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n CyclopsNat Adderley/arr. Oliver Nelson.
Originally recorded by Cannonball Adderley on
his album Domination, Cyclops is one of those
infectious charts that will make your audiences bob
their heads, tap their feet, and snap their fingers!
This tune grooves! Set as a medium-slow funky
boogaloo, Oliver Nelson scores the melody to
feature alto and trumpet, and there's solo space for
alto, trumpet and tenor. This chart comes to a roar
at the end as the full ensemble responds to the alto
and trumpet melody calls. A fresh must-have for
your jazz band library! Highly recommended!
10368498 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 48.00
Down to the Nightclubarr. Victor Lopez. From
the group Tower of Power, this funky chart hits
the mark at 180 bpm. It includes solos for tenor,
trombone, or guitar, with a lead trumpet range
to written high C. There's lots of hot ensemble
sections, too!
10452162 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 58.00
l FMWalter Becker & Donald Fagan/arr. Fred
Sturm. This Steely Dan rocker was arranged for
the WDR Big Band (Germany), and is worthy of
any band's library. In typical Sturm fashion, the
beginning of FM is a kaleidoscope of independent
fragments culminating with the original Steely Dan
introduction as it moves into the melody played by
clarinets. While this chart certainly rocks, there is
a depth and warmth in the stating of the melody
before it rips into a tenor saxophone solo. There is
also space for a shredding guitar or trumpet solo.
Trumpets double on flugelhorns and the woodwind
parts include clarinets 1 and 2, tenor sax 1/clarinet
3, soprano sax/tenor sax 2 and bass clarinet/
baritone sax. Ending in clever fashion, this chart
will be great for any band wanting to give their
audiences something new!
10519922 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 55.00
4 FootprintsWayne Shorter/arr. Mike Tomaro.
Recorded by Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter's hypnotic
minor blues has become a true jazz classic and
required literature for jazz musicians. Arranged here
using a medium straight-eighth-note groove, this
chart makes effective use of all the sections or the
ensemble and includes a flexible solo section for any
player. Including suggested solos, chord/scale sheets
in all keys, written bass lines and piano voicings, this
one will be fun to learn, rehearse and perform!
10522918 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 50.00
n Freedom Jazz DanceEddie Harris/arr. Eric
Richards. Eric Richards' charts are substantial, but
worth the work! Here's Eric's take on Eddie Harris'
burnin' jazz classic with a funk groove. The tempo
moves along at 208 bpm and the lead trumpet range
is to written C above the staff. Solo space is provided
for alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone and guitar. Great
tune and an excellent chart! Highly recommended!
10355592 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 55.00
l GauchoWalter Becker & Donald Fagan/arr. Fred
Sturm. Steely Dan's Gaucho was originally arranged
by Fred Sturm for the HR Big Band (Germany). Set
in a slow half-time gospel feel, there is beautiful,
lush ensemble writing throughout the piece. As
with most Steely Dan charts, there is plenty of solo
space to feature guitar or trumpet, and it's a great
way to add diversity to any program. Trumpets
double on flugelhorns and the woodwind parts
include flutes 1 an 2, soprano saxophones 1 and
2, and baritone saxophone. Bands and audiences
alike will thoroughly enjoy this one!
10519924 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 57.00
Get in LineGordon Goodwin. Gordon Goodwin
is one of the hottest writers on the big band scene
today. His Big Phat Band is modern, hip, exciting,
fresh and captivating to see and hear. This chart is
the real thing as performed and recorded by the
Big Phat Band. There are solos available for alto,
tenor, trumpet and trombone and a percussion
part is included along with an optional vibe part. On
this one, Gordon even included optional flute and
clarinet parts if you want to expand the ensemble.
Although challenging, Get In Line is not quite as
difficult as many of Gordon's fabulous charts.
Excellent writing!
2480802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 65.00
10012411 Dual Disc CD/DVD-
The Phat Pack . . . . . . . . . . 19.95
n Give It OneFerguson & Downey/arr. Chris
Sharp. Close to the original, but somewhat
simplified, this burning rocker from the Maynard
Ferguson library really sizzles with a driving
intensity! The lead trumpet goes up to high D with
a couple high E's thrown in for your aspiring high
note specialist. It also includes a nice chorus for a
written or improvised alto sax solo and some very
cool trumpet section solis.
10456824 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 65.00
n Groov-i-tudePete McGuinness. Don't miss
this moderate tempo funk/rock chart with plenty of
unison and ensemble writing to make your band
sound great. The open solo section is based on two
chords in the friendly key of B-flat with scale/chord
sheets included for the soloists. A unison call and
response section follows the solos, then its back
to the bridge, and a solid shout chorus leading to
a dynamite finale. Groov-i-tude is a groove with
attitude! Highly recommended!
10458668 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 47.00
n Groove MerchantJerome Richardson/arr.
Thad Jones. Listed in Teaching Music through
Performance in Jazz and recorded by the Thad
Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra on their Central Park
North album, this great collaboration between
Jerome Richardson and Thad Jones has become
an established standard for better bands. It's
a mighty swinger with an edgy melody line,
contemporary voicings, and lots of section work
that's guaranteed to bring an audience to their feet.
Changes for the open solo section are provided for
soprano or alto saxes, trumpet, trombone, piano
and guitar. The rhythm section parts are partially
notated with chords cued.
2087823 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 56.00
Here Comes the SunGeorge Harrison/arr. Mike
Tomaro. This is probably George Harrison's most
famous contribution to the illustrious catalog of
recordings by The Beatles! Mike Tomaro maintains
the general flavor of the distinctive original and
takes the opportunity to dress it up a bit for jazz
ensemble. A classy new shine on a familiar gem!
