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2025 Midyear Instrumental Catalog

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29 Order Toll-Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] JAZZ ENSEMBLE Jazz-Rock & Funk All Levels (Don't Give Me) Attitude at Any Latitude— Steve Parsons. Your band will have a blast with this low-down funky chart! Even though the title says "Don't Give Me Attitude," the ensemble will absolutely have to play with some swagger. 11615104 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Aardvark, Too—Charles Booker. Here's an easy, laid-back rock chart sure to be a hit with students and audiences. The original "Aardvark" chart – Aardvark Stomp, from 2016 – has remained a top-seller since it was released. Continuing the fun, this is a great chart to develop your young jazz ensemble. 11621846 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 65.00 American Standard—Dan Kramlich. A smooth funk that is tasty, musical, and approachable. The solo section has written solos and is also only one chord for those venturing into improvisation. 11622565 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 65.00 Birdland—Joe Zawinul/arr. Victor Lopez. Just listen to this chart and you know you have to have it! This chart brings the original Weather Report version to life for your young jazz ensemble. All the ingredients are here, plus solo space (written or improvised) for alto 1 and/or trumpet 2, nice chord voicings throughout, and the lead trumpet top note is only a written G on top of the staff. Very easy to assemble and perform, this will be a hit every time! Optional expanded instrumentation. 10277740 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 Birdland—Joe Zawinul/arr. Michael Sweeney. Here's an excellent, easy version of Joe Zawinul's great jazz tune! Solid writing all the way and no solos required. 2230910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Birdland—Joe Zawinul/arr. John Berry. Originally composed for Weather Report and released in 1967, Joe Zawinul's quintessential jazz fusion standard has been recorded by countless artists through the years. This chart is a slightly truncated version for young players that still retains the dynamic feel and sound of the original. Ideal for young players, it's scored for standard jazz ensemble with no solos but is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Always a favorite and highly recommended! 10960676 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . VE 45.00 Bringing it Home to You—David Samuel. Cool chords, a funky swinging groove, punchy brass, and in-the-pocket rhythm section parts combine to make a winner at this grade level. There is solo space for tenor and trombone and a section at the end that can be opened up for your drummer. 11615123 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00 Carla's Bleyhouse—Dan Kramlich. Inspired by the composer Carla Bley, this modern rock tune features both silky-smooth counterpoint and in- your-face brass hits. See if you can find the Carla Bley Easter eggs inside. 11622568 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00 Chameleon—Herbie Hancock/arr. Victor Lopez. Herbie Hancock for the developing band? Yes! From his famous Headhunter recording, here is a great opportunity to play one of the biggest jazz-rock hits 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 . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00 Jazz Ensemble Jazz-Rock & Funk | All Levels MUSIC FOR JAZZ COMBO 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 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00 I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling (as Recorded by the Dave Pell Octet)— Fats Waller/arr. Marty Paich. This chart does an excellent job of maintaining the standard formula of the octet while throwing in some unexpected curveballs along the way. It manages to strike a lovely balance between dreamy romanticism and jovial playfulness. Wonderful for adding a more relaxed tune to your combo's catalog. 11639930 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 50.00 Jazz Combo Pak No. 27 (Christmas)—arr. Frank Mantooth. Four terrific holiday favorites for jazz combo: Frosty the Snowman; Silver Bells; Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow and I'll Be Home for Christmas. Flexibly scored for three-plus horns and rhythm section, parts are included for B-flat, E-flat, and C instruments plus piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Great change-of-pace programming! Audio tracks are available online from the publisher. 2328458 Combo with Online Audio (3+ Horns & Rhythm Section) . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00 Jazz Combo Pak No. 37 (Count Basie)—arr. Mark Taylor. Four complete charts made famous by the legendary Basie band are featured in this set: All of Me; Blues in Hoss' Flat; Moten Swing and Until I Met You (Corner Pocket). Scored for three horns with flexible instrumentation and rhythm section, parts are included for B-flat, E-flat, C instruments, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. A perfect way for aspiring jazzers to learn and perform these iconic jazz standards! Audio tracks are available online from the publisher. 10374192 Combo with Online Audio (3+ Horns & Rhythm Section) . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00 Knockout (Flexible Instrumentation)—Erik Sherburne/arr. Bob Turner. Knock 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 (10999496). Straight-ahead rocking! 10999506 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00 That's How It's Done (Flexible Instrumentation)—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 Combo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 50.00

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