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n DANZA para Mi Hija (Dance for My Daughter)
Ethan Freier. With exciting yet accessible
rhythms,
DANZA para Mi Hija (Dance for My
Daughter) is a terrific introduction to Latin music.
The melody is passed between reeds and brass
and there is even a simplified montuno following
the solo section. The features include moderate
ranges, notated rhythm section parts, and an
open solo section. Any player can solo with
notes from the concert G natural minor
scale using the included transposed scale
sheet, and the solo section can be repeated
as many times as necessary with backgrounds
cued as desired. For students who wish not to
improvise, a suggested solo is included in all
parts. Scored for full jazz ensemble, it will sound
full and complete with an optional minimum
instrumentation of nine players (AAT Saxes, 2
Trumpets, 1 Trombone, and PBD Rhythm). Include
more players by using any or all of the included
Flute, Clarinet, F Horn, Tuba, and Baritone T.C.
parts! Highly recommended!
10368175 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 Dawn of the Chili PepperDoug Beach
& George Shutack. At last the origins of the
elusive Chili Pepper are revealed at the easy
grade level! Set in a driving tempo at about 176
bpm, this exciting chart makes the Chili Pepper
spirit accessible to younger players. The strong
melody, solid ensemble writing and irresistible
Latin groove combine to create a chart that will be
a great favorite for years to come. This accessible
chart is scored for four horns with rhythm section
and is expandable to full big band, has written or
ad lib solos for all, and includes optional parts for
flute, clarinet and horn in F. This is fun, exciting
and is a great teaching tool!
10492371 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
n El Taco RockoLarry Neeck. Break out the
hot sauce for this tasty Latin rock chart! It has a
super groove that kids love, an open solos section
with easy suggested solos, modest ranges and
well written rhythm sections parts. A super piece
for young students!
2438976 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Fiesta del TigreMike Story. Check out Mike
Story's excellent Latin chart with an easy bossa
groove. Features include a written-out trumpet
solo, easy brass ranges, and optional parts to
include flute, clarinet, horn, baritone horn, tuba,
and vibraphone. It's also playable with optional
reduced instrumentation. The tempo is suggested
at about 140 bpm. Majestic, bold, and exciting,
it's easy, well-written and effective for any
concert! Highly recommended!
10355590 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
n The Girl from IpanemaAntonio Carlos Jobim/
arr. John Berry. This is probably the best known
bossa nova ever written! John Berry's easy version
includes short written or ad lib solos for alto or
tenor and trumpet. A nice way to remember the
great Stan Getz!
2266971 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n Horn of PuenteGordon Goodwin/arr. Mike
Story. Originally composed by Gordon Goodwin
for his Big Phat Band, this version is scored at
the easy level by Mike Story. This Latin cha-cha
is very accessible, with a written trumpet 1 solo,
a montuno piano part that's cued in the saxes,
an optional auxiliary percussion part, and a vibes
part. Mike even included additional percussion
parts for some winds to further enhance the
Latin groove. Playable with optional reduced
and expanded instrumentations. You and your
young jazz band will really enjoy this chart!
Highly recommended!
10353482 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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
Enhance the Foundation
of Your Jazz Band
RHYTHM
SECTION
WORKSHOP FOR
JAZZ DIRECTORS
Shelly Berg, Lou Fischer,
Fred Hamilton and
Steve Houghton.
The energy core
of any jazz ensemble or combo is the
rhythm section! It radiates the groove,
time and essence of the music. This
outstanding and comprehensive
series includes introductions,
explanations and instructions on the
essential elements of performance,
such as style, performance tips,
and genres required for the solid
understanding of what is required
of a successful member of this vital
part of the jazz group. There is also a
play-along piece at the end of each
chapter for reinforcement and further
development of appropriate skills.
The seven genres covered in this
excellent method for your rhythm
section are: swing, bossa nova, rock,
shuffle, samba, funk, and ballad.
Additional topics include: volume —
or knowing when not to play; how
to keep time as a rhythm section;
and effective comping. Each student
book includes reproducible pages
and a compact disc. The optional
DVD is included with the director's
book and is also available separately.
The CD offers examples of jazz
grooves, complex rhythms, and
accompaniment tracks for the play-
along pieces. Demonstrations of the
examples are effectively presented
by a driving rhythm section on the
DVD. The complete kit includes: the
Training Kit plus Bass, Drums, Guitar,
Piano and Supplemental Books with
CDs. Each book is authored by a
professional musician and teacher
in the respective performance area.
