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Blues & Swing very easy
4 The Five Note BluesDoug Beach & George
Shutack. The blues form is essential to jazz, and
this very easy swing chart is a perfect way to
introduce developing players to this form. The
melody consists of just five notes that may also be
used as the basis of anyone's improvised solo. The
open solo section allows for as much improvisation
practice as desired. An abundance of full ensemble
work rounds out the package. The flexible scoring
is for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation
(also playable by as few as five horns plus rhythm
section) with optional flute, clarinet and horn in F
parts included.
10455628 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n Flat Tire ShuffleDean Sorenson. Lots of
unisons and moderate ranges make Flat Tire
Shuffle a perfect introduction to swing style.
Idiomatic rhythms and clean rhythm section writing
will make this one easy for young jazz bands. This
chart features completely flexible instrumentation
and is playable by four horns and rhythm section on
up to standard jazz ensemble format and beyond.
Regardless of the selected instrumentation, it
will sound full and complete. Young soloists can
improvise using only the notes of the concert Bb
mixolydian scale with the provided transposed
scale sheet. Any instrument can solo, and the
solo section can be repeated as many times as
necessary with backgrounds cued as desired.
For soloists wishing not to improvise, there is a
suggested solo included in all parts. Ultimately
flexible and highly recommended!!
10368179 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l Follow the LeaderRoger Schmidli. Follow the
Leader is intended as a fun, up-tempo swing chart
that introduces young musicians to stylistic elements
echoing classic big band tunes such as Little Brown
Jug (in the melodic bass line) or Sing, Sing, Sing (the
iconic drum pattern in the opening). The title of the
work refers to the way the members of a big band
must learn to follow the leader of the respective
sections, while the lead players must be confident
and provide a strong sense of musical style. It's
playable with optional reduced and expanded
instrumentations, includes suggested solos and
chord symbols, has notated rhythm section parts as
well as an optional part for vibes. This will be fun!
10459304 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Front and CenterDoug Beach & George
Shutack. Call and response has always been
an important part of the jazz idiom. Designed to
facilitate the teaching of improvisation, here's a
swinging chart that can feature any soloist with
suggested or improvised solos. The soloist makes
a statement and the ensemble answers. Later, they
switch roles, making the chart great fun for players
and audiences. Front & Center is scored for full jazz
ensemble, yet is playable with as few as 3 or 4 horns
and rhythm section with optional parts included for
flute, clarinet and horn in F. Highly recommended!
10312734 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
4 Hip Monk ShuffleDoug Beach & George
Shutack. The Hip Monk returns to spread the good
word about all that conveys the essence of being
hip. This time the news is delivered in the form
of a catchy rock shuffle that's perfect for young
musicians at the very easy grade level. Written or
ad lib solos for all are included along with parts for
standard jazz ensemble instrumentation (playable
by as few as five horns plus rhythm section) with
optional parts for flute, clarinet, and horn in F.
Highly recommended!
10441201 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That
Swing)Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney.
This is a great swing chart for even the youngest
jazz bands. Everything has simplified, but the style
is still authentic. Introduce swing style and the
music of the Duke to your young players with this
tasty little chart!
2314276 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
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It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That
Swing)Duke Ellington/arr. Paul Cook. Duke
Ellington's classic is now available in a very easy
and playable arrangement that will make your
young band sound awesome! It's an excellent
opportunity to introduce this great swing style to
younger students. And, it's a chart that will be
a guaranteed hit with your audience...everyone
knows it! A top choice!
2403111 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
It's Only a Paper MoonHarold Arlen/arr.
Michael Sweeney. Featuring a relaxed swing style
and solid scoring throughout, here's a terrific
chart for young players. Trombones (finally) get
the spotlight and the harmonies are not dumbed
down! Short, written or improvised solos are
included for any trombone followed by a solo (or
soli) for trumpet. A teaching unit with exercises for
melody, rhythm and improvisation is included and
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10374182 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
n Just Fine!Howard Rowe. Introduce your young
jazzers to big band swing with this clever new
original by Howard Rowe! Solid orchestration
ensures that it comes together quickly and
sounds big and bold. Written solo or soli sections
are comfortably within the range and abilities of
younger players and will get them swingin' like
pros. If rehearsal time is tight, this is an excellent
choice by a writer and teacher who's been there!
Everyone will agree...your band is just fine!
10369391 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Killer JoeBenny Golson/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Here's a real winner! It's the classic Benny Golson
laid back swing chart in a really easy arrangement,
by Michael Sweeney, that's perfect for your
beginning stage band! You're really going to like
this one!
2216794 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Li'l DarlinNeal Hefti/arr. Roy Phillippe. This
chart should be in every young band's library! Neal
Hefti's famous tune is the quintessential slow swing
ballad in the Basie style, and every jazzer should be
familiar with it. In this superb edition, the arranger
has changed the key and reorchestrated the parts
so it is playable by ensembles at any ability level,
and with reduced instrumentation as well. The
notes are easy, but there's more music here than
in many more difficult charts. If your students play
only a handful of jazz tunes in their life, this should
be one of them.
2403087 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
n MilestonesMiles Davis/arr. Paul Murtha. This
is one of the true jazz classics from composer/
innovator/performer Miles Davis. Paul Murtha
takes the essence of this great tune and makes
it playable by beginning groups with solid, rich
harmonic structures and unison lines that will help
young players gain confidence. The easy chords
and modal style make it a natural for learning to
improvise and the cool, swing format is a must for
learning the style. Solid all the way!
