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H The ChickenAlfred James Ellis/arr. Kris
Berg. If you've got a strong bassist, this is your
showstopper! This chart, made famous by bass
virtuoso Jaco Pastorius, gets kicking with a killer
gospel chorale, but is soon interrupted by one of
the funkiest bass lines ever played! Soon the entire
band is in on it with a Tower of Power-style sound
that is sure to impress everyone listening!
2467934 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
4 Chicks Dig ItKris Berg. The "chicken" series
continues with this outstanding funk chart by Kris
Berg. With the chicken-flavored title, this is just
plain funky. The laid-back tempo is around 100
bpm; the solo space is for tenor sax (suggested or
improvised), there's some slap bass licks on the
very hip bass part, and lead trumpet range is to
written B above the staff. Optional flute and vibes
are included. There'll be no squawks from anyone
when you play this! Highly recommended!
10513915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Cold Duck TimeEddie Harris/arr. Erik Morales.
Eddie Harris' Cold Duck Time features a straight
eighth feel and a very hip opening intro lick. This
terrific chart is set in a funky, rock groove at about
132 - 144 bpm and has written or improvised solo
space for alto sax, bari sax, trumpet 2, and guitar.
The lead trumpet range is to written A above the
staff (with an optional B). This chart totally cooks!
Highly recommended!
10355584 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
H
Critical MassJeff Jarvis. Here's a chart that
everybody's gonna like! It's a straight-ahead funk
chart with an infectious beat, popping bass, cool
sax licks and hard brass pops. If you've tried
Jeff's other funk charts, you're going to want this
one. And if you haven't, you'd better get started!
Definitely a hip, groovin' tune that better bands will
get into!
2439297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Crunchy FrogGordon Goodwin. Bass and
guitar kick off this original Gordon Goodwin
chart with a captivating rhythmic pattern before
the full ensemble settles in with the funky
melody. There's plenty of ensemble writing,
some in unison and some in harmony, and solo
space for all winds with suggested or improv
solos. The lead trumpet range goes to written
G-sharp on top of the staff, the tempo is around
115 beats per minute, and optional parts are
included for expanded instrumentations. This
is accessible Gordon Goodwin material that is
right in the pocket for this grade level! Our
highest recommendation!
10311433 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Cut the Cakearr. Mike Tomaro. Scottish funk
group Average White Band had two major hits that
helped solidify the horn-driven funk sound of the
'70s. Pick Up the Pieces was released in 1974
and Cut the Cake followed close behind in 1975.
Signature tunes with catchy horn licks that still
sound great today! Very cool!
10283042 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
l Dawg HouseSteve Briody. Dawg House is
a powerful funk chart with a funky triplet feel
set at about 98 bpm. Opening with a brief guitar
introduction, it features great writing for all sections
and solid tutti writing for the entire ensemble. The
soloists will enjoy a two-chord solo section that
almost all students can handle. You and your band
won't be in the "Dawg House" with this one!
10518303 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Don't Steal My StuffGordon Goodwin. Gordon
Goodwin wrote this funky chart at the medium
grade level to showcase trumpet 1 and trombone 1.
Everything is written out, including the melody duet,
the solos, and the featured trades. The tempo is
very accessible at 160 bpm, it's easy to assemble,
and it's fun to play!
10452128 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
n Don't Stop 'Til You Get EnoughMichael
Jackson/arr. Dallas Burke. This funky hit from
Michael Jackson's Off the Wall album translates into
a groovin' jazz chart everyone will enjoy. With lots of
tasty licks for the winds and very playable grooves for
the rhythm section, this chart is a winner!
10456820 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
n Everything in Its Right PlaceRadiohead/arr.
James Miley. Radiohead is an English alternative
rock band and James Miley's great arrangement
of one of their most popular recordings really works
well for big band. There is solo space for tenor
saxophone and this tune has a mesmerizing effect
on the listener...a very different piece indeed. The
brass ranges are reasonable and there are optional
parts for vibes and voice.
10185712 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 67.00
H Feels So GoodChuck Mangione/arr. Victor
Lopez. Only rarely does a jazz tune cross over
to the pop charts the way this Chuck Mangione
classic did back in the seventies! Flugelhorn solo
on the 1st trumpet part is featured throughout
with the distinctive melody and then with a
written or ad lib solo along with a tenor solo.
The flugelhorn solo range is up to an optional
written high C, but the solo is cued on the 1st
tenor part as well. Victor's arrangement brings
this contemporary gem within the range of the
developing trumpet player without losing any of
the hip appeal of the original. Here's a perennially
appealing, samba/rock chart that will provide
outstanding performance opportunities for your
band and soloist! Highly recommended!
2480787 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Get It OnBill Chase/arr. Victor Lopez. This chart
is exciting jazz-rock...pure and simple! From the
jazz-rock group Chase, it features the trumpet
section and has written solos for tenor sax, trumpet
and trombone. The lead trumpet range is to written
Bb above the staff. There's also a cool cascading
chorale section. Optional parts are included for
flute, horn in F, baritone/tenor sax and tuba. Hit it
hard and keep the energy pumping!
10049714 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
H Gospel JohnJeff Steinberg/arr. Andy Clark.
Check out this incredible arrangement of Maynard
Ferguson's gospel favorite...it's hot as ever, but now
any high school with a decent trumpet player can
play it! Andy Clark's arrangement closely follows
Maynard's recorded version, except for a much
more playable introduction, new backgrounds for
the solos and some rewriting in the trumpet parts
(1st tpt. still goes to an "E"). This one is going to be
played for a long, long time!
