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Hey Pocky Way (Little Big Band)—arr. Eric
Richards. Originally recorded by the New Orleans
funk band, The Meters, Hey Pocky Way is fashioned
here by Eric Richards in the style of the Dirty
Dozen Brass Band. It's a great change-of-pace
chart, and a fun style to play in the little big band
format. Scored for 6 horns (3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone) plus rhythm section with optional parts
included for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
10374162 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
Hit It!—Rick Hirsch. Hit It! is a 16th note funk chart
with a Tower of Power flavor, set over a modal
sounding A minor blues structure. An accessible
solo vehicle with ad lib solo parts included for all, it's
a great set closer. Scored for 3 horns and rhythm,
with optional parts included for trumpet, flute, all
four saxophones, and trombone.
10371019 Flexible
Instrumentation . . . . . MA 18.00
n Hot Potato—Bob Turner. Don't miss this medium
tempo swing chart with great melodic lines and
options for open solos. There is one suggested
solo written for tenor sax in the solo section and
chord symbols for all horn players. All players have
interesting parts and this chart features flexible
instrumentation that is playable by 4, 5 or 6 horns
plus rhythm section. Fifteen different horn parts
are included so that it may be played by virtually
any combination of horns plus rhythm section. The
rhythm section parts are fully notated so the players
can find a groove they can enjoy by simply playing
the parts as written. Also available in a separate big
band arrangement.
10337807 Flexible
Instrumentation . . . . . ME 35.00
n Hotsy Totsy—Bob Turner. "Hot Jazz" from the
30's! With a retro swing feel, this chart sounds like
Benny Goodman has returned for another shot. You
can almost hear Gene Krupa playing the drum part
in the middle section. The solo section features a
suggested alto sax solo but is open for additional
solos, and the piano fills are written into the part, or
can be improvised. This piece is structured so that it
can be played with any 4, 5 or 6 horn ensemble and
rhythm section, with additional horn parts included
so it can be played with virtually any combination of
horns. Very flexible!
10454495 Flexible
Instrumentation . . . . . ME 40.00
How High the Moon (Little Big Band)—Morgan
Lewis/arr. Mark Taylor. Using a wide variety of scoring
styles, this great-sounding arrangement takes full
advantage of the six-horn format. There's solo space
for tenor and trumpet along with nicely scored and
swinging full ensemble passages. Suggested solos
and scale/chord sheets are provided. A terrific
rendition of this classic tune! Instrumentation: 3
saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone plus rhythm section.
Optional additional parts included for alto, tenor &
trombone. Highly recommended!
10098777 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
l If Dreams Come True—arr. Benny Carter. This is
Benny Carter's saxophone ensemble arrangement
recorded for his 1966 album Additions to Further
Definitions. Drums are featured throughout this
arrangement. In addition, there is solo space
provided for both altos, tenor saxophone, baritone
saxophone, guitar, and piano.
10517477 AATTB Saxes, 4 Rhythm M 50.00
n Impressions (Little Big Band)—John Coltrane/
arr. Mike Tomaro. With its modal chord structure,
this Coltrane classic is a great solo vehicle as
arranged here by Mike Tomaro as part of the
Little Big Band series. Instrumentation: 3 saxes, 2
trumpets, 1 trombone, rhythm section with optional
additional parts for alto sax, tenor sax and trombone.
10072794 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
In a Mellow Tone—Duke Ellington/arr. John
Berry. Here's the Ellington swing standard in a tasty
setting for young jazz combos. Featuring flexible
ensemble scoring in four parts with a contrasting
open solo section, it also includes short, written
piano fills. Suggested solos are included along with
scale/chord sheets in all keys. Instrumentation:
Part 1 - Trumpet or Alto Sax; Part 2 - Alto Sax or
Trumpet; Part 3 - Tenor Sax, Alto Sax or Trombone;
Part 4 - Trombone or Tenor Sax, plus Piano, Bass,
Drums and optional Guitar.
10297536 Septet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 25.00
n It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That
Swing)—Duke Ellington/arr. Roger Holmes. Nicely
scored for younger players, this Ellington classic is
great for small jazz groups. The instrumentation is
flexible in four parts for winds with piano, bass,
drums and optional guitar.
2355204 Septet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 25.00
l It Had Better Be Tonight (Little Big Band)—
Henry Mancini/arr. Mark Taylor. Originally composed
for the 1963 film "The Pink Panther," this familiar
tune has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to
the energetic samba version recorded by Michael
Buble. Mark Taylor's arrangement for little big
band features plenty of scoring variety and drive.
