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Blues & Swing medium-easy
n CheesecakeDexter Gordon/arr. Rick Stitzel.
This catchy jazz standard is masterfully arranged
here for developing players by Rick Stitzel. Featuring
the sax section on the head, brass on the bridge,
plus a suggested or improvised solo for tenor and
a full ensemble shout chorus, this medium swing
chart will make your band sound great!
10052543 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Come Fly with MeJimmy Van Heusen/arr.
John Berry. Most notably recorded by Frank Sinatra,
here is the familiar Jimmy VanHeusen standard
effectively arranged for developing jazz ensembles.
The style is an effortless-sounding medium swing,
and this chart makes it enjoyable for listeners and
players alike!
10083828 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Come Out Swingin'Larry Neeck. Larry Neeck's
new retro swing chart Come Out Swingin' has a
relaxed yet intense feel that will make your mid-
level band really shine! Reasonable ranges and a
tasty shout chorus are coupled with an open solo
section for the soloists of your choosing over rhythm
changes. Featuring nice, fluid lines and Krupa-like
drum licks, this chart is an excellent programming
choice for almost any performance situation.
Suggested solos are provided and it's playable with
optional reduced instrumentation. Sounds great!
10094339 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H
Cool (from "West Side Story")Leonard
Bernstein/arr. Mark Taylor. From one of the
most famous musicals of all time, here is the
swinging and aptly titled Cool. Mark Taylor's
version for developing players remains true to
the original but adds a touch of contemporary
flair with the melody passed from section to
section and written or improvised solo space for
trumpet. Timeless!
10083826 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Blues & Swing • 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!
88 Ave. B—Dan Torosian.
Salute the unsung hero of the jazz ensemble, the piano player,
with this accessible piano feature! 88 Ave. B is an accessible
Basie-style swinger that features the piano throughout with tasty
fills and a place in the spotlight. Written solos are provided for
the piano as well as trumpet and trombone. Each section has a
chance to shine in this appealing chart. e trumpet range goes
to written high G and the tempo swings easy at around 138 bpm.
10518332 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Backatown—Troy Andrews/arr. John Wasson.
From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD Backatown, here is the
hot title cut arranged for big band in a funky medium tempo.
Combining the elements of New Orleans second line and
contemporary rock styles, this unique chart features a blend of
catchy riffs, solid ensemble passages, and stop-time breaks. ere
are short written or ad lib solos for trumpet and tenor. is chart
exudes a spirited and unmistakable New Orleans swagger!
10490289 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
e Big Band eory—Larry Neeck.
is bright swinger kicks right from the start at around 180
bpm! Based on a blues form, this chart is very melodic and
simply cooks in an uncomplicated fashion, with tasty unison
riffs balancing the powerfully scored ensemble sections. e
open solo section with great background figures, along with the
included suggested solos, provides an opportunity for individual
band members to shine. Additional highlights included a nice
shout chorus and a section aer the shout that begins soly
and builds to the end. It's also playable with optional reduced
instrumentation. Here's a great chart for opening a program or
for any occasion! Highly recommended!
10518277 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Blue Note Blues—Jeff Jarvis.
Whether your jazz band has some experience or is in the
developmental stages, this medium-tempo swingin' blues chart
is suitable for all performance situations. All sections have
interesting parts to play, articulations are frequently offered,
ranges are reasonable, and rhythm parts are notated with
chord symbols provided. e easy-going, tuneful melody is
supported by accessible secondary figures and the ranges are
very reasonable. Suggested or improvised solos are offered for
baritone sax and tenor sax. Some nice stop-time figures and
a couple of 2/4 measures add to the appeal of this winning
chart, and it's playable with optional reduce or expanding
instrumentations. is one kicks at an accessible level!
10515802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Blues for J—Dave Mills.
Blues for J is a hot blues shuffle in F that cooks with some serious
fire! Just a good-time swingin' chart, it features a big beat, a great
opportunity for solos over F blues changes, a fat sax section soli
aer the solos, and a piano solo before the return of the head.
All this at an accessible grade level! Highly recommended!
10517407 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Cavanaugh Bay—Gregory Yasinitsky.
is swinging jazz waltz for developing big bands will showcase
the precision of ensembles with its compelling melody, solos
for tenor and trumpet, and an engaging shout chorus. ough
written solos are provided, the included solo changes are
designed to encourage improvisation. Scored for flexibility, it's
playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations,
and at times features a "2 against 3" feel. e ensemble parts
flow nicely and keep this chart spinning!
10499230 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Flight of the Foo Birds—Neal Hei/arr. Peter Blair.
is Peter Blair chart on the Neal Hei/Count Basie classic is a
wonderful adaptation for younger jazz groups. It does its Basie
thing with a light and cool swing feel, includes nice changes
in texture, has brief written or ad lib solos for alto sax and
trumpet 2, and an outstanding shout chorus with drum fills.
Played at 156 bpm, the trumpet 1 range is up to written G on
top of the staff, and optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Great tune, great chart!
10513893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Freddie Freeloader (Little Big Band)—
Miles Davis/arr. Michael Philip Mossman.