10461348 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 50.00
H Hit the Ground RunningGordon Goodwin. It's
funky with all the Big Phat Band attributes and it's
fairly tough to play, but hey, it's Gordon and you
know it will be a hot chart if you have the horses! The
opening lick for piano is really hot and the rhythm
section will stay busy and includes an auxiliary
percussion part. There's also solo space for alto,
tenor, bari sax, trumpet and trombone. Open with
this chart and you will definitely get their attention!
10071930 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 70.00
10058872 CD-Act Your Age
with Bonus DVD . . . . . . . . . 15.98
H Hunting WabbitsGordon Goodwin. Gordon
Goodwin's tongue-in-cheek tribute to cartoons
is stellar! The mixing of "legitimate" and swing
styles makes this chart a showstopper. Soprano
sax leads the saxes throughout, and some feisty
unaccompanied sections will keep everyone on
the edge of their seats. There's solo space for
soprano, tenor, trumpet and trombone, along with
percussion parts and an optional synthesizer part
for the piano player.
2701978 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 70.00
10012414 Dual Disc CD/DVD-XXL . . . . 19.95
EDITORS' CHOICE
Jazz/Rock & Funk • Medium-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!
Absoludicrous—Gordon Goodwin.
More accessible than most Gordon Goodwin charts, this one is a killer funk tune that is
unbelievably exciting! Your jazz band players and audiences will dig the poppin' rhythmic
figures, the funky style, outstanding ensemble passages and the high energy. It lays well
at around 120 bpm and has written or improvised solos for alto/bari, tenor, trumpet, and
trombone. Electric piano will sound great on the funky piano introduction, the lead trumpet
range is up to written high C, and optional auxiliary percussion, flute and vibes parts are
included. Highly recommended! It's Absoludicrous!
10513903 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Baby Elephant Walk—Henry Mancini/arr. Mike Tomaro.
Everyone knows this Henry Mancini favorite, but not like this! Mike Tomaro has gleefully
twisted the well-known melody into a New Orleans-style second line groove for jazz
ensemble! e signature bass line is still there (well, sort of), and is augmented with riffs
and punches by various sections of the band. Including a flexible solo section and also a
full ensemble shout, this chart is a real treat! Suggested solos, chord/scale sheets in all keys,
written-out bass lines and piano voicings are all included. Highly recommended!
10522912 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55.00
Bounce—Jeff Jarvis.
Here's a hot, medium-tempo funk chart that contrasts funky, swing 16th rhythmic figures
with smooth legato brass lines. e solo space is open with the ensemble cookin' and poppin'
behind the soloists, and there are some 2/4 measures thrown in for contrast. ere's even a
short solo for bass near the end! If you want a funk chart that has energy, excitement, is fun
to play, and is a thrill to hear, then Bounce is the one for you! Highly recommended!
10515814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.00
Cold Duck Time—Eddie Harris/arr. Alan Baylock.
Alan Baylock's chart on this Eddie Harris jazz classic is exciting from the very first note. is
updated and contemporary version features a straight-eighth boogaloo groove at about 120
bpm. ere's a written or ad lib tenor sax solo provided, the lead trumpet range is to written
C above the staff, and optional flute and vibes parts are included. Players, audiences and
judges will dig this outstanding chart!
10513936 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Footprints—Wayne Shorter/arr. Mike Tomaro.
Recorded by Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter's hypnotic minor blues has become a true
jazz classic and required literature for jazz musicians. Arranged here using a medium
straight-eighth-note groove, this chart makes effective use of all the sections or the ensemble
and includes a flexible solo section for any player. Including suggested solos, chord/scale
sheets in all keys, written bass lines and piano voicings, this one will be fun to learn,
rehearse and perform!
10522918 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50.00
Moon Juice—Paul Baker.
Beginning with a slinky piano riff, Moon Juice builds to a full ensemble with lots of moving
parts, all riding on top of a funky hip-hop-style groove. e piano is featured throughout the
first portion of the chart with several four-measure solos. ere are additional solos for tenor
sax, trumpet, and drums before returning to the opening piano riff, this time accompanied
by a harmon muted trumpet solo on the way to the big ending. e trumpet range is to
written high C. is chart cooks!
10518334 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
Optimistic—Radiohead/arr. Patty Darling.
is chart is a great addition to the growing collection of Radiohead charts that has provided
bands throughout the world with wonderful, unique choices for their jazz programs. is
fusion chart explores interesting meters including an alternating 3/4 and 4/4 section, then in
a gentle funk section alternating 7/4 and 4/4 meters. ere are gorgeous textures throughout,
including an optional part for female vocalist. ere is expansive space for soloists of choice
culminating in a free piano solo. is high-quality arrangement is atypical, but well worth
the challenge!
10519940 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57.00
e Pink Panther—Henry Mancini/arr. Mike Tomaro.
Inspired by the version of e Pink Panther recorded by Bobby McFerrin, Mike Tomaro
breathes exciting new life into this Mancini favorite. Combining a unique shuffle funk
groove with creative orchestrations and the signature riffs from the original, this is sure
to be an effective showcase for festivals and concerts, or any performance occasion!
Highly recommended!
10522896 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
Tell Me a Bedtime Story—Herbie Hancock/arr. Alan Baylock.
Don't miss this great chart that's an ideal candidate for festivals and contests! It's a funky,
straight-eighth groove on a sensational composition comfortably laying at about 118 bpm.
e tempo is laid-back, the lead trumpet range is up to written high D, and a written-out or
improvised solo is for tenor sax, plus there are a few easy meter changes. is is a winner in
every respect!
10513942 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.00
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