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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
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
H 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
H 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 . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
n 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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
4 BreathingFred Sturm/arr. David Springfield.
One of the last original pieces composed by the late
Fred Sturm, this may be one of the most beautiful.
Sensitively arranged by David Springfield as a
quiet ballad concert piece with no improvisation,
Breathing will serve well on any concert program
as a quiet interlude that will showcase the
gracefulness of your ensemble and delight those
in your audience. Highly recommended!
10607207 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
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 . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
BEST
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Ballads
Very Easy & Easy
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
What a Wonderful World—
Douglas & Weiss/arr. Rick Stitzel.
2470819 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
Misty—Erroll Garner/arr. Terry White.
10355610 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 42.00
Georgia on My Mind—
Hoagy Carmichael/arr. Michael Sweeney.
2392454 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
Autumn Mist—Larry Neeck.
10071410 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 45.00
Harlem Nocturne—
Earle Hagen/arr. Rick Stitzel.
10052550 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00
Chase the Clouds Away—
Chuck Mangione/arr. Mike Lewis.
10028063 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 42.00
Moon River—Henry Mancini/arr. Rick Stitzel.
2473683 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00
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!
Black and Blue (What Did I Do to Be So)—Fats Waller & Harry Brooks/arr. Victor Lopez.
Here's a beautiful bluesy Fats Waller ballad that's very playable by young jazz groups.
The tempo is around 82 bpm with a straight-eighth ballad feel, there are smooth and lyrical
melodic lines, the brass ranges are moderate, and there are no individual solos. The melodic
writing is easy-going, musical and very appealing. An additional feature is that it's playable
with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended!
10593753 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00
Breathing—Fred Sturm/arr. David Springfield. One of the last original pieces composed
by the late Fred Sturm, this may be one of the most beautiful. Sensitively arranged by David
Springfield as a quiet ballad concert piece with no improvisation, Breathing will serve well
on any concert program as a quiet interlude that will showcase the gracefulness of your
ensemble and delight those in your audience. Highly recommended!
10607207 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Closer Than You Think—Bret Zvacek. Looking for a perfect change-of-pace for your next
program or festival? This beautiful ballad gives you the opportunity to showcase either your
alto sax, trumpet or flugelhorn soloist. The pensive melody is beautifully supported by the rich
ensemble writing. The entire solo is written out, however the soloist may take tasteful liberties
with the melody when appropriate. The entire ensemble is well-exposed as well as the melodically
beautiful and lyrical solo part. This is a style every developing jazz musician should learn!
10604642 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 52.00
Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)—Santana & Coster/arr. Eric Richards. One of
Carlos Santana's more memorable compositions is this instrumental hit from 1976. Along
with Santana's own recording, the version by saxophonist Gato Barbieri also became
a hit that same year. This solo feature for tenor saxophone features a haunting melody
and the sensual style of the original and is authentically recreated in this version for full
jazz ensemble. The tenor solo is a combination of written melodies with options for
improvisation. Here's a great way to feature your star tenor player!
10625167 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Going Home—arr. Paul Clark. Here is a beautiful and creative adaptation of the familiar
theme from Dvorak's "New World" Symphony. This arrangement is just what you need
for that ballad spot for any performance. Written as a trumpet or flugelhorn solo feature, it
works equally well if you want to feature an alto saxophone soloist. The frequently changing
harmonies and flowing counter lines keep things interesting, and the limited ranges and easy
rhythms keep things simple. No worries here, this one is highly recommended!
10607076 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00
A Hefti Dose of Basie—Patrick Williams. Here's one of those outstanding charts where
the title vividly describes the contents. Paying homage to the great Neal Hefti and the
iconic Count Basie Orchestra, Patrick Williams has composed a chart that is the epitome
of taste and restraint. It's a wonderful ballad with a trumpet 2 improvised solo. There are
no technical issues, but the challenge is the slow tempo at around 74 bpm. Once the tempo
and style are mastered, it practically plays itself. This is a beautiful change-of-pace chart for
many bands. Highly recommended!
10593795 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 80.00
Hello—arr. Rick Stitzel. Adele's mega-hit ballad adapts nicely for young players in this
well-paced arrangement by Rick Stitzel. A solo alto sax starts things out, then the melody
is passed to the trombones, and then the full band settles into a beautiful rock ballad.
This blockbuster hit is very effective and provides a beautiful change-of-pace for any
performance by aspiring jazz musicians. It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded
instrumentations and is highly recommended!
10617912 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00
Song for Lewis—Dave Mills. This laid-back and sultry ballad, set around 62 bpm, features a
written alto sax solo that is wonderfully melodic with an optional section for improvisation in
the key of F major. The full ensemble gets a chance to shine too with great legato and smooth
passages. Song for Lewis is a great change of pace for any performance and can be worked up
quickly. Highly recommended!
10605802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00
Summer Solstice—Erik Sherburne. Summer Solstice is a soulfully cool ballad that features
either a trumpet, flugelhorn or soprano saxophone soloist with solo parts included for each.
Beautifully relaxed in straight eighth-note style, it's well-crafted with the solo parts entirely
written with optional improvisation opportunities. The solo part offers interesting chord
changes while the ensemble is more than a simple accompaniment. Nice, unique and more
contemporary than most solo features!
10607110 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00
To You—Thad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia. Mike Carubia has rescored this sensitive Thad
Jones jazz ballad in the lower key of C Major for greater accessibility while retaining all the
original lines and character. The breathing, phrasing and dynamics have all been thoroughly
notated to help students learn control, balance and intonation. There is a short written solo for
trombone and a quasi-double-time section after the solo. This is wonderfully beautiful change-
of-pace programming! Highly recommended!
10607114 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00
What Will Be—Matt Amy. What Will Be is a slow, rock ballad to feature either alto sax,
trombone or trumpet/flugelhorn soloists. With a beautifully conceived melody the solo part
is highly emotional, lyrical and appropriate for the style, and is supported by an interesting
harmonic progression. The soloist is supported by sweet counter melodies, there's a section
for subtle improvisation by the featured soloist, and a recap of the theme before moving on
to an ending with a brief solo cadenza. There are options included for reduced or expanded
instrumentations and the excellent dynamic contrasts provide additional interest and
maintain the direction of the chart. Highly recommended!
10607166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 55.00
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