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4 Life in the BubbleGordon Goodwin. You don't
want to miss this title track chart from Gordon
Goodwin and the Big Phat Band's latest CD! Your
advanced jazz ensemble will groove at around
96 bpm with swing sixteenths and solo space
provided for all saxes, trumpet 3, and trombone
1. The lead trumpet range is up to written high G,
there is soprano sax lead and a few modulations.
Yeah, it's got some tricky spots, but it's worth the
work. 2015 Grammy winner for Large Ensemble!
Highly recommended!
10513948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
n MachineBill Reddie. Recorded by the Buddy Rich
Big Band on both their albums Big Swing Face and
The New One, this great Bill Reddie chart is one of
the most dynamic tunes Buddy every played with his
band...and they played it for years and years every
night. Set in a medium tempo, this chart swings
unmercifully when played by a pumped up and
energized rhythm section. While certainly playable,
this chart is not for the faint at heart and will
absolutely be loved by both your band and audiences
alike. Complete with tenor saxophone solo and, of
course, drum solo, Machine is a must-have!
10455870 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n On Green Dolphin StreetBronislau Kaper/
arr. Gordon Goodwin. Recorded and released
by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band as a digital
single, this chart is an homage to Oscar Peterson.
It's a solo feature including separate solo parts for
piano, C instruments, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet
and trombone. The tempo is around 250 bpm; the
lead trumpet range is to written high F. Alto sax 1
doubles soprano sax and alto sax 2 doubles flute.
A tour-de-force chart!
10353484 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
l Opus de FunkHorace Silver/arr. Marty Paich.
In 1959 Art Pepper recorded 12 tunes backed by
an 11-piece small band. The Marty Paich charts
focused on modern jazz classics including this
arrangement of the Horace Silver composition Opus
de Funk. This small band chart featured Art Pepper
on alto sax. This publication has been edited and
engraved from the original score. Instrumentation:
2 Alto Saxes, 1 Tenor Sax, 1 Baritone Sax, 2
Trumpets, 1 Horn in F, 2 Trombones, Piano, Bass
and Drums. Trumpet 3 or Trombone 3 parts are
included as alternate parts for the Horn in F part.
Here's a great way to feature a strong alto sax
soloist or guest artist!
10492994 Small Band . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
l PentonsilicBilly Strayhorn/ed. Jeff Lindberg.
The original score of Billy Strayhorn's Pentonsilic
has been faithfully edited here by Jeff Lindberg.
One of Strayhorn's finest works, the tempo
is bright at 208 bpm and there is a clarinet
double on the tenor sax 1 part that includes solo
space. Add a very nicely written bari sax solo,
a few meter changes and you've got a meaty
arrangement at a high level. A brilliant and
creative orchestration!
10513958 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
l Polar VortexDoug Beach. There's no chill in
this polar vortex... it's hot! This Polar Vortex is a
powerful chart that flows easily from swing to Latin
feels. The unique extended solo section features
a first soloist swinging away, then an ensemble
interlude followed by a second soloist roaring in an
exciting Latin style. Additionally, it features a trio on
the front line and has loads of wonderful ensemble
work. An ideal festival chart!
10515796 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 56.00
n PunjabJoe Henderson. In 1998 the Joe
Henderson Big Band album won a Grammy Award
for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance.
The arrangements featured lengthy solos for
tenor saxophone and an open solo section so
that any number of soloists could be featured.
In addition, while there was no guitarist used
during the recording sessions, but a guitar part
has been included as Henderson had done in his
arrangements. These arrangements will require
significant time to prepare, but they will be amazing
for any competition or festival! Ranges: Trumpet 1
to C#6; Trombone 1 to Bb4.
10348454 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
l Pure Imagination (from Willie Wonka and
the Chocolate Factory)Bricusse & Newley/
arr. Elliot Deutsch. Beginning at 130 bpm, this
chart moves to double-time swing and then into
a samba groove with solo space for piano and
trumpet 4. Sophisticated and beautifully arranged,
this arrangement features creative development
and an array of unique characteristics found in
exceptional charts. The lead trumpet range is to
written high E. Check this one out, it's great for
festivals and contests!
10513938 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
H Rhapsody in BlueGeorge Gershwin/arr. Gordon
Goodwin. This is a tour-de-force arrangement by
Gordon Goodwin of Gershwins's masterpiece. If you
can cut it, then play it because it will truly warrant a
standing ovation. The sax doubles call for piccolo (alto
1), clarinet/flute (alto 2) and bass clarinet (bari). The
second alto part has the well-known clarinet solo.
This chart has it all...the thematic material, swing,
key changes, solo space for alto, tenor, bari, trumpet
and trombone and lead trumpet range to written high
F. The percussion part calls for mallets and tympani.
Overall, a grasp of both jazz and classical concepts
will make this chart stand apart from anything else.
As recorded by the Big Phat Band.
10093211 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
10282497 CD-That's How We Roll . . . 18.98
n Roman NotesJohn LaBarbera. Featuring
a hard groovin' 12/8 feel, this John LaBarbera
original serves as an alto saxophone feature that
also puts the entire band through its paces. The
skilled scoring makes this sound harder than it
really is, making this a great choice for festivals and
contests. As recorded by the John LaBarbera Big
Band on Caravan.
10462700 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
n The Rotten KidBuddy Greco/arr. Dick Grove.
