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2024 Midyear Instrumental Catalog

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34 Editors' Choice 2024 New Basic Library Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision Go to Cart JAZZ ENSEMBLE JAZZ ROCK & FUNK Little Sunflower—Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf. Jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard has sadly passed on but his wonderful music lives on. This wonderful jazz standard is masterfully arranged and features a haunting melody with an alternating bossa and light funk groove. The solos are written for piano, trumpet and tenor sax with modest brass ranges and a sweet shout chorus. It's been play- tested with great success and is an excellent chart all around! Optional expanded instrumentation. 10093122 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00 Livin' the Dream—Dennis Eveland. Soar with bright optimism in this smokin', fast-paced tune full of spirit and wonder! Your band will excel every step of the way through this chart's rocking rhythms and dazzling harmonies. Solos for alto sax, trumpet, and trombone. 11566805 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00 Make Swing Your Thing—Doug Beach. Engage your ensemble and make swing their thing with this superb chart from Doug Beach! An open solo section gives an opportunity to working on improv technique with all of your members. Be sure to add this chart to your library! 11403537 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00 Mamacita—Joe Henderson/arr. Alan Baylock. A groovy straight-eighth feel on this jazz standard with amazing parts for all and an intro that is nothing but fire. The tempo is around 154 bpm, and the lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the staff. Sample solos are provided for alto and tenor sax, plus optional flute and vibes parts. Energy prevails! 11511951 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 Megalovania (from the video game "Undertale")—Toby Fox/arr. Paul Murtha. Quirky and featuring a bit of a retro sound, this up-tempo theme is immediately recognizable to anyone in the gaming world. Solidly scored with plenty of drive and excitement, this will definitely add a little fun to any performance! 11105142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 Mercy, Mercy, Mercy—Josef Zawinul/arr. Mike Story. A must-have chart for every young jazz band! This classic jazz/rock favorite by Joe Zawinul is masterfully arranged for young jazz bands with an easy rock feel by Mike Story. This chart has a simple written out piano solo, a trumpet 1 range to written D fourth line, a tempo at about 100 beats per minute, and a very catchy melody. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. It will sound great and it's easy to play, enough said! Highly recommended! 10355608 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 44.00 Mr. Blue Sky—Jeff Lynne/arr. Roger Holmes. Originally released by the Electric Light Orchestra in 1978, this rock hit has been thrust back into the limelight thanks to its inclusion on numerous movie soundtracks, notably the opening sequence of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." A great-sounding chart playable by developing ensembles! 11172122 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 The Neighbor from Naylor—Bryan Carter. This hard-grooving shuffle with incredibly hip writing will showcase all aspects of a well-developed jazz ensemble, from the hard-hitting brass figures to the driving rhythm section grooves to the dazzling sax solis. Solo changes for alto and tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone as well as drum solo features. 11503726 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00 NEW LATIN CHARTS! Acapulco Nights—Greg Yasinitsky. A great Latin chart that makes effective use of unison vs. harmonic rhythm along with a great melody and infectious groove. After the solo section that is built on very playable changes there is a great breakdown passage that will showcase the band's rhythmic and melodic skills. 11561641 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 All the Things You Are—Jerome Kern/arr. Michele Fernandez. This timeless jazz standard gets a Cuban son montuno makeover. Lots of meticulously and accurately scored percussion sets the groove, and handclaps in the ensemble add to the flavor. A great blend of unison and harmonic scoring adds to the authenticity. Sax soli, percussion feature, and optional flute. 11593035 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 Bravito!—Michele Fernandez. Teach your early jazz players authentic merengue style with this fiery Latin original. Great accessible parts for all sections, and your rhythm section will be on fire. Open solos for all sections and a fun opportunity for the trumpets to make verbal shaker sounds. Lead trumpet plays E, lead bone plays E-flat. 11593023 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00 Don't Blame the Salsa—Erik Sherburne. This Latin chart is absolute fire! With an infectious melody, danceable groove, and wonderful orchestrations, it's fun to play and very accessible. This will be a favorite! 11572372 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 Mambo Natural—Rich Woolworth. Here's a Latin chart that your band will really love playing! A huge intro by the full band gives way to an easy mambo dance chart. There's plenty of fun from the rhythm section, and a soaring trumpet solo helps establish an authentic Cuban feel. Written or ad-lib solos for trumpet, trombone, tenor sax, and alto sax add to the carnival atmosphere. It all comes to a finish with an appropriate quote from The Peanut Vendor. 11572325 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00 Peanut Vendor—arr. Tim Waters. With a classic mambo feel, this chart pays homage to this timeless Latin tune that's been covered by many jazz legends. After the fanfare opening, the mambo groove is established featuring a floating trumpet solo before the entire band joins in on the fun. The solo section features space for written or ad-lib solos for alto, tenor, or trumpet. Next there is a great shout chorus before recapping the main theme. This is sure to be your favorite Latin tune of the year! 11572328 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 55.00 Señor Salsa—John Wasson. This fun Latin work is built on a catchy sax melody over a syncopated songo bass line. Each section has the opportunity to shine in ensemble work. Alto sax and trumpet soloists are featured, followed by piano and a drums and percussion solo section. The entire band gets in on the festivities! 11576574 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00 Song for My Father—Horace Silver/arr. Paul Murtha. This standard by Horace Silver features a distinctive bass line groove and a laid-back Latin style. Expertly adapted for this easy level, here is a great way to introduce the music of this jazz master to your students. 11539349 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Our goal is to ship in-stock items the same day. jwpepper.com/shipping SAME-DAY SHIPPING

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