The entire jazz ensemble will reap
huge rewards when the rhythm
section plays as a cohesive unit
and comprehends the elements
of the chart being performed!
Very highly recommended!
2480209 Piano Book/CD . . . . . . . 9.95
2480210 String or Electric Bass
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.99
2480211 Drum Set Book/CD. . . . 9.99
2480212 Guitar Book/CD. . . . . . . 9.99
2480207 Rhythm Section DVD . 14.95
2480213 Melody Supplement
Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
2480208 Score Book/DVD. . . . . 40.99
2481924 Rhythm Section
Complete Kit . . . . . . . . 79.99
EDITORS' CHOICE
Latin • Easy & Medium-Easy
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!
Angel—Wes Montgomery/arr. Les Sabina.
Here's a Wes Montgomery bossa/rock tune that grooves along at around 145 bpm with the
melody line played by tenor 1 and trumpet 2. With very playable ensemble sections and hits,
this is a great vehicle for teaching style and ensemble cohesiveness. e solos are written or
ad lib for tenor sax and piano, the lead trumpet range is to written E top space, and optional
parts are included for vibes, flute, clarinet and more. is one is accessible, solid, and
includes nice contrasts. Angel is one you don't want to miss!
10513855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Bossa Nueva—Jeff Jarvis.
is laid-back bossa nova features a smooth and relaxed feel, nice section exchanges,
effective full ensemble passages, and an open solo section with chord changes offered for
1st tenor sax. e repetitious nature of the changes make is easy to assign solos to other
players as well. is warm, memorable chart is loaded with gentle rhythms and lushly voiced
background material, and the winding chord progression is typical of Brazilian songs,
ensuring satisfied listeners. Highly recommended!
10515804 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Dawn of the Chili Pepper—Doug Beach & George Shutack.
At last the origins of the elusive Chili Pepper are revealed at the easy grade level! Set in a
driving tempo at about 176 bpm, this exciting chart makes the Chili Pepper spirit accessible
to younger players. e strong melody, solid ensemble writing and irresistible Latin groove
combine to create a chart that will be a great favorite for years to come. is accessible chart
is scored for four horns with rhythm section and is expandable to full big band, has written
or ad lib solos for all, and includes optional parts for flute, clarinet and horn in F. is is fun,
exciting and is a great teaching tool!
10492371 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Fungii Mama—Blue Mitchell/arr. Victor Lopez.
It's all here... a jazz calypso style, ensemble, percussion, feel and drive! Played at around 168
bpm, this tune will grab you immediately with its catchy melody that includes a written or ad
lib tenor solo, a trumpet 1 range only to written E top space, and optional parts for expanded
instrumentations. If you're looking for a great change-of-pace chart, this is it!
10513901 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
La Almeja Pequena (e Little Clam)—Gordon Goodwin/arr. Paul Baker.
Originally done by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, here's an accessible adaptation that
will expand the popularity of this very exciting Latin chart. is samba is played around 90
bpm in cut-time with written or improvised solos for alto 1 and trumpet 2, and a trumpet
1 range to written G on top of the staff. It simmers nicely throughout and the percussion
interludes are a blast! ere are two auxiliary percussion parts, plus optional parts for
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10513899 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Pollo Roja (e Red Chicken)—Les Sabina.
We haven't heard a better original Latin tune at this grade level than Pollo Roja! It's a cha-
cha to be performed at around 146 bpm, has easy brass ranges, includes a written or ad lib
alto sax solo, a cool melody, section solis, and it's fun to hear and play. is is a well-craed
chart that will guarantee maximum interest from players and audiences! Playable with
optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10513873 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Samba Norte—Dean Sorenson.
Audiences will sit up and take notice when your young jazz band takes off on this chart
that cooks with Brazilian fire! Open intervals and thick textures give way to a strong
melody that is passed through the ensemble. Any instrument can solo, and the solo section
can be repeated as many times as desired with backgrounds cued at any time. Written
solos are included in all the parts and scale sheets are provided for all instruments. Part
of the First Place for Jazz Series, this chart is playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. ere's a slow build to an exciting shout chorus that kicks all the way to
the end! An exciting winner!
10521234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
You Are the Sunshine of My Life—Stevie Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha.
is is one of Stevie Wonder's signature hits from the 1970s, and here is a masterfully arranged
easy version in a light bossa style. e trombones grab the spotlight in the beginning and again
at the end. In between, the saxes and trumpets take turns with the melody, and there are short
written or ad lib solos for trumpet and alto sax. Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, this one also includes bass lines and piano voicings that are completely
written. It's great for programming variety, and it's highly recommended!
10522946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
