4Editors' Choice (Best of 2014 Publications) lNew for 2014 HPepper Basic Library Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
64
Jazz
Ensemble
Go to cart
Latin easy / medium-easy
n Jive SambaNat Adderley/arr. Terry White. This
jazz standard is a medium Latin/rock chart and a
great tune by Nat Adderley for young players. The
solos are written out for tenor sax (cued for alto sax),
trumpet 1 (cued for trombone). The lead trumpet
range goes to written E top space, and it's playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
Excellent chart, no jive! Highly recommended!
10353490 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
La Negra Tiene Tumbaoarr. Victor Lopez. This
hot salsa tune took Cuban-born artist Celia Cruz all
the way to the top of the Latin Grammy Awards!
Celia, or "the Queen of Salsa" as she's also known,
made the song famous, and Victor Lopez put it right
in the pocket for younger bands. A strong rhythmic
drive, easy ranges and catchy themes add up to
real Latin magic!
2474214 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
4 Latin HeatDoug Beach. A driving Latin feel
is the foundation of this chart from Doug Beach.
With a flowing melody, solid voicings and an open
improvised or written solo section, this piece will
be not only a great concert choice, but also a
wonderful vehicle for teaching young players this
important style.
10455632 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Let My People Go (Go Down Moses)arr. Rick
Hirsch. Let My People Go, based on the well-known
spiritual, has been arranged here as a unique,
funky cha-cha! There are written solos for trumpet
1 and tenor sax 1, both with backgrounds, and a
modulation into the shout chorus, and a trumpet 1
range to written E top space. At a great tempo of
118 bpm, this chart has it all and it's playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations!
10452076 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
LibertangoAstor Piazzolla/arr. Paul Murtha. One
of the most familiar tangos throughout the world,
Libertango, arranged here by Paul Murtha, will give
your young players a chance to learn this important
and engaging musical style. Solidly scored for the
entire ensemble, it includes a CD and is playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10283169 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Limbo JazzDuke Ellington/arr. David Berger.
Composed by Duke Ellington and arranged by jazz
arranger and transcriber, David Berger, Limbo Jazz
is a calypso-swing for the younger player. Based on
the simple chord progression to Happy Birthday,
the rhythm section plays a simple even eighth
note, limbo/Latin style and the winds play with a
slight swing feel and it all comes together just right!
There's some neat plunger mute work too. This chart
includes accessible ranges and written solos for alto
sax, trumpet and trombone along with great fun and
history. It also includes optional, nontraditional parts
for participation by your concert band members. Way
cool! Very highly recommended!
2480778 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 44.00
n MantecaDizzy Gillespie/arr. Steve Owen. Wow!
Who would have thought you could play a Dizzy
Gillespie chart with such young players? A hot
Latin chart tinged with some of Dizzy's outrageous
ideas, it's a great opportunity to introduce
more than just standard swing music to your
students. Designed to be playable with reduced
instrumentation, this one will work with as few as
3 saxes, 2 trumpets and 1 trombone!
2432417 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H
MantecaDizzy Gillespie/arr. Michael Sweeney.
One of the classic examples of the Afro-Cuban
style in jazz, Dizzy Gillespie's Manteca endures
as a true standard. Available here in a version for
young bands, Michael Sweeney carefully simplifies
the complexities of the tune while maintaining the
rhythmic drive and energetic style of the original.
Arranged for full jazz ensemble, it's also playable
with as few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones
and 3 rhythm. Very nice, indeed!
10033703 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Mucho MachoPaul Clark. Mucho Macho is
a fiery Latin/rock chart that generates mucho
excitement! The rhythm section gets the groove
going, followed by a Mariachi-style trumpet duet
introducing the melody. Then everybody joins in and
contributes equally with great ensemble sections,
counter-lines and solis. A dotted 8th/16th rhythm
is repeated throughout, so your ensemble will
master it quickly. The ranges are reasonable with
the trumpets never leaving the staff, the tempo is
around 120 bpm, and there's an open solo section
containing only three chords. Here's a great chart
that plays much easier than it sounds. Mucho
Macho is mucho excellente!
10369393 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Oye Como VaTito 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, while
the simple chord structure takes the mystery out of
improvising. It's hot!
2471441 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
n Paquito's RevengeTerry White. With well
notated drums, piano and bass parts, this is an
easy mambo chart with written solos for alto 1 and
trumpet 1. With a very likable melody this chart also
features a development section followed by a full
shout chorus. Sounding more advanced than it plays,
it includes modest brass ranges and optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. Paquito's Revenge is
very sweet indeed! Highly recommended!
10277338 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
l Sailport by the BayDavid A. Samuel. This
original Bossa Nova features a laid-back groove
that brings a nice mellow moment to any concert
that needs a change of pace. Also featured are nice
duets between tenor sax and trumpet, as well as a
solo section featuring trumpet or trombone soloists.
10456832 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
4 Sideways Walking DogZachary Smith.
Sideways Walking Dog features a Latin/rock groove
at around 180 bpm with very simple rhythms and
a great melody line. Additional features include
easy brass ranges, a written solo for tenor sax, and
written-out drum fills. Clever, plus easy to play, plus
well-written equals a quality chart! Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10452072 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Sway (Quien Sera)Juan Pablo Ruiz/arr. Rick
Stitzel. This smooth Latin favorite has been around
for more than 50 years and recorded countless
times, including recently by Michael Buble. The easy
rhythms and infectious groove make it an excellent
choice for beginning groups. Scored for full jazz
band, it's equally effective when played with as few
as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and rhythm.
