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H What a Wonderful WorldDouglas & Weiss/arr.
Rick Stitzel. Giving your beginning band great tunes
like this to play will turn them on to jazz forever!
You just can't beat the appeal of the tune Louis
Armstrong made so famous, and it's surely stood
the test of time. This very playable version is nicely
scored where each section gets a piece of the
melody.Very highly recommended!
2470819 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . VE 40.00
l White SilkRobert Skiles/arr. Paul Baker.
White Silk is a beautiful, melodic ballad
solo feature for alto saxophone or trumpet/
flugelhorn. The ensemble is also featured with
full accompaniment and counterpoint that
wraps around and through the melody as the
title suggests. A written solo is provided for the
soloist, along with written cadenzas. White Silk is
silky smooth!
10518328 Jazz Ensemble
Alto Sax Feature . . . . . . . E 40.00
10518330 Jazz Ensemble Trumpet/
Flugelhorn Feature . . . . . E 40.00
YesterdayLennon & McCartney/arr. Rick
Stitzel. One of the all-time great songs from the
Beatles, Yesterday truly has become a modern
day standard! This well scored arrangement for
young jazz ensembles features a brief tenor solo,
beautiful counterlines, and an overall rich sound
that will be impressive in concert or as a change of
pace chart for festivals. Suggested solo and scale/
chord sheet provided. Optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations. Includes CD. Highly recommended!
10188524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Ballads
Medium-Easy
n After SunsetLarry Neeck. This tasty rock ballad
will feature your budding alto saxophone or trumpet
star in the best possible way. The fully scored
ensemble sections compliment the gorgeous
theme, and provide a solid foundation for your
soloist. The solo part requires no improvisation
and the chart is playable with optional reduced
instrumentation. A perfect concert or contest choice
to showcase the lyrical side of your jazz ensemble!
10280821 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n AfternoonPat Metheny/arr. Bob Curnow. Here
is a slow, swinging, lovely, warm, relaxed chart in
the style of that famous Neal Hefti swing ballad! The
arrangement is subtle and easy to play, and there
are not a lot of pieces by Pat Metheny that swing
in this way. The arrangement suggests flugelhorns
throughout, although trumpets would work just fine.
There is solo space for alto saxophone and trumpet/
flugel. Very nice!
10162086 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Angel Eyesarr. Carl Strommen. Oh, yes! This is a
superb setting of the iconic jazz ballad that features
the alto sax star in your band. The alto solo is mostly
written with opportunities to improvise around the
melody, and the ensemble gets their chance in the
spotlight with some fine full-band passages. The
trumpet 1 range is to written E top space with some
optional octave-up sections if desired. At 76 bpm,
this chart will allow your alto soloist to shine!
10513881 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n Autumn AfternoonLarry Neeck. Featuring
an alto saxophone or trumpet player in a tasty,
rock ballad setting, this creative original features
a gorgeous solo theme that is completely written.
The ensemble provides a lush foundation for
young soloists with solid ensemble writing, and it's
playable with optional reduced instrumentation. Like
the colors of a warm fall day, Autumn Afternoon
provides that lyrical, change-of-pace moment for
any jazz band performance. Beautiful!
10457907 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Bridge Over Troubled WaterPaul Simon/
arr. Paul Baker. Paul Simon's soulful rock ballad
is set here at 88 bpm, and as arranged by Paul
Baker is sure to please! The melody is first stated
by trumpet 2 and tenor sax, there are no improvised
solos, and the trumpet 1 range is to written G on top
of the staff. This chart also features great dynamic
contrasts and a satisfying vamp toward the end.
Optional wind and vibes parts are included for
expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10452102 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Cathy's ArmyNeil Yorke-Slader. Cathy's Army
is a tender ballad featuring solo trombone. The other
trombone parts are optional, making this a perfect
chart for a band with incomplete instrumentation.
In fact, the solo part can be played by an additional
tenor or baritone saxophonist, making the piece
suitable even for a band without trombones! No
improvisation is required. The rhythm section parts
are fully notated, and the written brass ranges are:
trumpet G5, trombone F4.
10483334 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Cerulean BlueGregory Yasinitsky. Here's a
playable feature for your trombone soloist! The
lyrical melody, rich harmonies, double time solo
section, and roaring shout chorus make it a juicy
number any young soloist would be proud to
play. The soloist may choose to ad lib or use the
suggested solo.
2415321 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H A Child Is BornThad Jones/arr. John Denton.
This wonderful jazz standard by Thad Jones moves
smoothly through a few styles - first as a ballad, then
as a moderate jazz waltz, then as a bossa in four,
and back to the jazz waltz feel - all the while keeping
the beauty and integrity of the original. Written or
ad lib solos are for alto sax and trumpet. Gorgeous
chord voicings and tasty contrapuntal lines support
this beautiful tune in a very tasteful way!
2701948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n A Child Is BornThad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia.
Thad Jones' most popular and unforgettable
composition will provide your players with a
great ballad experience. Mike Carubia's tasteful
arrangement captures all the charm of the original
without the difficulty, and features a written piano
and optional flute melody to start the second
chorus. Also appropriate for holiday performances,
A Child is Born will capture the hearts of your
audiences and the young musicians who play this
soulful tune. Highly recommended!