2702655 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
H Moanin'Thelonious Monk/arr. Michael
Sweeney. Known for his skill in adapting jazz
classics for beginning players, Michael Sweeney
presents this Bobby Timmons' favorite in a very
playable version. The style is medium slow swing,
and the saxes present the theme first followed by
the entire ensemble. Solos are only over sections
with easy chord changes.
2473680 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
n Night Trainarr. Peter Blair. Here's a super
swing tune that you can do with your youngest
players! Even though there's absolutely nothing
technically demanding in this arrangement, it still
swings with the best of them. Familiar riffs will
provide an excellent feature for your young sax
section, and there's a very easy, written out solo for
trumpet. Includes CD recording.
2333573 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
n Our First Jazz Concert (Budget Stretching
4-Pack)Bob Lowden, Andy Clark, Les Aldrich &
Ken Harris. Don't miss this budget stretching pack
of charts for young jazz bands that includes Starting
Point (Bob Lowden), Bottom Line (Andy Clark), I'll
Just Pretend (Les Aldrich), and A Rock (Ken Harris).
This outstanding set provides two rock tunes, a
swing tune and a ballad giving your group quality
materials for getting started on a positive note.
Suggested solos are included for A Rock. All charts
are audience pleasers and educationally sound with
the set costing less than half the price if they were
purchased separately. Included are links for free, full
performance Mp3 downloads of the four tunes from
the publisher. A great value in every respect!
10369394 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
n Pepperoni BluesDean Sorenson. Learning
the blues never tasted so good! Set at around
120 bpm, Pepperoni Blues is a classic swing
chart that is sure to have everyone asking for
seconds. The introduction is set over a C pedal
that leads to a unison statement of the melody. A
shout chorus after the solo section features some
attractive cross-rhythms and syncopation. This
one is completely flexible and is playable by any
four horns and rhythm section on up to full jazz
ensemble instrumentation and beyond. Young
soloists can improvise using only the notes of the
concert F blues scale with the included transposed
scale sheet. For soloists wishing to not improvise,
there is a suggested solo included in all parts. Very
nice, and flexible too! Highly recommended!
10368189 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H The Pink PantherHenry Mancini/arr. Mike
Lewis. This chart is an absolute must for your
young jazz ensemble! Henry Mancini's tune is so
unique and enjoyable that students always have,
and always will, love to play it. With lots of unison
scoring and simple triplet and swing figures, it's a
natural for beginning groups. We guarantee that
this will work great with your young players!
2423234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Rutabaga RambleMichael Sweeney. From the
opening finger snaps, bass groove, sultry sax line,
and brass punches, your young jazz ensemble is in
for a treat with Rutabaga Ramble! A silky smooth
middle section provides contrast before returning
to the minor shuffle feel. There are plenty of solo
opportunities with written samples provided for all
instruments. Also included is a teaching unit with
melody, rhythm and improvisation exercises. Plus,
it's playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations! Highly recommended!
10374184 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases and choose
the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice! You can buy any of
these titles with confidence!
Blues in Hoss Flat—Foster & 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
Brother Benjamin—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
Feature any melodic instrument with this Doug Beach and George Shutack swing composition at
the very easy grade level. The infectious melody and the gospel flavored harmonies combine to
create a chart that will be a hit in any program. Playable by as few as four horns and rhythm section,
it includes parts for standard jazz ensemble plus optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F.
10455626 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Crank It Up—Patrick Broadbent.
Based on a twelve-bar blues and built on syncopated melodic ideas that build in intensity when
layered on top of each other, Crank It Up is a riff-based swing chart designed for young jazzers.
With a cool bass line, a tuneful melody, call and response techniques, and suggested solos,
this chart at the easiet level has it all! It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, includes fully notated rhythm section parts, and includes an optional part for
vibes. Teaching opportunites abound!
10459306 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Doxy—Sonny Rollins/arr. Michael Sweeney.
Arranged in a medium swing/shuffle style, here is a very easy version of this jazz standard by
Sonny Rollins that maintains the style and feel of the original. Featuring a mix of full ensemble
playing and also call and response scoring, this is a great way to introduce a jazz legend to
young players. There is a written or improvised solo for any trumpet or alto saxophone, and the
shout chorus features a dialogue between the ensemble and drums. Here is a great chart at a very
accessible level with real substance! Highly recommended!
10461404 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
The Five Note Blues—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
The blues form is essential to jazz, and this very easy swing chart is a perfect way to introduce
developing players to this form. The melody consists of just five notes that may also be used as the
basis of anyone's improvised solo. The open solo section allows for as much improvisation practice
as desired. An abundance of full ensemble work rounds out the package. The flexible scoring is for
standard jazz ensemble instrumentation (also playable by as few as five horns plus rhythm section)
with optional flute, clarinet and horn in F parts included.
10455628 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
Hip Monk Shuffle—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
The Hip Monk returns to spread the good word about all that conveys the essence of being hip. This
time the news is delivered in the form of a catchy rock shuffle that's perfect for young musicians at
the very easy grade level. Written or ad lib solos for all are included along with parts for standard
jazz ensemble instrumentation (playable by as few as five horns plus rhythm section) with optional
parts for flute, clarinet, and horn in F. Highly recommended!
10441201 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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