41
Order Toll-Free! Call 1-800-345-6296 / FAX 1-800-260-1482 / Internet jwpepper.com / E-mail [email protected]
Jazz
Ensemble
Go to cart
4 There Is No Greater LoveIsham Jones/arr. Eric
Richards. Eric Richards presents an excellent swing
chart for a strong band! Set at 184 bpm, it opens
with a small group contrafact and includes some
solo space for alto, trombone, and piano, followed
by a kickin' sax soli and a shout. The lead trumpet
range goes to written high D. A quality chart from
top to bottom!
10452158 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
n Things to ComeGillespie & Fuller/arr. Gordon
Goodwin. Composed by Dizzy Gillespie and Gil
Fuller, here's Gordon Goodwin's chart as recorded
by Arturo Sandoval and his big band on the CD,
Dear Diz (Every Day I Think of You). This is a
challenging swing chart that is very fast at around
202-232 bpm. The solo space is for all 5 saxes,
trombones 1 and 2 and trumpet 4, with the lead
trumpet range going to written high F-sharp
with optional A-flats. There are nice sax solis
and a trumpet section soli (or solo) that will be a
challenge. If you have the horses, play it!
10362382 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
n Too Much of a Good ThingAndrew Neu.
Written in the style of classic big band shuffles,
this chart for proficient groups is ideal for festival
or concert fare. Too Much of a Good Thing is an
exciting chart with great sectional and full ensemble
passages. Each section gets to step into the
limelight during this effective programming choice.
There is a wonderful sax soli, followed by a trumpet
section soli and a trombone section soli, the last
two without the rhythm section. "Groove" is the
operative word when rehearsing this shuffle chart,
but there are many other features that make it a
great addition to your library! Highly recommended!
10275342 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
4 VoyageKenny Barron/arr. John LaBarbera.
John LaBarbera's treatment of Voyage marks the
first professional big band recording of this classic
Kenny Barron tune. This chart really pops right from
the start, and is a terrific showcase for trumpet and
tenor sax. There's plenty of blowing space and a
wealth of full ensemble energy! As recorded by the
John LaBarbera Big Band on Caravan.
10462698 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
A Waltz for PatriceMark Taylor. Here's a
bright and appealing jazz waltz that features a duet
of flugel and tenor sax along with an easy flowing
feel and style. Punctuated with sophisticated and
well-scored ensemble feature spots, this is a terrific
change of pace chart for mature groups!
10374134 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
n Watermelon ManHerbie Hancock/arr. Gordon
Goodwin. This classic Herbie Hancock composition
has become one of the most familiar songs in jazz
history. Gordon Goodwin wanted to do something a
little different in his arrangement without violating
the spirit and intent of the original version. He
scored it as a jazz shuffle that screams excitement!
Solis, big ensemble sections, modulations and
solo space for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet 4 and
trombone will provide all the excitement you need.
As recorded on Gordon's newest CD, Act Your Age.
Get it while it's hot! Highly recommended!
10071929 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10058872 CD/DVD-Act Your Age. . . . . 15.98
l We've Got a World That Swingsarr. Wille
Maiden. As recorded by the Maynard Ferguson
Orchestra on New Sounds of Maynard Ferguson,
this Willie Maiden arrangement takes a great tune
and putis it in an up-tempo swing setting. This chart
has a bop-like melody performed as a duet by alto
saxophone and trumpet at the beginning, then
moves into the ensemble. There is solo space for
alto saxophone followed by a roaring shout chorus
taking it to the end. There are some high trumpet
notes (a la Maynard), with optional lower notes
included. As always, Maiden provides an incredible
arrangement sure to be loved by all audiences!
10455892 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 What You Dealin' With?Wycliffe Gordon. This
is the show closer that will bring down the house!
The main groove is a funky boogaloo at about 103
bpm, plus a band chant, a swing section, and a
gospel feel. Flexible solo space with written solos
is provided for trombone 1, alto, tenor, and trumpet
2, and the lead trumpet range is to high C. Hey,
there's something here for everyone!
10452164 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 58.00
Whodunnit?Gordon Goodwin. A Gordon
Goodwin work of art! Commissioned by the New
Trier High School Jazz Ensemble I, this is a bluesy
swing chart that keeps on giving. There's an
optional vibe/xylophone/percussion part and an
optional flute double on the 2nd alto part. Other
features include a meaty sax solo and a powerful
shout chorus that takes it through the roof! As
performed by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band,
this is a challenging and wonderful chart!
