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ABC—arr. Mike Tomaro. One of the signature hits from the Jackson 5, it
sports an up-tempo pop style and plenty of energy. This contemporary take will
be a fun change of pace for your little big band.
11571836 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Absolute Zero (Flexible Instrumentation)—Bob Turner.
This modern fusion, flexible instrumentation combo chart features two solo
sections with a written solo for trumpet 1 in the first section and a written solo
for tenor sax in the second section. Chords are written into all horn parts to
allow for open soloing by any player or you can simply play the chart as written
and find a great groove! Flexibility is the key to this chart. It can be played
with a 4, 5 or 6 horn ensemble and rhythm section. Additional horn parts are
included so it can be played with virtually any combination of horns.
10454489 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
10454490 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
All Blues—Miles Davis/arr. Michael Sweeney. This masterful jazz standard
from Miles Davis' Kind of Blue album is notated here in 3/4 for young players.
Inexperienced jazz players will have fun and enhance their musical skills
while learning to listen, phrase, and improvise in a small-group environment.
Flexibly scored for four+ horns, three rhythm, and optional guitar, it's ideal for
available combinations of instruments. With suggested solos and chord/scale
sheets in all keys included, it's well suited to emerging small-group players. For
additional listening, online audio tracks are available from the publisher. Here's
a great musical introduction to Miles Davis!
11100205 Combo with Online Audio Access
(Four-Plus Horns & Rhythm Section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 25.00
11100206 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Basin Street Blues—Spencer Williams/arr. Michael Sweeney.
With its roots in early jazz, this classic tune is a great way to introduce the
concept of call and response to your young players. This arrangement scored
for six horns features solid ensemble scoring and a stop-time accompaniment
for the solo section. Easy to learn yet very effective.
11571838 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Besame Mucho (Kiss Me Much)—arr. John Berry.
This Latin favorite arranged for small groups features flexible instrumentation
options, easy scoring and brief solos written into all the parts. The parts
include: Part 1 - Trumpet or Alto Sax; Part 2 - Alto Sax or Trumpet; Part
3 - Tenor Sax, Alto Sax or Trombone; Part 4 - Trombone or Tenor Sax, plus
Piano, Bass, Drums and optional Guitar. Also included are suggested solos
and scale/chord sheets in all keys. Accessible for younger players!
10461412 Combo (Septet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 30.00
10461413 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
10617895 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Don't Blame the Salsa—Erik Sherburne.
Get everyone up and dancing with this hip and infectious samba groove! It is
well scored and can be put together with minimal rehearsal time. There are
chord changes for all instruments and a written solo for tenor sax.
11515653 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
11515654 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 8.00
God Rest Ye Merry Funkymen—arr. Erik Sherburne. Arranged for
combo, this funky version of the traditional Christmas carol is just what your bass
player is looking for. It features the alto sax in the solo section, which is also open
for other players to take a turn. A stellar chart for your next holiday concert!
11572366 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
11572374 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 8.00
It's Our Turn Now—Erik Sherburne/arr. Bob Turner. Here's a combo
arrangement of this rock chart with a driving beat and hip melody that features
the tenor sax in the solo section - and anyone at the end of the solo section
can take a turn.
11572367 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
11572375 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 8.00
Jazz Combo Pak No. 47 (A Charlie Brown Christmas)—
Vince Guaraldi/arr. Mark Taylor. Developing jazz players will have great fun
rehearsing and performing these Christmas favorites from the immensely popular
TV special. The four complete songs include: Linus and Lucy; Christmas Time
Is Here; What Child Is This? and Christmas Is Coming. Arranged for three horns
with flexible instrumentation and rhythm section, parts are included for B-flat,
E-flat, and C instruments, and piano, guitar, bass and drums. Audio tracks are
available online from the publisher. Highly recommended!
10909042 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
10909043 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Knockout (Flexible Instrumentation)—Erik Sherburne/
arr. Bob Turner. Knockout knocks it out of the park with a driving rock style!
The ranges are within reach of younger brass players and there is a written or
improvised solo for tenor sax. With its flexible instrumentation, this small group
chart is playable with almost any combination of horns and rhythm section.
With the flexible scoring option, the parts can be mixed and matched to find a
desired sound or to fit available instruments. Also available as a big band chart
(Pepper number 10999496). Straight-ahead rocking!
10999506 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00
10999507 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00
Lady Bird—Tadd Dameron/arr. Mark Taylor.
This medium tempo standard by bebop composer Tadd Dameron is one of the
most recorded tunes by jazz artists. With a 16-bar form and scored here for a
4-horn combo, this is a great addition to your library.
11571839 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 40.00
Milestones—Miles Davis/arr. John Berry.
Arranged here in a medium swing style, this tune is a great way to introduce
the music of Miles Davis to young players. The modal style makes soloing
easier, and it's a perfect opportunity to get everyone involved.
11401281 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 30.00
Ologyitis (A Severe Bebop Fever)—Bob Turner.
Reminiscent of the Bebop charts of the 50's, this up tempo swing chart
features the Alto Sax where the solo section can be ad-lib or played as written.
11572365 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 50.00
11572373 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 8.00
Senor Blues—Horace Silver/arr. Mark Taylor.
This jazz standard from 1956 features an exotic and captivating Latin jazz
groove along with a distinctive melodic line and chord progression. This stellar
arrangement uses elements from Horace's original quintet recording but then
takes full advantage of the six-horn format. A classic!
11571835 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
Song for My Father—Horace Silver/arr. Mark Taylor.
One of the best-known standards by Horace Silver, this arrangement features
a light Latin style and recognizable melody along with the signature bass riff.
The easy changes make it perfect for soloists, with a superb groove for the
entire group.
11571998 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Spain—Chick Corea/arr. Mark Taylor.
One of the classics from jazz master Chick Corea, Spain is a challenging piece
to play, but important for any advanced student of jazz. This combo setting is a
perfect way to learn this great tune!
11401277 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 40.00
A Star Stolen from the Night Sky—Kaori Nakano.
The melancholy nature of this slow funk tune scored for smaller
instrumentation is sure to bring an emotional balance to any exciting concert
program. Plenty of opportunities for your lead soloists to soar.
11566802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 60.00
11566819 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 23.00
Swing We Now of Christmas—arr. Steve Shanley.
As the title suggests, this is a fun swinging of the popular Christmastime
favorite. Perfectly scored for a combo setting.
11571901 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
11571980 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 8.00
That's How It's Done—Erik Sherburne.
This superb swing chart is hip, accessible, well scored, and a wonderful
addition to your folio for developing bands. Pick your soloists to take turns
soloing, trading fours, trading twos, or everyone joining in at the end of the
solo section.
11572368 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
11572376 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 8.00
Trompo Loco (Crazy Spinning Top)—Victor Lopez.
A catchy tune and a fun, easy cha-cha groove along with first-rate
combo scoring make this the perfect choice for young ensembles in a
variety of settings.
11571906 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00
11571985 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 8.00
White Christmas—Irving Berlin/arr. Mark Taylor.
Enhance any holiday performance with this smooth, light bossa treatment of
perhaps Irving Berlin's most popular song. Scored for six horns (three saxes,
two trumpets & trombone) and rhythm section, this arrangement will sound
superb with a limited amount of rehearsal time. For further instrumentation
options, additional parts are included for alto, tenor, and trombone. Very highly
recommended!
10283066 Jazz Ensemble (Little Big Band) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
10283067 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
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