cart Superstition—Stevie Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha. Stevie Wonder helped bring funk to mainstream pop music in the '70s, and this is one of his most recognizable hits. This arrangement is easy to learn yet maintains the authentic groove of the original. Playable by standard jazz ensemble instrumentation, it will also sound full and complete with four saxes, three trumpets, three trombones, and rhythm. Optional parts included for flute, two clarinets, horn in F, and tuba. Highly recommended! 10041752 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10066072 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Sweet Caroline—Neil Diamond/arr. Rick Stitzel. Long before the TV series Glee, this Neil Diamond classic, first recorded in 1969, had proven its popularity and staying power. Here is a solid yet easy treatment for jazz ensemble that requires no solos. Sure to be a favorite with students and parents alike! Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10098793 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10098794 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Work Song—Nat Adderley/arr. Terry White. Cannonball Adderley made it famous, brother Nat composed it and now Terry White provides a terrific swing chart for younger jazz groups. It swings hard, features a catchy, easy to play melody, and is mature sounding. Suggested solos are provided for alto 1 and trumpet 1, plus there's a great interlude and shout chorus. Trumpet 1 top note is written F-sharp top line. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10303038 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 10303039 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 M E D I U M - E ASY Africa—Paich & Porcaro/arr. Ralph Ford. Here's a wonderful take on the group Toto's classic rock tune from the '80s. It's solidly scored throughout and sounds amazingly like the original while remaining accessible for developing jazz bands. With nice dynamic contrasts, an uncomplicated melodic line, and a medium rock groove, this chart is one that younger players can really dig into, yet it will sound mature when performed by a more advanced group. More features include: half-note tempo of 90 bpm; written or ad lib solos for alto sax 1 and trombone 1; trumpet 1 range to written G on top of the staff; and optional parts for flute, clarinet and vibes. Great tune, fine chart! 10513875 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10513876 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10522921 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Autumn Leaves—Joseph Kosma/arr. Peter Blair. This is a great old tune! Except...there's nothing "old" sounding about it. It's a medium swing version of a marvelous, often-played standard that opens with an alto and trumpet duet and is filled with tight ensemble punches. The saxes are featured on a chorus and there is a written or ad lib solo for piano. 2406361 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 5671722 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Backatown—Troy Andrews/arr. John Wasson. From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD Backa- town, here is the hot title cut arranged for big band in a funky medium tempo. Combining the elements of New Orleans second line and contemporary rock styles, this unique chart features a blend of catchy riffs, solid ensemble passages, and stop- time breaks. There are short written or ad lib solos for trumpet and tenor. This chart exudes a spirited and unmistakable New Orleans swagger! 10490289 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10490290 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Rick Stitzel. Joe Zawinul and Weather Report turned the jazz world on its ear with this iconic fusion composition from their 1977 album Heavy Weather. Arranged here for six horns and rhythm section, this version retains all the drive and uplifting energy of the original. Instrumentation: six horns (ATB saxes, two trumpets, one trombone) plus four rhythm with optional additional parts for alto, tenor and trombone. Perfect for smaller programs, or additional ensemble opportunities! 10617894 Jazz Ensemble (Little Big Band) 50.00 10617895 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Buckjump—Andrews & Ballard/arr. John Wasson. Recorded by Trombone Shorty on his 2011 album For True and featuring the Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie, this hot tune has a funky New Orleans style groove with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs. The trombones get the spotlight to start with, followed by tight ensemble playing and later space for an improvised or written trombone solo. This chart is cool, confident and colorful! Highly recommended! 10556780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10556781 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 Cantaloupe Island—Herbie Hancock/arr. Mike Kamuf. Arranger Mike Kamuf scored this hip, funky Latin-rock tune for younger players. Ideal for this level, it features three chords, a repetitive groove, catchy melody and a hot bari sax part. There are written solos for tenor sax and trumpet, and the lead trumpet range goes to a top line F with optional G on top of the staff. This chart will also sound great with optional or expanded instrumentation. This is a superb chart from beginning to end. Highly recommended! 10028077 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10028078 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Chameleon—Herbie Hancock/arr. Victor Lopez. Herbie Hancock for the developing band? Yes! From Hancock's famous Headhunter recording, here is a great opportunity to play the biggest jazz-rock hit of all time. The melody is first played by alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone, then the trumpet section. Next up is a flexible, open solo section with a solo line written for all the winds so anybody or everyone can solo! The top note for lead trumpet is written G on top of the staff. Super- cool chart! Optional expanded instrumentation. 10071885 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10071989 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 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) . . . . . . . . . . . 54.00 10452151 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00 Flight of the Foo Birds—Neal Hefti/arr. Peter Blair. This Peter Blair chart on the Neal Hefti/ Count Basie classic is a wonderful adaptation for younger jazz groups. It does its Basie thing with a light and cool swing feel, includes nice changes in texture, has brief written or ad lib solos for alto sax and trumpet 2, and an outstanding shout chorus with drum fills. Played at 156 bpm, the trumpet 1 range is up to written G on top of the staff, and optional parts are included for expanded instrumentations. Great tune, great chart! 10513893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10513894 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky")—Bill Conti/arr. Victor Lopez. The theme from "Rocky" is inspiring, triumphant, powerful and noble! This rock-style chart is scored for younger players with the familiar Maynard Ferguson-flavored solo. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. It also includes a written or improvised tenor solo and options for reduced or expanded instrumentations. Gonna Fly Now is a great classic that should be in all jazz ensemble libraries! 10028091 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10028092 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Groove Merchant—Jerome Richardson/arr. Rich Sigler. Made famous by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis band, this accessible version has a gospel rock groove that fits perfectly. Played at about 132 bpm with straight eighths, this chart is packed with goodies like written-out solos for trombone and trumpet, a lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff, a few clever modulations, and a great development section. Toss in the optional parts to include vibes and you have a fine chart. Groove Merchant is very effective at any performance and is highly recommended! 10593765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10593766 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00 Hay Burner—Sammy Nestico. From the Basie- Straight Ahead album of 1968 featuring the legendary Count Basie, Harold Jones, Grover Mitchell, Marshall Royal, and Freddie Green. Highlights here include a recurring alto sax/ trumpet duet, a sax section soli, trumpet plungers, piano solos, and an ensemble shout to take it all home. The rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued. The genius of Count Basie and Sammy Nestico! 544684 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 10084644 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50 I Want You Back—arr. John Wasson. The music of The Jackson 5 remains as popular today as ever. Here is one of their biggest hits from the Motown era in a funky arrangement that is skillfully scored for the entire ensemble. No solos, just solid ensemble writing! 10297517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10297518 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00 The Jazz Police—Gordon Goodwin/arr. Mike Lewis. This famous Gordon Goodwin jazz-rock chart hits hard and keeps going at an easier grade level. The young players will really dig in on this one and feel like the pros. There are no individual solos, but plenty of action for everybody with the solid riffs, infectious rhythms and fun attitude. Highly recommended! 10011885 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 10011887 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] BASIC LIBRARY 19 PEAVY KEYBOARD AMP KB4 The KB 4 was designed as a personal PA system in a keyboard amp. It features separate inputs on each channel and can easily handle voice, microphones, and other instruments including acoustic and electric guitars, drum machines, and backing machines such as CD and DAT players. Other essential features include stereo effects loop, ground lift, master level, XLR balanced stereo line out, DDT defeat switch, and the ability to drive an external speaker. 10961342 4 Channel, 75 Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .549.99 Amp Up Your Jazz Ensemble's Sound!

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