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n Power PlayRalph Gingery. The title says it all!
Power Play includes hot, driving, rock rhythmic
figures and bold scoring for the horns to elevate
the excitement in any performance situation.
Highly effective!
2130631 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
n ReptileJay Chattaway. Overflowing with energy
and drive, Jay Chattaway's inventive and clever
rock chart is guaranteed to become a favorite with
players and audiences alike!
2160059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
Rock SolidJeff Jarvis. Rock Solid is an original
reminiscent of the Doobie Brothers and Steely
Dan songs of the 1980s, and utilizes a variety of
rhythmic figures commonly used in rock and funk
charts. The chart employs a tuneful melody and
is playable by as few as 9 players and expandable
to full big band instrumentation of 17 players.
Designed to make developing groups sound their
best, it's loaded with great learning material,
and it's simply fun to play. The piano and bass
parts are fully notated with chord symbols
provided and the guitar part consists of chord
changes and slashes. The solo section features
any saxophonist playing an improvised solo or
using the solo sheets provided. Also included are
optional parts for flute, clarinet, Horn in F, tuba,
and vibes for expanded instrumentations.
10455644 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 RosannaDavid Paich/arr. Victor Lopez. Rosanna
was a huge hit in the '80s from the group Toto, with
a great hook that still resonates today! This chart
begins with a big introduction and transitions to a
more subdued style while the syncopated melodic
lines keeps it flowing. Everyone gets a chance
at the melodic hook, and there's a very effective
building of intensity to the melody. Great tune, nice
chart! Highly recommended!
10513895 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Runaway Babyarr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by
Bruno Mars, this contemporary rock tune is actually
a throwback to an earlier time reminiscent of the
James Brown funk style. Featuring an energetic
pulse that never quits along with a catchy melody,
this chart is a real showstopper! The solo section
includes options for alto, trumpet, or trombone with
suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys.
Pure excitement!
10317268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Scarborough Fairarr. Paul Clark. Here's a
creative setting of this time-honored folk song that
begins with a slow rubato introduction featuring
a soloist or any combination of soloists before
breaking into a hard-driving rock style at around
138 bpm. All sections of the ensemble get a
chance to shine, the improvisation section has
only two chords, and the background parts provide
plenty of support for the soloists. An easy-to-play
2/4 measure is thrown in here and there along
with the 4/4 meter creating an occasional 6/4 feel.
Full of contrasts and excitement, this is not your
grandfather's Scarborough Fair!
10518285 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Seven Nation Armyarr. Dallas Burke. Here's
a unique chart that really works! You'll love the
chance to showcase some extreme dynamic
contrasts with your group as they go from soft to
rockin' the auditorium on this classic tune from the
White Stripes. The solo section can feature any or
all your soloists while the rhythm section continues
the hook. Student players will dig playing this hard-
rock groove!
10456834 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
Sharp Dressed Manarr. Roger Holmes.
Originally recorded in 1983, this is one of ZZ Top's
best known hits. This hard driving rock chart will
sound great even without long beards and hot cars!
Highly recommended!
10283155 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
l Smiles and Smiles to GoLarry Carlton/arr. Victor
Lopez. Smiles and Smiles to Go is an easygoing chart
with a relaxed, straight-eighth groove at about 116
bpm. Its features include an alto sax solo with a
suggested written solo, trumpet 1 range up to G on
top of the staff, and a unison interlude section, plus
optional extra parts for expanded instrumentations.
Nice change-of-pace programming!
10513885 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson/arr. Dave
Mills. This funk/rock hit from Michael Jackson's
1987 Bad album was re-done by the group Alien
Ant Farm to hit the charts decades later. The
optional solo section features room for trumpet
and/or trombone solos.
10456836 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
4 Steam WhistleLes Sabina. This cookin' chart is
tuneful, funky and is set in a half-time feel. A written
or improvised solo is provided for alto saxophone
with the accessible chord progression allowing
the improviser to solo using the notes in a concert
E-flat minor pentatonic scale (Eb, Gb, Ab, Bb, Db).
Interesting material is well distributed throughout
the various instrumental families, the parts are
well articulated, the ranges are reasonable, and
the rhythm section parts are notated with chords
symbols provided. A modulation heightens the
excitement, and it's playable with optional reduced
or expanded instrumentations. A strong chart with
a great groove!
10515808 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
SticksJulian Adderley/arr. Mike Kamuf. Oh,
yeah! This great chart on a Cannonball Adderley
classic cooks at around 170 bpm. With a straight-
eighth note groove, everything written out, trumpet
1 range to written G on top of the staff, optional
parts for expanded instrumentations, and a big juicy
shout chorus, it has it all! Highly recommended!
10452090 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
4 There's the RubGordon Goodwin/arr. Peter
Blair. It's funky, it's accessible, it's a Gordon
Goodwin tune arranged for the developing jazz
ensemble! It's half-time funk with the tempo at
about 188 bpm with written-out solos available for
any saxophone. The lead trumpet range is to written
G on top of the staff and optional parts are included
for expanded instrumentations, and it's a no-fail
crowd-pleaser! Our highest recommendation!
