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n BoliviaCedar Walton/arr. Eric Richards. A big
ensemble introduction leads into the familiar and
hip bass and piano line followed by the melody
stated by alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. This
chart also features great section and full ensemble
parts throughout, a huge shout chorus, and the
lead trumpet goes to written high D. Solo space is
available for alto, tenor, trumpet, and drums. This
extended arrangement is a great big band chart on
a great Cedar Walton jazz classic. An ideal festival
chart for better bands!
10311459 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 55.00
4 Brazilian Love AffairGeorge Duke/arr. Eric
Richards. In a throwback to the jazz-influenced R&B
style of the late 1970s, here is a driving samba/
funk version of this George Duke hit. Featuring a
pair of trombones and tenor saxes at the top, this
chart builds energy throughout with carefully crafted
interplay between all sections of the ensemble.
Suggested or ad lib solos are featured for alto,
trombone, bass and piano. Also included are written-
out bass lines and piano voicings. Nice groove!
10522900 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 55.00
4 Cannonball RunGordon Goodwin. Here's
the full big-band version of Gordon Goodwin's
Cannonball Run! It's a high-energy Latin/pop
cooker that moves along at a pretty good clip,
around 240 bpm. The saxophone lead is soprano
instead of alto, the lead trumpet range is written to
high F, and there's solo space for all saxes, trumpet
4, and trombones 1 and 2. A hot sax section soli
and some counterpoint round out this cannonball.
Very hot stuff!
10513952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 72.00
l Captain MarvelChick Corea/arr. Mike Tomaro.
This jazz fusion classic by Chick Corea was recorded
by Stan Getz in 1972 and also by Chick Corea with
his group Return to Forever on the landmark album
Light as a Feather. In this exciting version for mature
jazz ensembles, Mike Tomaro retains the highly
energetic samba feel of the original while adding
some creative touches of his own. Solos for trumpet
and alto saxophone are featured.
10523752 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 65.00
n CaravanDuke Ellington/arr. John Wasson.
Recently featured in the motion picture
"Whiplash," this barnburner by outstanding
arranger John Wasson is pure Latin fire from
start to finish! This chart will have your students
begging to practice. With the opportunity for an
extended alto sax solo, this Rolls Royce of an
arrangement is definitely top-notch!
2402725 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 60.00
n Cuban OvertureGeorge Gershwin/arr. Chris
Sharp. A serious work adapted from the symphonic
poem composed by George Gershwin, arranger
Chris Sharp has accepted the challenge to create
this amazing arrangement for big band. This chart is
a primarily a bright samba but it has a slow middle
section which reverts to the fiery samba groove. The
written or improvised solo space is for alto 1 and
trumpet 2 and the lead trumpet range is to D above
the staff. A percussion part is included as well. This
is a brilliant arrangement and will certainly be a high
point in any concert or festival performance.
10277947 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 55.00
Cubauza!Michael Philip Mossman. This exciting
Afro-Cuban composition is the opening cut from
the 1993 album 944 Columbus, the final recoding
by Mario Bauza, one of the most influential figures
in the development of Latin jazz. The title comes
from combining the words "Cuban" and "Bauza"
and features a bebop influence interpreted by the
Afro-Cuban rhythm section. This newly edited and
engraved edition is a "must have" for mature bands.
10282975 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 60.00
Eleanor RigbyLennon & McCartney/arr. Eric
Richards. Commissioned by the U.S. Army Jazz
Ambassadors, this Eric Richards chart shines new
light on the beauty and depth of this classic Beatles
hit. An up-tempo Brazilian groove gives way to hints
of samba and songo, but always with a smooth and
laid-back feel. A piano solo is featured off the top,
followed by a trio of tenor, trombone and guitar on
the head, and later solo space for one or more of
these players. A brief nod to the classical feel of the
original Beatles track helps build to a climatic shout
for the full ensemble. Nice!
10343782 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 60.00
l Fiesta MojoDizzy & Lorraine Gillespie/arr. Mark
Taylor. From Dizzy Gillespie's Afro-Cuban stylistic
period, here is his delightfully infectious Fiesta Mojo
set in a bouncy medium samba groove. A small
group (including optional flute) starts things off,
supported by colorful muted brass figures. There
are written or ad lib solo opportunities for tenor,
trumpet, and alto, along with a soli section for the
saxes, and a full ensemble unison chorus helps to
spice things up!
10522902 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 55.00
n Free Food?Rick Hirsch. An ode to ducks, of
course, this chart is a funny, catchy, good-humored
Calypso in C minor. With 16-bar solos scored for
several players, it's a great vehicle for featuring
a handful of soloists, and much more interesting
than endless blues choruses. Also featured are
robust sax and trombone solis along with a fun
and clever ending. Oh, and don't forget the trumpet
mouthpiece "quacks!"
10192238 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 52.00
n Gentle RainLuiz Bonfa/arr. Kris Berg.
A wonderful tune with rich textures and voicings,
Gentle Rain is a solo vehicle for C, B-flat, E-flat or
bass clef instruments and is especially nice for flute
or vibes. The bossa nova tempo is 126 bpm and the
lead trumpet range is to written B above the staff.
Highly recommended!
10353488 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 55.00
l The Goodbye LookDonald Fagan/arr. Fred
Sturm. One of the masters of contemporary
big band arranging, the late, great Fred Sturm
completely captures the Steely Dan vibe in this
arrangement of The Goodbye Look. Originally
arranged for the WDR Big Band (Germany), Sturm
gives the lead trombone and section Donald
Fagan's voice of melody. Contrasted with full
ensemble writing underneath a relaxed samba feel,
this chart is the perfect addition to any program
looking to add variety and enjoyment. There is also
solo space for guitar and/or piano.