10280869 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Ballads • All Levels
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 Eyes—arr. Carl Strommen.
Oh, yes! is is a superb setting of the iconic jazz ballad that features the
alto sax star in your band. e alto solo is mostly written with opportunities
to improvise around the melody, and the ensemble gets their chance in
the spotlight with some fine full-band passages. e trumpet 1 range is to
written E top space with some optional octave-up sections if desired. At 76
bpm, this chart will allow your alto soloist to shine!
10513881 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 46.00
Come Sunday—Duke Ellington/arr. John Fedchock.
Now in print for the first time, this was originally written in 1987
for the Richard Stoltzman album titled Ebony, featuring the Woody
Herman Big Band. Duke Ellington's Come Sunday featured Stoltsman
as a clarinet soloist. John Fedchock modified it sometime later to make
it a baritone saxophone solo feature and added a trombone 4 part to
cover the original baritone sax part. Fedchock's chart is absolutely
gorgeous featuring lush harmonies, a few woodwind doubles, beautiful
ensemble sections, and a double-time section for the ensemble.
e baritone sax solo is both written and improvised and features a
wonderful cadenza at the end. Highly recommended!
10517469 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A 65.00
Early Blue Evening—Andy Farber.
Andy Farber is a master at composing beautiful ballads, and this one is
pure jazz! Fully featuring an alto sax soloist with outstanding melodic
content, there is a slow, nostalgic feel here with just a hint of blueness.
e solo part is fully written with opportunities for improvising around
the melody and is supported by tasty brass backgrounds and lush soli
sections. Early Blue Evening is a wonderful feature for the whole band
as well as the soloist. Beautiful!
10518307 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
Lifelong Friends—Kris Berg.
Kris Berg has composed a beautiful, sensitive and mature solo feature
for B-flat, E-flat instruments or trombone. e ensemble is equally
important in this setting at around 74 bpm that transitions from the
ballad style to a double-time section with the soloist and then back to the
ballad style. While the solo part is written, there are ample opportunities
for improvisation. e lead trumpet range is to written high C. is is an
outstanding chart and ideal vehicle for your advanced soloist.
10513940 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 60.00
e Nearness of You—Hoagy Carmichael/arr. Mark Taylor.
Although the first hit recording of this enduring standard was by the
Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1940, Hoagy Carmichael's e Nearness
of You has remained popular through the ages with recordings by
countless performers. Set here as a solo feature for flugelhorn or
trumpet, the so Latin/ballad style and lush accompaniment parts help
make this one particularly attractive. e solo is completely written,
and the soloist can improvise around the melody if desired. Here is an
ideal way to feature an emerging soloist!
10522938 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Night Mist—Larry Neeck.
With a haunting melody, this minor-key ballad is the perfect feature for
promising alto saxophone or trumpet/flugelhorn soloists. e featured
solo part is fully written, although some embellishment by the soloist
is an option. e well-scored ensemble provides solid support for the
soloist, and the band also has its moment in the spotlight with a lush
interlude. Sophisticated, yet accessible!
10518279 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
No Regrets—Rick Lawn.
is moving, lyrical ballad features solo flugelhorn or trumpet
throughout with written and improvised sections, a double-time
bossa in the midsection, and a strong, dramatic finish. e saxophone
section provides beautiful support for the soloist and the trumpet and
trombone sections lend warm and lush textures. Beautiful!
10513235 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 52.00
One More Dream—Patrick Williams.
Here is a wonderful alto saxophone ballad feature by master composer
Patrick Williams. Optional woodwind doubles are for alto flute and
clarinet and there are optional parts for two horns in F. e ensemble
parts are more accessible than most Williams compositions and the
gorgeous solo melody has space for the advanced soloist to improvise.
A class act all the way!
10513962 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 80.00
Quality Time—Gregory Yasinitsky.
is accessible ballad in the style of Count Basie emphasizes lyricism,
lush harmonies, unified phrasing and a wide range of dynamics. e
full ensemble has the memorable melody at the top and continues
for most of the work. ere are short written or improvised solos
for trumpet and trombone followed by a large ensemble section, it's
playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, and a
guitar chord chart is included. A wonderful change of pace for young
jazz bands!
10499234 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Remembering ad—George Shutack.
Paying tribute to the great ad Jones, this expressive ballad with
rich harmonies and flowing lines provides a perfect showcase for
flugelhorn or trumpet. e beautiful melody is supported by a lush
harmonic pad, and the lyrical solo part is entirely written with no
improvisation required. Playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations, Remembering ad is accessible, yet sophisticated!
10513210 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 45.00
Tomorrow Is Always a Good Day—Paul Clark.
Tomorrow Is Always a Good Day is a sensational ballad feature for solo
trombone or tenor saxophone. is lovely composition begins in a
minor key, keeps building to a modulation to major, then builds to a
huge, powerful finish! e features include an impressive and accessible
solo part, full and lush ensemble support, and an effective ensemble-
only interlude. Truly a memorable chart at this or any grade level!
Highly recommended!
10518287 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
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