As recorded by the Buddy Rich Big Band on the
album The New One, this great arrangement is full
of fire and energy. Set as an up-tempo shuffle, it's
a wonderful chart to feature lots of soloists along
with dynamic ensemble writing throughout. There's
solo space for alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
and trombone, allowing each to blow as long as
they would like. In addition, this tune features a
saxophone soli, a short trumpet section soli (a la
Dizzy), and climaxes with a great shout chorus. The
Rotten Kid will be an outstanding opener or closer
for any concert program!
10455882 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Santa Babyarr. Gordon Goodwin. In the hands
of master arranger and composer Gordon Goodwin,
this often-recorded Christmas novelty becomes a
holiday tour de force for big bands. It's a shuffle
at about 135 bpm with the melody played by bass
trombone! More features include a sax soli, optional
piccolo in alto 2, and the lead trumpet range is up to
written high G. Add in a few modulations with solo
space provided for altos 1 and 2, tenors 1 and 2,
trumpet 4, and trombones and you have a swingin',
fun, and clever chart in every way!
10513950 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
n Sing, Sing, SingLouis Prima/arr. Gordon
Goodwin. A few twists and turns added to the
original Benny Goodman swing version make this
chart a definite crowd and band pleaser. Gordon
Goodwin's arrangement features a clarinet part
and an alternate alto 1 part in lieu of clarinet. Solo
changes are provided for all saxophone parts and
clarinet, and the lead trumpet range is to high
F-sharp. While not recorded by Goodwin's Big Phat
Band, it's a staple of the band's library and is played
often in live performances. It's a wonderful rendition
of this big band classic!
10311471 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
H
SpainChick Corea/arr. John LaBarbera. This
monster arrangement is the authentic version
as recorded by Bill Watrous and his Manhattan
Wildlife Refuge in the mid '70s. The signature
lines and blazing tempo of Chick Corea's classic
are transformed into a roaring chart for big band
by master arranger John LaBarbera. Alto 1 doubles
flute, and alto 2 doubles soprano sax.
10052511 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
l The Sun Will Shine TodayPatrick Williams.
The Sun Will Shine Today is a flexible solo feature
at around 180 bpm with standard instrumentation
plus optional horn in F parts. Originally scored
for clarinet, it includes feature solo parts
for B-flat, E-flat instruments or trombone.
Your soloist has lots of opportunities for
improvisation and the ensemble is clearly more
than just a solo accompaniment! Bright, swinging
and exciting!
10513966 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 80.00
n The SwizzleBenny Carter. Here's a great
Benny Carter composition recorded by the
Count Basie Orchestra on their incredible album
The Legend! The Swizzle is an up-tempo, fast
swinger that starts with a bang and swings hard
all the way to the end. The ensemble writing is
exceptional and playful, there is solo space for
trumpet and tenor saxophone, and your band will
love playing it!
10368515 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 59.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Blues & Swing • Advanced
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!
Conception—George Shearing/arr. Mark Taylor.
Featuring a quartet of alto, trumpet, guitar and vibes at the top, Mark Taylor's stellar
treatment of this George Shearing classic swings hard from beginning to end! e intricate
bebop lines are skillfully woven throughout, and there are solo spots for trumpet and alto
sax. Also included is an unaccompanied brass statement and ample opportunities for the
saxes to shine.
10522894 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Juggernaut—Andrew Neu.
Yep, here's a shuffle with snap! Juggernaut is a medium-tempo shuffle chart that begins
with a big, flashy intro, transitioning to a hot sax soli and then a statement by the brass.
roughout the work, the saxes get a workout, supported by cleverly written brass parts. Solo
space is provided for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone, and a rhythm section player
could also solo during the open section. A drum break and fills takes it to a rousing ensemble
finish making this perfect as a closer or opener. Very highly recommended!
10515818 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56.00
Life in the Bubble—Gordon Goodwin.
You don't want to miss this title track chart from Gordon Goodwin and the Big Phat Band's latest
CD! Your advanced jazz ensemble will groove at around 96 bpm with swing sixteenths and solo
space provided for all saxes, trumpet 3, and trombone 1. e lead trumpet range is up to written
high G, there is soprano sax lead and a few modulations. Yeah, it's got some tricky spots, but it's
worth the work. 2015 Grammy winner for Large Ensemble! Highly recommended!
10513948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70.00
Santa Baby—arr. Gordon Goodwin.
In the hands of master arranger and composer Gordon Goodwin, this oen-recorded
Christmas novelty becomes a holiday tour de force for big bands. It's a shuffle at about
135 bpm with the melody played by bass trombone! More features include a sax soli,
optional piccolo in alto 2, and the lead trumpet range is up to written high G. Add in a
few modulations with solo space provided for altos 1 and 2, tenors 1 and 2, trumpet 4, and
trombones and you have a swingin', fun, and clever chart in every way!
10513950 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70.00
What Is is ing Called Love?—Cole Porter/arr. Aric Schneller.
is Aric Schneller arrangement is a burnin' swing chart on the Cole Porter jazz standard.
Great energy is created with the 180 bpm tempo, the solo space for Alto Sax 1, and a fierce
unison horn interlude. A superior chart for a good band!
10494573 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.00
A Step-by-Step Approach
THE JAZZ BAND
PIANIST
Basic Skills for the
Jazz Band Pianist
Jeremy Siskind. The Jazz Band
Pianist is the perfect primer for a
middle school or high school pianist
interested in joining their local or
school jazz ensemble. The book
consists of step-by-step instruction,
review exercises, and practice
pieces, as well as accompanying
audio featuring live jazz musicians.
Through clear, unintimidating
instruction and fun pieces composed
by jazz pianist Jeremy Siskind,
students learn how to read chord
symbols, "comp," and form chord
voicings. The price of the book
includes access to online audio
tracks for download or streaming.
10461344 Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99