10513879 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 TimbuktuBob 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! Timbuktu is fun and interesting - and also
available as a flexible instrumentation combo chart
(Pepper number 10517616).
10517624 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
n Touchin' All the BassesAndy Clark. It's time to
let your bass player get some of the spotlight! This
cool chart is written in three parts, a funky rock,
a slow triple blues, and a hot shuffle. Designed
to showcase the bass player, the band parts
complement the soloist, but allow the bass to be
heard. Each of the sections can be opened for bass
or other solos as desired, or it can be performed
straight through, exactly as written. A very unique
and useful chart!
2468262 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Treasurearr. Paul Murtha. Set in a medium-
tempo funk style, this hit recorded by Bruno Mars
continues his trend of catchy tunes with an old
school R&B sound. It's a great pop tune beautifully
adapted by Paul Murtha in this version for younger
jazz groups.
10427408 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Treasurearr. Victor Lopez. This Bruno Mars
pop hit will sound great in any performance setting.
Treasure features a cool rock groove at 116 bpm
with a nice hook, no solos, and a lead trumpet
range to written F top line. With a hip ensemble
interlude, every toe will be tapping from beat one!
Includes optional wind and vibraphone parts for
expanded instrumentations.
10452106 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
n Turnin' Up the HeatLarry Barton. Don't miss
this straight-ahead, energy-filled rocker where
every section of the band gets to shine. Turnin' Up
the Heat is a powerful chart with an edgy sound
and includes an open solo section for the soloists of
your choosing with improvised or suggested solos.
At around 140 bpm, this chart is fun, accessible
and jazz band approved!
10457925 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
l Use MeBill Withers/arr. Rick Stitzel. Featured
on the TV series The Voice performed by Ray
Boudreaux, this hit from the 1970s is typical of
the infectious bluesy style of composer/singer Bill
Withers. Here's a funky chart for younger players,
and soloing couldn't be easier on the two-chord
vamp. This one includes suggested solos and
scale/chord sheets in all keys.
10523760 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
4 Wade in the Waterarr. Rick Hirsch. Here's a
great setting for younger jazz bands of this favorite!
After a slow, six-measure chorale introduction, it
breaks into a bluesy style that leads to an all-out
gospel rock feel. Highlights include a tempo of 148
bpm, written solos for alto sax 1, trombone 1 and
trumpet 1, modest brass ranges, a nice rhythm out
interlude, and call-and-response sections. Optional
parts are included for expanded instrumentations.
A great chart for all occasions!
10513889 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Walk the Dinosaurarr. John Wasson. This
catchy funk tune was recorded by Was (Not Was)
in 1987, but more recently popularized in pop
culture including the movies "Ice Age: Dawn of the
Dinosaurs," "The Flintstones," and "Super Mario
Bros." This funky version shows why some tunes
just never go out of style. Included is a suggested
solo for tenor sax and the signature chant "boom,
boom, ack-a lack-a lack-a boom." Pure fun!
10317277 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
H Watermelon ManHerbie Hancock/arr. Mike
Kamuf. Oh yeah! This is a crowd pleaser and a band
pleaser... a win-win! Fun, funky, hip, groovy — call
it what you want, this chart is excellent in every
way... and if you have a decent bari player, he or
she will really love this one. There are written solos
for alto and tenor sax, a stop-time without rhythm
section for the saxes, a fantastic interlude section, a
monster shout chorus, and some short drum fills...
what's not to like!? Very highly recommended!
Optional expanded instrumentation.
10071893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
What Is Hip?arr. Victor Lopez. If you are looking
for an easy, yet hip chart, this is it! A funky Tower
of Power hit, this chart is accessible at 166 bpm
with no solos and a trumpet 1 range to F top
line. Optional parts are included for expanded
instrumentations. Fun to play!
10452100 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
n What Is Hip?arr. Paul Murtha. Ask the
proverbial musical question and let your band roar
on the answer! This Tower Of Power chart will let
your rhythm section keep the funk going while the
horns get into the tight riffs. What is hip? This is!
2445724 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Jazz/Rock & Funk
Medium
l Almost the BluesMike Carubia. This Mike
Carubia original combines elements of swing
with funky rock styles. Set at a moderate tempo
groove with plenty of unison lines, this chart uses
call-and-response passages stating the melody.
The solos are based on two chords in the friendly
key of B-flat, and two eight-measure ensemble
sections follow the solos leading to a big ending.
Including an optional flute part, Almost the Blues is
very upbeat and accessible for developing groups.
Totally unique and very cool!
10518297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
H Amazing Gracearr. Dave Rivello. Arranger Dave
Rivello has taken this well-known traditional melody
and brought it to life with his outstanding gospel-
sounding chart. Opening with an a cappella brass
chorale, it breaks into a gospel/rock shout. The
tenor solo is written and a few modulations keep
this chart moving onward and upward. A great chart
that all will enjoy!
10049793 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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