2480803 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10012411 The Phat Pack Dual Disc
CD/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
l Why We Can't Have Nice ThingsGordon
Goodwin. As recorded by the Big Phat Band, you've
got your basic flag-waving, barn-burning, straight-
ahead swing chart here, and believe it or not, it's
not all that hard to play! Sure, it's a challenge, but
it's accessible with a strong band. The solo space
is reserved for all saxes, trumpet 3, and trombone
1. Can you handle it? Of course!
10452166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 68.00
n Without a SongVincent Youmans/arr. Joe
Henderson. In 1992 Joe Henderson and Don
Sickler put together an all-star band to record
Without a Song and other charts that had been
sitting around for many years. The idea was
that the band would perform a concert of these
arrangements at Lincoln Center and then later that
week go into the studio to record. The concert was
broadcast by NPR complete with interviews with
Freddie Hubbard and Joe Henderson. A second
recording session was held four years later where
arrangements by Bob Belden, Slide Hampton and
Michael Philip Mossman were recorded. In 1998
the Joe Henderson Big Band album won a Grammy
Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance.
All of these arrangements feature lengthy solos
for a tenor saxophone soloist. Included are open
solo sections so that any number of soloists may
be featured. These arrangements will require
significant time to prepare, but they will be amazing
for any competition or festival! Ranges: Trumpets 1,
2 & 3 to G6,E6,C6; Trombone 1 to C5.
10348538 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
Yo Tannenbaum! (O Tannenbaum)arr.
Gordon Goodwin. Holiday jazz by Gordon Goodwin?
Yes... and this adaptation of O Tannenbaum is quite
an adventure! Offering a chorale, some Basie style
and fast and furious Goodwin bebop, this is not
your ordinary holiday jazz chart. There's solo space
for alto and tenor sax, trumpet and trombone. The
optional doubles are flute for 2nd alto sax, lead alto
has either a standard alto part or an optional part for
alto with a soprano double. An extremely exciting
chart as performed by The Big Phat Band.
10011996 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Big Band Standards
All Levels
H American Patrolarr. Mike Lewis. Glenn Miller's
band made this a huge World War II hit song and
here it is scored for young players. This chart has no
individual solos, very modest brass ranges and plenty
of ensemble sound. Easy to rehearse and perform,
it swings right along and is playable with optional
reduced or expanded instrumentation. A winner!
10028059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 38.00
n April in ParisVernon Duke/trans. Jeff Hest. This
chart is simply about style! And with style is exactly
how Count Basie and his orchestra played it! From
the silky smooth sax soli on the head to the Pop Goes
The Weasel trumpet solo to the "...one more time..."
repeat of the last phrase, every detail of this jazz
standard has been transcribed and reconstructed by
Jeff Hest. A remarkable, authentic way to tell your
audience what swing is really all about!
2422855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 58.00
April in ParisVernon Duke/arr. Rick Stitzel. Made
famous by The Count Basie Orchestra, here is a
great-sounding yet playable version of this standard
for developing bands. It includes feature spots for
every section and optional written or improvised
solos for trumpet and trombone. This accessible
chart maintains an authentic sound even in this easy
version. It will even sound full and complete with only
4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm! Also
included are optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn
in F and tuba. Highly recommended!
10052549 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Artistry in RhythmStan Kenton/arr. Paul
Murtha. Composed and recorded by Stan Kenton in
the 1940s, Artistry in Rhythm became his signature
and a true classic from the big-band era. Paul
Murtha has skillfully adapted and truncated this for
younger players while maintaining the flavor and
energy of the original. Solo piano starts things off
followed by the iconic trombone solo in the medium
Latin section. The exciting double time swing section
features the entire ensemble, then the maestoso
theme returns to close things out. Impressive!
10374166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
H Basie Straight AheadSammy Nestico. Don't
miss your chance to play this great chart exactly
as the Basie band recorded it, unsimplified! Your
band will meet the challenge with enthusiasm and
be proud of the results. Not for wimps!
2233872 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 56.00
n Bernie's TuneBernie Miller/arr. Dave Wolpe.
This swinger features tenor sax 1 and muted
trumpet 2 and is arranged by one of the best, Dave
Wolpe. Featured are excellent written-out solos
for both horns, a superb shout chorus, and a lead
trumpet range hitting a written high B above the
staff. This great chart also features optional parts
for expanded instrumentations. You'll want this
outstanding chart! Highly recommended!