2348142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
2378727 CD-Uptown Stomp . . . . . . . 14.95
EDITORS' CHOICE
Jazz/Rock & Funk • Medium
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!
Another Story—Mike Tomaro.
is straight-eighth fusion chart combines rock and Latin styles
effectively, creating a fresh and modern approach for developing
groups. e written or improvised solos are for alto sax and piano
aer the opening ensemble chorus. e rhythm section parts are fully
notated and will help in creating the groove. With modest brass ranges,
this chart with a cool sound is great for change-of-pace programming!
10515822 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Attitude Adjustment—Rich Woolworth.
Here's an original funk/rock tune that delivers some serious attitude!
With a kickin' bass line doubled in the bass trombone and bari sax, this gets
funky at the top and just never stops. e solo section, with written or ad
lib solos, moves into a swing feel before getting back into the funk groove
to finish out the tune. Fun to hear and fun to play! Highly recommended!
10517401 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Boogie on Reggae Woman—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro.
e heavy influence that Stevie Wonder had on funk and jazz is clearly
evident in this hit from 1974. Made even funkier in this version for big
band with a tempo slightly slower than the original, the authentic flavor
still shines through. Written-out bass lines and piano voicings are
included in this great arrangement!
10522916 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Chicks Dig It—Kris Berg.
e "chicken" series continues with this outstanding funk chart by
Kris Berg. With the chicken-flavored title, this is just plain funky.
e laid-back tempo is around 100 bpm; the solo space is for tenor
sax (suggested or improvised), there's some slap bass licks on the very
hip bass part, and lead trumpet range is to written B above the staff.
Optional flute and vibes are included. ere'll be no squawks from
anyone when you play this! Highly recommended!
10513915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Horace's Bag—Pete McGuinness.
With a nod to the great Horace Silver, Pete McGuinness has captured
a funky boogaloo groove that is reminiscent of this jazz master's works
from the 1960s. is classic chart has a touch of R&B built in, features a
bluesy sound, and breaks into an extremely cool swing section aer the
solos before going back to the original groove. It just moves right along
in a down-home style! Highly recommended!
10518309 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Hurricane Season—Troy Andrews/arr. John Wasson.
From the Trombone Shorty CD Backatown, this tune features the
powerful underlying pulse of a New Orleans second line feel along
with elements of contemporary rock. ere's written or improvised
solo space for trumpet. In this exciting chart, the ensemble alternately
screams with the full band riffs, then settles into a simmering rhythmic
groove. Also included are written bass lines and piano voicings. A real
treat to perform and hear!
10490297 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
I Got the Feelin'—James Brown/arr. Paul Murtha.
Here is one of the signature hits from the "Godfather of Soul" James
Brown in a funky medium tempo well-scored chart! e saxes take the
lead while the brass deliver all the tight horn riffs. e drummer cooks
all the time and there are highly effective "rhythm out" sections. An
optional open solo section is featured, along with a short drum break.
Suggested solos and chord/scale sheets are included, plus written bass
lines and piano voicings. Classic R & B in a great-sounding package!
Highly recommended!
10490287 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
Just 'Cuz—Rick Hirsch.
Here's an extremely well-conceived rock original that gets right on
down and cooks! Just 'Cuz is played at around 132 bpm with the
trumpet 1 range to written G on top of the staff. e solos are written
or improvised for any sax and any brass instrument. With nice
development, an additional feature is a highly effective piano,
rhythm section break that adds tenor and then layers the ensemble
back in. Optional parts are included for expanded instrumentations.
Our highest recommendation!
10505030 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Red Clay—Freddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf.
A gem of a chart, here's Freddie Hubbard's Red Clay arranged for
developing jazz bands. Characteristically, it's a straight-eighths groove
at 132 bpm with written or ad lib solos for tenor sax and trumpet 2.
A more subtle and quieter interlude adds variety and interest, and a unique
and effective rhythm section break featuring the bassist leads to the return
of the head. e trumpet 1 range is to written G on top of the staff and a
nice shout chorus further adds to the fun. Playable with optional expanded
instrumentations. A great jazz standard superbly arranged!
10513883 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.00
Salty Pie—Ken Booker.
Put this tasty hip-hop funk chart on the menu and it's sure to be
a favorite with players and audiences alike! e introduction is an
immediate attention-getter, and the funky melody is stated, then
repeated and traded around within the sections. It really opens up
before the solo space, and the drummer gets his licks in as a transition
to the solos. e solo section goes to an accommodating swing feel
behind the soloists adding some nice contrast. e solos are for tenor 1,
trumpet 2 and trombone 1. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F
and tuba are included in the set. is chart is salty!
10509069 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.50
Uptown Funk!—arr. Paul Murtha.
Here's the ultimate in contemporary funk from Mark Ronson and
Bruno Mars! Paul Murtha captures all the style and attitude in this
exciting chart for jazz ensembles. e melody is skillfully passed around
from section to section, and suggested or improvised solo options are
provided for trumpet and tenor sax, along with written bass lines and
piano voicings. is one is hot and highly recommended!
10500110 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Uptown Funk!—arr. Victor Lopez.
Just like the title, this funk/rock chart on the Mark Ronson and Bruno
Mars megahit is loaded with powerful energy! e tempo is around 112
bpm, there's a written alto sax solo provided, and it goes all out, all the
time. ere are optional band vocals and optional parts are included for
expanded instrumentations. Go uptown!
10513922 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
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