In this Little Big Band format, Michael Mossman carefully
maintains the medium swing style and flavor of the Miles Davis
version, but then adds creative touches with counterlines and
harmonic wrinkles. Also included is a flexible solo section and
a marvelous tutti chorus for the entire ensemble. Suggested
solos are included along with scale/chord sheets in all keys.
Instrumentation: six horns (ATB saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone)
plus four rhythm with optional additional parts for alto, tenor
and trombone.
10522930 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
In Summer (from "Frozen")—arr. Rick Stitzel.
From Disney's animated hit movie "Frozen" and sung by Olaf
the snowman, this entertaining song features a light so-shoe
style that adapts quite naturally for jazz bands. Easy-going and
restrained at first, the arrangement builds for more excitement as
it progresses. With skillful trading of the melody between sections
and slipping into a straight-ahead swing style, this chart is sure to
be a hit with players and audiences! Great anytime of the year!
10490293 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Kentucky Hoss Blues—Paul Lohorn.
Here's a down-home cookin' sultry blues in F chart, at a
medium swing tempo, that's loads of fun! A call-and-response
melody between the saxes and brass on the head creates a feel of
tension and release, yet it remains loose and relaxed at all times.
Additional highlights include a written or improvised trumpet
solo followed by an ad lib alto sax solo, followed by a dynamite
sax section soli answered by the brass, and then a quiet shout,
and a build back to the head. An ideal swinger!
10517419 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Minor Chant—Stanley Turrentine/arr. Terry White.
is arrangement of a Stanley Turrentine signature tune is not
difficult at all, but it sounds very sophisticated! e swingin'
melody is initially handled by tenor 1 and trombone 1 and the
tempo is around 140 bpm. ere are written or improvised
solos for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone, great dynamic
contrasts and a nice shout chorus that begins soly and builds.
is is a chart that is solid throughout and makes excellent use
of the full ensemble. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10513877 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Pretty Cool Hat—Ken Booker.
Pretty Cool Hat is a fresh, "Brubeckish" jazz waltz that's got
some great licks throughout and opens up for some strong solos.
e features include improvisational solo space, an alto and
trumpet duet melody section, a nice build aer the solos, and a
colorful ending. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F and
tuba are included. Yes, this chart is pretty cool!
10509067 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.50
Robbin's Nest—arr. Rick Stitzel.
Carefully utilizing every section of the ensemble, here is a
skillfully arranged setting of this jazz favorite recorded most
notably by Illinois Jacquet and also Count Basie. Featuring a
medium swing style and phrases traded between sections, this is
a very attainable swing chart for developing players. Short solos
are included for tenor sax, trumpet and trombone, along with a
chorus for the full ensemble. Written solos are included along
with scale/chord sheets in all keys, and the bass lines and piano
voices are written out. You don't want to miss this great chart on
a great jazz standard! Highly recommended!
10522940 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Scoot—Tim Fisher.
Rich Woolworth's bluesy medium-tempo shuffle chart is
the perfect tune for developing ensembles to pay their dues
on the blues in F. ere's ad lib solo space for alto, tenor,
trumpet or trombone that features a big ensemble build up to
the solo to give the soloists some extra confidence. Next the
tune goes through a nice ensemble section featuring unison
rhythms throughout the band with short piano solo licks in
between. With limited ranges (the lead trumpet never goes
above F-sharp), limited brass instrumentation (three trumpets
and three trombones), and easy rhythms, this chart is great
for almost any performance. Additional features include a
modulation and nice dynamic contrasts. Scoot swings hard in an
uncomplicated way!
10517431 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Time Will Tell—Rich Woolworth.
Time Will Tell is an up-tempo, hard-swingin' chart that makes
the perfect opener for any concert, contest, or festival program!
With lots of big-time ensemble hits and a chance to solo in
B-flat, this one will be a band, audience, and adjudicator
favorite. Written or ad lib solos are included for trumpet and
tenor sax, the ensemble stays busy behind the solos, and there's a
very cool ending! Solid and dynamic!
10517433 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Toe Tapper—Paul Clark.
Want a playable swing chart with a lot of style and that gets
everyone involved? Paul Clark's Toe Tapper is right in the
pocket! Feeling good at around 132 - 144 bpm, it's easy to play,
practically swings by itself, and contains well-craed ensemble
and soli writing. e open solo section for any soloist uses
only the chord changes from the F concert scale, providing
confidence for young soloists. Very nice!
10518281 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Triple Play—George Shutack.
As the title suggests, successfully subdividing the triplet on all
swing eighth note figures is the key to an exciting performance
of this swinging original. e strong melody at first stated in
unison by an alto, trumpet and trombone trio, an open written or
improvised solo section, and solid ensemble scoring are combined
to create a chart that will be a definite bright spot in any program.
e saxophone soli aer the solos is bluesy and right on target,
then the full band shouts on the way home. Triple Play is an
accessible, hard-swingin' chart that all will enjoy!
10499226 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Walkin' Shoes—Gerry Mulligan/arr. Mark Taylor.
Using a band-within-a-band format, Mark Taylor has craed a
great-sounding chart on this Gerry Mulligan jazz standard that's
perfect for developing groups. e style is a relaxed medium
swing, and there are written or ad lib solos for trumpet and
tenor saxophone. e improvising is made easier with the scale/
chord sheets in all keys that are included. is chart is a must-
have for almost any venue!
10522936 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
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