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2026 Spring Instrumental Catalog

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19 Order Toll-Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] 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 . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 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 . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Feeling Good—Leslie Bricusse & Anthony Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel. Rebounding in popularity after a recording by Michael Bublé, 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 . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00 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 . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 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 . . . . . . . . . . . E 47.00 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 . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Isn't She Lovely—Stevie Wonder/arr. John Berry. From Stevie Wonder's landmark 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life, this smooth and tender hit has gone on to become a jazz standard performed and recorded by many artists. In a moderate swing style, this easy chart captures the essence of the original in this version of younger bands. Including short written or improvised solos for alto sax and trumpet, it also has options for limited or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 11105220 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Megalovania (from "Undertale")—Toby Fox/ arr. Rick Stitzel. Retro music from old-school video games never goes out of style. This popular and quirky theme from "Undertale" will quickly become one of your students' favorites. This easy version features modest ranges and easy-to-learn patterns. 11539352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez. Van Morrison's hit is a natural for jazz ensemble. Now for bands at the easy level, this minor- key swinger is incredibly hip! The captivating melody moves through the sections of the band, sometimes in unison, sometimes in harmony, and the solo section is written for all the wind players, so you can have anyone or everyone play the written or ad lib solo. This tune is a perennial favorite with jazz lovers! 2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 50.00 My Favorite Things (from "The Sound of Music") —Richard Rodgers/arr. Paul Murtha. Equally at home on holiday concerts or any performance, this popular tune from "The Sound of Music" is arranged here as a jazz waltz. It features a relaxed, easy-flowing swing style, a melody that is passed from section to section, and short written or ad lib solos for trumpet and tenor sax. Optional reduced or expanded instrumentation. Highly recommended! 10072787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Oye Como Va—Tito Puente/arr. Paul Murtha. This arrangement of Tito Puente's Latin-rock classic is an absolute must for young jazzers! Made famous by Santana and loaded with Latin American spirit, this chart is perfect for teaching Latin style, and the simple chord structure takes the mystery out of improvising. It's hot! 2471441 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 45.00 The Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Paul Murtha. Instantly recognizable by all, here is one of the all-time great movie themes in a masterful arrangement for younger players. Paul Murtha does a great job of capturing the authentic sound of Mancini's classic from the familiar bass line, smooth tutti passages, and solo section for tenor sax or trumpet. It doesn't get any better than this! Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys are included. Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Includes CD. 10188519 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Seven Nation Army—Jack White/arr. Paul Murtha. Featuring one of the most powerful riffs of the rock era, this hit recorded by the White Stripes in 2003 is arranged here in a hard-hitting version for younger players. No solos are required and the melody is skillfully passed around from section to section. Fully-notated bass lines and piano voicings are included, and it's playable with optional reduced or augmented instrumentations. Lots of fun and highly recommended! 10775172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Soda Pop (from "KPop Demon Hunters")—arr. Paul Murtha. This hard-grooving arrangement of the hit song from the smash Netflix movie is perfectly scored for beginning jazz ensembles and will be the hit of your next concert program. 11640157 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 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 . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 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 . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00 Jazz Ensemble Pop Charts | Easy THANK YOU FOR BEING A PEPPER CUSTOMER!

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