Instrumentation: six horns (ATB saxes, 2 trumpets, 1
trombone) plus four rhythm with optional additional
parts for alto, tenor and trombone.
10523756 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 45.00
H Jazz Combo Pak No. 1—arr. Roger Pemberton.
Roger Pemberton sets these four complete jazz
classics in a three-plus horn and rhythm section
format. Titles include: On Green Dolphin Street;
Bernie's Tune; My Funny Valentine and Killer Joe.
With performance flexibility in mind, parts are
included for Bb, Eb and C instruments plus Piano,
Guitar, Bass and Drums. A full performance CD is
also included.
2079358 Three-Plus Horns
& Rhythm Section. . . . ME 40.00
H Jazz Combo Pak No. 2 (Sophisticated Ladies
No. 1)—Duke Ellington/arr. Roger Pemberton. From
Duke Ellington's musical review, "Sophisticated
Ladies," this set Includes: Take the 'A' Train; Don't
Get Around Much Anymore; In a Sentimental Mood
and Just Squeeze Me (But Please Don't Tease
Me). Flexibly scored for three-plus horns and
rhythm section, parts are included for Bb, Eb and
C instruments plus Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums.
A full performance CD is also included.
2100964 Three-Plus Horns
& Rhythm Section. . . . ME 45.00
H Jazz Combo Pak No. 3 (Sophisticated Ladies
No. 2)—Duke Ellington/arr. Roger Pemberton.
From the Duke Ellington review, "Sophisticated
Ladies," this flexibly scored combo set contains
parts for Bb, Eb, C instruments and Piano, Guitar,
Bass and Drums. Included are four, complete
Ellington signatures: Satin Doll; I Let a Song Go
Out of My Heart; Mood Indigo and It Don't Mean a
Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing). A full performance
CD is included.
2100972 Three-Plus Horns
& Rhythm Section. . . . ME 45.00
H Jazz Combo Pak No. 4—arr. Frank Mantooth.
Flexibly arranged for three-plus horns and rhythm
section, this combo chart features four great jazz
standards. Titles are: A Night In Tunisia; Lover
Man; Chameleon and How High The Moon. Parts
are included for Bb, Eb, and C instruments plus
Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums, as well as a full
performance CD.
2100980 Three-Plus Horns
& Rhythm Section. . . . . M 45.00
H Jazz Combo Pak No. 5—arr. Roger Pemberton.
Featuring iconic classics by Charlie Parker, Thad
Jones, Neal Hefti and George Gershwin, this three-
plus horn and rhythm section set contains parts
for Bb, Eb, C instruments and Piano, Guitar, Bass
and Drums. Four complete arrangements: Yardbird
Suite; A Child Is Born; Cute and Summertime. With
instrumentation flexibility in mind, this set also
includes a full performance CD.
2100998 Three-Plus Horns
& Rhythm Section. . . . . M 45.00
n Jazz Combo Pak No. 6—arr. Frank Mantooth.
Flexibility abounds in this combo set including four,
complete jazz standards. Containing parts for Bb,
Eb, C instruments and Piano, Guitar, Bass and
Drums, the instrumentation can accommodate
almost any combination of horns and rhythm
section. Titles are: The Preacher; Red Clay; Mercy,
Mercy, Mercy and Watch What Happens. Also
included is a full performance CD.
2127785 Three-Plus Horns
& Rhythm Section. . . . . M 45.00
n Jazz Combo Pak No. 10—arr. Frank Mantooth.
Here are four great jazz standards flexibly scored
by Frank Mantooth for three-plus horns and rhythm
section. Included are: Groovin' High; Bluesette;
Meditation and Woodchopper's Ball. The set
includes parts for Bb, Eb, C instruments plus Piano,
Guitar, Bass and Drums. A full performance CD is
also included.
2481679 Three-Plus Horns
& Rhythm Section. . . . ME 45.00
n Jazz Combo Pak No. 12—arr. Frank Mantooth.
Featuring flexibly scored combo arrangements
for three-plus horns and rhythm section, this set
includes four complete tunes: Norwegian Wood;
The Girl from Ipanema; All the Things You Are and
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. Parts are included for
Bb, Eb, C instruments and Piano, Guitar, Bass and
Drums. Great tunes, great arrangements! A full
performance CD is also included.
2182558 Three-Plus Horns
& Rhythm Section. . . . . M 45.00
n Jazz Combo Pak No. 16—arr. Frank Mantooth.