Also included are optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets,
horn in F and tuba. This will be a fun favorite!
10052551 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
H Tiger of San PedroJohn LaBarbera/arr. Paul
Lavender. At last! An exciting, easy setting of
this great John LaBarbera Latin chart that's ideal
for developing bands. It is surprisingly true to the
original, but it is well within the reach of even more
limited groups.
2199115 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Undercover BossaJeff Jarvis. Undercover
Bossa is an accessible Latin original written in
bossa nova style, as well as elements of other
popular Latin styles. It features moderate brass
ranges and employs a tuneful melody supported by
a sophisticated chord progression and solid scoring.
The piano part is fully notated with chord symbols
provided and the guitar part consists primarily of
changes and slashes. Written or improvised solos
for trumpet and trombone are offered with solo
sheets containing written solos provided. Playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10455648 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 The Wayfaring Strangerarr. Mike Collins-
Dowden. Here is a modern spin on this timeless
tune with written solos for trombone 1 and alto sax
1, and a trumpet 1 range to written E top space. Set
in a reggae-swing feel at 110 bpm, it also includes
various optional parts to include vibes. Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations.
10452080 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
4 You Can Keep It!Peter Blair. Exceptional
ensemble writing makes this fun Bossa/rock chart
sound great and work well as a reliable teaching
piece. Featuring a cool, smooth, laid-back sound
and feel, there is an optional open solo section
with suggested or improvised solos. The creative
talents of Peter Blair are once again reinforced
by this chart that was created with developing
students in mind. Scored for 5 saxes, 3 trumpets,
2 trombones, and 4 rhythm with optional flute,
clarinet, horn in f and tuba parts. A nice, quiet
change of pace for any performance!
10455935 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Latin
Medium-Easy
n Another ZydobetoRobert Skiles/arr. Paul
Baker. Join the street parade! This chart is is a
relentless and driving groove in a fun Cajun jazz
style. The horns holler and shout back and forth
before the alto sax solo takes off. Followed by a
funky breakdown section and a drum solo kicking
the ensemble, the parade picks up where it started
and leads the way to the finish. Trpt range to written
high Bb.
10095073 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l Arroz Con PolloGregory Yasinitsky. Emulating
the music of jazz greats Tito Puente and Eddie
Palmieri, this funky Latin original with a 3:2 clave
groove features a trumpet section soli, a written
or ad lib trumpet solo, and a roaring ensemble
chorus, making it an exciting choice for developing
groups. Playable with optional reduced or
expanded instrumentations.
10452982 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Beach BossaRoy Phillippe. The title is perfect
for the cool, laid-back feel of this bossa nova original
for advancing groups. Melodic motives are assigned
to the full ensemble and to various sections of the
band. Written or ad lib solos are provided for alto
saxophone and flugelhorn, and all four trumpets play
flugelhorn throughout. This is an ideal change-of-
pace chart for your next performance.
10189327 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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!
Day Tripper—Lennon & McCartney/arr. John Wasson.
Featuring one of the most recognizable bass licks recorded by the Beatles, John Wasson brings us a
fresh and creative setting for younger jazz groups. With a hint of Latin style and smooth harmonies,
this will be an attractive addition to any program.
10427412 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
It Ain't Easy Goin' Green—Jim Mahaffey.
It Ain't Easy Goin' Green is a delightful trombone solo feature that honors the amazing talent of the
great trombonist urbie Green. This chart is an easygoing bossa nova with accessible parts for the
band and soloist. The solo is mostly written, but there are a few places where some improv chops
are necessary. Highly melodic for both the ensemble and soloist, the ranges are reasonable and the
band is featured as well as the soloist. Accessible trombone solo features are rare, and it's a happy
coincidence that this one is so great! Included are optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F and tuba.
10427257 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Los Changos Volando (The Flying Monkeys)—Mike Dana.
yes, the title translates to "The Flying Monkeys." This chart features a solid Latin groove at 156
bpm with optional percussion and vibes, two solo sections with written solos provided for any
instrument, a big modulation, optional expanded wind parts, and even some band vocals. Check it
out...you'll go ape over this chart!
10452108 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
My Little Suede Shoes—Charlie Parker/arr. Mark Taylor.
This appealing and light-hearted tune by Charlie Parker is treated here in a medium-tempo samba
style. A small group comprised of alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone and guitar takes the lead for the
first chorus. After a solo section for alto sax and trumpet, the entire ensemble jumps in for a chorus
while trading phrases with the drums. A very effective and unique offering for younger jazz bands!
Suggested solos and chord/scale sheets in all keys are included. Highly recommended!
10461376 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Yesterdays—Jerome Kern/arr. Michael Philip Mossman.
using a relaxed bolero style, Michael Mossman's inventive and sophisticated setting of this familiar
Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach standard is a refreshing addition to any program. You'll find cascading
ensemble figures, interweaving sax fills, and solos for alto sax and trumpet in this accessible and
skillfully written chart. Included are suggested solos and chord/scale sheets in all keys.
10427406 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Medium-Easy
Latin Selections