10355576 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 48.00
H Big Noise from WinnetkaHaggart & Bauduc/
arr. Paul Lavender. Bring the sounds of Bob Crosby
and the big band era to life again with this fun chart
for younger players! It features an authentic sound,
a flexible solo section and the saxes get to whistle
the melody for added fun. A great experience for
young players!
2481666 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
4 Blues in Hoss FlatFoster & Basie/arr. Rick
Stitzel. Here's a great way to introduce the music
of Count Basie to your young players. Carefully
scored for young groups, this medium swing chart
composed by Frank Foster and Count Basie trades
the melody between the trumpets and saxes,
includes a solo or soli for trumpet, and a brief shout
chorus using tutti rhythms for the entire ensemble.
Suggested solos and chord/scale sheets in all keys
are included, plus it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10427422 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 35.00
H Boogie Woogie Bugle BoyRaye & Prince/arr.
Stephen Bulla. Originally a hit back in 1941 for the
Andrews Sisters, this classic has stood the test of
time and is hard to beat for its entertainment value.
This updated version has all the excitement of
the original and the ranges are moderate for the
trumpets. There are solos for trumpet and baritone
sax in this outstanding chart that will appeal to
your audiences and ensemble. Get out the saddle
oxfords, bobby socks and pleated skirts for this one!
Highly recommended!
2481643 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
n Boogie Woogie Bugle Boyarr. Michael
Sweeney. This chart is way up on the "fun
meter!" Mike's playable arrangement doesn't
sacrifice any of that classic swing era sound and
style. The trumpet section is the primary featured
section, however the saxes also get a crack at
the melody and the trombones will really enjoy
the glissandi in the shout chorus. A superb chart
for your young band!
2363323 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Bugle Call Ragarr. Robert Woods. Perhaps the
most well known version of this flag-waver was
recorded by "The King of Swing," Benny Goodman.
This very easy arrangement from Robert Woods
works well at a variety of tempos and makes an
ideal opener or closer for your young jazz groups.
The solos are provided or can be improvised by alto
and tenor saxes, trumpet and trombone. This '40's
classic can be played with as few as 3 saxes, 1
trumpet, 1 trombone and rhythm section. A great
style model for young players!
10009615 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 40.00
C-Jam BluesDuke Ellington/arr. Mark Taylor.
Here is a new and creative new take on this Duke
Ellington favorite set in a New Orleans street beat
style. A piano introduction sets up the groove then a
small group takes the initial statement of the theme.
The rest of the ensemble enters with a counterline
before the full ensemble launches the solo section
which is designed to feature any number of soloists.
Unique and effective!
10374164 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . ME 45.00
n C-Jam BluesDuke Ellington/arr. Bill Holman.
Bill Holman grabs this iconic Ellington tune and
runs with it. The arrangement, with its straight-
ahead, driving swing, and tons of great background
figures is yet another amazing example of Holman's
extraordinary arranging skills. There's solo space for
tenor saxophone and, of course, trumpet. There is
no real need for any extra high trumpet playing here.
The ensemble shout choruses alone are enough
reason to put this chart in every jazz band library in
the land. You will have a blast with this one!
10162085 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 67.00
4 Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head So
Hard?)Fleecie Moore/arr. Rick Stitzel. Made
famous by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd, here
is a fun chart from the early swing era. The saxes do
most of the heavy lifting, supported by punches and
backgrounds in the brass. Also featured are short
solos for tenor and/or baritone saxes. Suggested
solos are included along with chord/scale sheets in
all keys, and it's playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10427416 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
CaravanDuke Ellington/arr. John Berry. Here's
a distinctive arrangement for beginning jazz groups
on one of Duke Ellington's most recognizable tunes.
It combines the styles of Latin and big band swing
and is a marvelous introduction to the Duke for
young jazzers. Arranged for full jazz ensemble, it's
also playable by as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone, piano, bass and drums.
10023039 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 35.00
n A Child Is BornThad Jones. Composed and
arranged by Thad Jones, this is an absolutely
gorgeous ballad in 3/4 that is a "must" for any good
jazz library! It's one of the most "tasteful" jazz charts
ever written!
543421 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
Blues & Swing advanced / Big Band Standards