This flexibly scored combo set is for three-plus
horns and rhythm section and includes four
complete arrangements. Parts are included for
Bb, Eb, C instruments plus Piano, Guitar, Bass and
Drums. Four great standards: A Foggy Day; A Day
in the Life of a Fool; Fly Me to the Moon and A
Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square. Also included
is a full performance CD.
2212322 Three-Plus Horns
& Rhythm Section. . . . . M 45.00
H Jazz Combo Pak No. 19 (Miles Davis)—arr.
Frank Mantooth. Four of Miles' signature tunes
flexibly scored for three-plus horns and rhythm
section including: So What; Seven Steps to Heaven;
Milestones and Blue in Green. This set contains
parts for Bb, Eb, C instruments plus Piano, Guitar,
Bass and Drums, as well as a full performance CD.
2481680 Three-Plus Horns
& Rhythm Section. . . . ME 45.00
H Jazz Combo Pak No. 23 (More Miles Davis)
—arr. Frank Mantooth. Four great tunes by Miles
Davis are featured in this set: 'Round Midnight;
Nardis; All Blues and Freddie Freeloader. Flexibly
arranged for three-plus horns and rhythm section,
parts are included for Bb, Eb, C instruments plus
Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums. A full performance
CD is included.
2481681 Three-Plus Horns
& Rhythm Section. . . . ME 45.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Combo • 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!
Angled Angels—arr. Bob Turner.
is holiday chart is a down-and-dirty funk chart based on the traditional favorite Angels We
Have Heard on High. With a nice feel, it features syncopated rhythms, an interesting chord
progression, and a written or improvised solo for tenor saxophone. Flexible instrumentation
is a highlight in that it can be played with four, five or six winds with rhythm section.
Additional parts are included so that it can be played with virtually any combination of
winds and rhythm section. Also available as a standard big-band chart (Pepper number
10517622), this will be a favorite for holiday concerts and community events!
10517614 Combo Flexible Instrumentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 40.00
Jazz Combo Pak No. 41 (George Gershwin)—arr. Mark Taylor.
Only a handful of popular music composers included in the Great American Songbook have
written songs that have become jazz standards, and George Gershwin is certainly one of
them! is budget-stretching combo pak features four complete Gershwin classics including:
A Foggy Day (In London Town); Love Is Here to Stay; Summertime and ey Can't Take at
Away from Me. e flexible three-plus horns and rhythm section format is a great way to
introduce developing jazz players to small group playing.
10522956 Combo ree-Plus Horns & Rhythm Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Mister Jingles—arr. Bob Turner.
Here's a lighthearted jazz waltz version of the holiday favorite Jingle Bells that will be
wonderful change-of-pace programming for any holiday jazz performance! Played at around
168 bpm, it includes interesting ensemble passages, a light and airy jazz style, and a written
or improvised piano solo near the end. e flexible instrumentation can be played by almost
any combination of four, five or six winds and rhythm section. Mister Jingles is also available
as a standard big-band chart (Pepper number 10517620).
10517612 Combo Flexible Instrumentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 40.00
Now's the Time—Charlie Parker/arr. John Berry.
is medium swing standard by jazz master Charlie Parker gives even young players a
great opportunity to learn style and an introduction to improvising. Inexperienced combo
performers will have fun and enhance their playing skills while learning to listen, phrase,
and improvise in a small group environment. Flexibly scored for four-plus horns, 3 rhythm
and optional guitar, it's perfect for available combinations of instruments. e included
suggested solos and chord/scale sheets will help novice soloists learn soloing skills. Here's a
great musical introduction to Charlie Parker!
10523770 Combo (Septet). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 25.00
e Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. John Berry.
e familiar bass line and melody riffs from this Mancini classic adapt perfectly for jazz combo
in this easy arrangement by John Berry. It's flexibly scored for four-plus horns, 3 rhythm and
optional guitar, making it ideal for available combinations of players. With suggested solos and
chord/scale sheets in all keys included, it's well-suited to emerging small group players. is
iconic tune is a natural for younger players in the small group environment!
10523768 Combo (Septet). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 25.00
Timbuktu—Bob Turner.
Beginning with a pulsating Afro rhythm that continues throughout the chart, Timbuktu is
influenced by tribal rhythms and features an open solo section and a written trumpet solo.
Chords are written into all the wind parts to allow for open soloing by any player, or you
can simply play the chart as written and find a great groove! Instrumentation flexibility is
a key highlight of this chart. It can be played with 4, 5 or 6 winds and rhythm section, and
additional parts are included so it can be played with virtually any combination of winds.
is chart is fun and interesting - and also available as a standard big-band chart (Pepper
number 10517624).
10517616 Combo Flexible Instrumentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 40.00