10519926 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 57.00
4 I'm Free (from "Tommy")Pete Townshend/
arr. Rick Hirsch. I'm Free is one of the many great
tunes from The Who's rock opera "Tommy."
With a nod to Mario Bauz and Tito Puente, Rick
Hirsch has reimagined this classic rock anthem
as a high energy mambo. The arrangement starts
cooking right at the top and simply never lets up!
Also featured is a great rhythm out section while
percussion parts create an underlying palette as the
ensemble breezes through a development section.
There are optional solos for alto and baritone
saxes, piano, and trumpet. There are no woodwind
doubles in this creative work. Sonic, challenging
and well worth the effort!
10524869 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 60.00
l In a Brazilian Bone ToneTom Kubis. This
exciting, up-tempo samba for advancing groups is a
great way to spotlight a fabulous trombone section
on the familiar chord changes to In a Mellow Tone
or Rose Room. The trombones not only play the
melody, but also the shout chorus, and each player
in the section has changes for soloing. Adding Latin
percussion instruments will add even more flair to
this great trombone section feature!
10492373 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 52.00
EDITORS' CHOICE
Latin • Medium-Advanced & 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!
Beat 70—Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays/arr. Bob Curnow.
Here's another great arrangement of one of Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays' biggest hits.
Originally recorded on their album Letter From Home, Beat 70 is an exciting up-tempo
Latin/fusion chart that will leave your band and audiences humming this catchy melody for
the rest of the day! Ranges are mostly modest and rhythmic concerns are minimal. ere's
solo space for tenor saxophone, trumpet, piano and drums. is chart is a must-have!
10519914 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 65.00
Brazilian Love Affair—George Duke/arr. Eric Richards.
In a throwback to the jazz-influenced R&B style of the late 1970s, here is a driving samba/
funk version of this George Duke hit. Featuring a pair of trombones and tenor saxes at the
top, this chart builds energy throughout with carefully craed interplay between all sections
of the ensemble. Suggested or ad lib solos are featured for alto, trombone, bass and piano.
Also included are written-out bass lines and piano voicings. Nice groove!
10522900 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 55.00
Cannonball Run—Gordon Goodwin.
Here's the full big-band version of Gordon Goodwin's Cannonball Run! It's a high-energy
Latin/pop cooker that moves along at a pretty good clip, around 240 bpm. e saxophone
lead is soprano instead of alto, the lead trumpet range is written to high F, and there's solo
space for all saxes, trumpet 4, and trombones 1 and 2. A hot sax section soli and some
counterpoint round out this cannonball. Very hot stuff!
10513952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A 72.00
I'm Free (from "Tommy")—Pete Townshend/arr. Rick Hirsch.
I'm Free is one of the many great tunes from e Who's rock opera "Tommy." With a nod
to Mario Bauz and Tito Puente, Rick Hirsch has reimagined this classic rock anthem as a
high energy mambo. e arrangement starts cooking right at the top and simply never lets
up! Also featured is a great rhythm out section while percussion parts create an underlying
palette as the ensemble breezes through a development section. ere are optional solos for
alto and baritone saxes, piano, and trumpet. ere are no woodwind doubles in this creative
work. Sonic, challenging and well worth the effort!
10524869 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A 60.00
Las Colinas—Jeff Jarvis.
Las Colinas is a medium-tempo salsa chart with the piano laying down an exciting montuno
pattern throughout. It's exciting right from the top, all sections and the ensemble are
highlighted, and there's solo space for trumpet, or anyone. Additionally, there's a fun
ensemble section accompanied drums only and a layering in of piano and then the full band.
is one drives from beginning to end!
10515816 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 52.00
Not Your Momma's Samba—Paul Baker.
is bright Latin/samba chart features the full ensemble getting off to a high-energy start, then
the alto sax and trumpet take over to present the melody. e trombone section jumps in for the
bridge before the trumpets make their majestic return to finish out the form. A 16-bar montuna
builds in layers to send off the alto sax soloist, followed by a trombone soloist leading into the entire
trombone section trading fours with the drummer. e trumpets join in for two more passages
before the saxes take over with a hot section soli. e trumpets return with the final statement of the
melody and lead to the big finish. It's an exciting chart for festivals or any performance!
10518350 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 50.00
e Rat Race—Richard DeRosa.
Rich DeRosa has created a marvelous Latin composition in a Baiao feel that comes out of the
gate roaring! e very hip melody is stated by flute, soprano and alto saxohones, trumpet
and piano. ere's plenty of room for improvisation with soloists of choice, including space
for the drummer and any other percussion you might choose to add. e ending of the chart
is wild and will bring audiences to their feet!
10519944 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A 57.00
Santa Monica—Neil Yorke-Slader.
Santa Monica is a spectacular Latin chart that burns right from the beginning. e opening
melodic statement is introduced by a quartet of Alto Sax 1, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 2 and
Guitar, with an optional flute part. e full band unison section builds and builds into the
solo section. Coming out of the solo section, the band goes into stop-time, building and
building to an exciting solo section playable by any of the five saxophones. e brass ranges
are very moderate for this difficulty level, making the chart accessible to many ensembles.
e rhythm section parts are fully notated with written brass ranges to: trumpet C6,
trombone G4. A terrific festival chart!
10483276 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MA 50.00
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