J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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57 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] jazz ensemble Go to cart Latin medium 4 Sabor de Cuba (Taste of Cuba)Victor Lopez. Looking for a hot Latin chart? This Victor Lopez original is very hot indeed. It's an Afro-Cuban show- stopper that's jam-packed with lines that bounce section to section, then a suggested tenor sax solo with backgrounds. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff with an optional high D. There are two auxiliary percussion parts included that really make this chart come alive, plus optional flute and vibraphone parts. You'll want to play this highly recommended chart! 10593777 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 n Salsa NightsPete McGuinness. "Pure excitement" is the best way to describe this terrific Latin chart in a fast mambo style! All parts are orchestrated with an authentic Latin-based big-band sound, and written solos are supplied for trumpet, alto sax and trombone with cued backgrounds. Want to turn up the heat? Pass out the auxiliary percussion instruments and open up the percussion interlude near the end! Outstanding in every respect! 10518315 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 4 Salta! (Jump!)Scott Stanton. Exuding a joyful party atmosphere, this fun original includes steel drum and/or vibes adding that special flavor to this cut-time salsa chart. Featured are lots of unison horn lines and mostly block rhythmic scoring making this very attainable for younger players. The guitar part includes parts for both rhythm and/or lead guitar with chord/shape performance suggestions. Playable with optional limited instrumentation, Salta! is kid tested and kid approved! 10607086 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n Shake a LadyRay Bryant/arr. Oliver Nelson. A funky Latin groove is the foundation for this infectious chart with a catchy melody! Oliver Nelson's arrangement of Shake a Lady is a great chart that will cause the player's heads to sway and the audience to clap along. Originally recorded by Cannonball Adderley on his album Domination, this chart features the melody stated by an alto saxophone and trumpet duet, while the ensemble takes on the backup role that further enhances the excitement. There are even percussion parts to keep the trumpet players happy when they're not playing. There's some short solo space for trumpet and alto saxophone and the ranges are quite moderate. There's nothing tricky about this chart, just good old-fashioned groovin' fun! 10519946 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 Softly, As in a Morning SunriseSigmund Romberg/arr. Mark Taylor. From the rarely remembered 1928 operetta "The New Moon," this lovely tune has gone on to become a standard favored by many jazz artists. Set in a light samba groove, here is a terrific arrangement featuring solo alto saxophone throughout. The solo is beautifully contrasted with ensemble interludes and backgrounds, plus a short unison tutti feature. 10374142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 H SpainChick Corea/arr. Paul Jennings. Paul Jennings' masterful arrangement from 1982 has stood the test of time and sounds as fresh today as it did when it was written. The authentic sounds of Chick Corea's classic are faithfully captured and this new edition which is notated in cut-time, rather than 4/4, makes it much easier to read. A real gem for every jazz ensemble! 2101111 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 RHYTHM SECTION RESOURCES FOR PIANISTS An Approach to Comping, Vol. 1 (The Essentials) (A Guide to Jazz Accompanying)—Jeb Patton. This book with two CDs focuses on how pianists play (or comp) behind jazz soloists. It's a step-by-step guide to basic comping of rhythms, voicings, and progressions as played by the masters. Numerous transcriptions from jazz masters (including Horace Silver, Barry Harris, Bud Powell, Tadd Dameron and more) are used to dig deeply into how jazz pianists help make the rhythm section swing and provide a background for soloists. More than 80 comping exercises help pianists secure the concepts while the two CDs contain demonstrations and play-along tracks. A "must-have" for jazz pianists! 10451853 Book/2 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.00 l An Approach to Comping, Vol. 2 (Advanced Concepts & Techniques)—Jeb Patton. In Volume 2, Jeb Patton explores the comping styles of legendary and modern jazz pianists as a step-by-step guide to comping rhythms, voicings, and progressions. This 256-page book with two CDs explores these techniques: the left-hand style of Barry Harris; up-tempo style by Bud Powell; rootless voicings; drop-2s using the sixth-diminished scale; the style of Count Basie; modal voicings, and comping across the bar line. Additionally, there are nine note-for- note transcriptions of Barry Harris, Bud Powell, Ahmad Jamal, Wynton Kelly, Hank Jones and Bill Evans playing behind soloists, as well as two examples by McCoy Tyner and Herbie Hancock. Also included are guides, rhythms, and progressions derived from the transcriptions, and 65 exercises aimed at getting the concepts under your fingers. Interviews about the art of comping with Peter Bernstein and Albert "Tootie" Heath are included. The two CDs contain demonstrations and play-along tracks. This is a "must-have" for any serious jazz pianist! 10567892 Book/2 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.00 H Berklee Jazz Piano—Ray Santisi/ed. Mallikarjuna. Play jazz piano with new facility and expression as Ray Santisi, one of the most revered educators at the Berklee College of Music, reveals the pedagogy at the core of Berklee's jazz piano curriculum. From beginning through advanced levels, Berklee Jazz Piano maps the school's curriculum: a unique blend of theory and application that gives you a deep, practical understanding of how to play jazz. Concepts are illustrated by the accompanying practice CD, where you'll hear how one of the great jazz pianists and educators of our time applies these concepts to both jazz standards and original compositions, and how you can do the same. 10065573 Book/CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99 Intro to Jazz Piano (The Complete Guide with CD)—Mark Harrison. This comprehensive book and CD is the perfect "Intro to Jazz Piano." From comping to soloing, students will learn the theory, the tools, and the techniques used by the pros. The accompanying CD demonstrates most of the musical examples in the book. The full band tracks feature the rhythm section on the left channel and the piano on the right channel, so that students can play along. Topics include: jazz chords and progressions; swing and bossa nova comping; voicings and patterns; melodic treatment; soloing techniques; how to play from a fake book and more. Get them started today! 10293561 Book/CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99 The Jazz Band Pianist (Basic Skills for the Jazz Band Pianist)—Jeremy Siskind. The Jazz Band Pianist is the perfect primer for a middle school or high school pianist interested in joining their local or school jazz ensemble. The book consists of step-by-step instruction, review exercises, and practice pieces, as well as accompanying audio featuring live jazz musicians. Through clear, unintimidating instruction and fun pieces composed by jazz pianist Jeremy Siskind, students learn how to read chord symbols, "comp," and form chord voicings. The price of the book includes access to online audio tracks for download or streaming. 10461344 Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99 Jazz Piano Comping (Harmonies, Voicings and Grooves)—Suzanne Davis. Comping is the practice of using chords to accompany a melody. Learn the essentials of accompanying soloists and playing in jazz ensembles with this useful book and CD package. Whether supporting a soloist, playing in an ensemble, or performing a solo, this book will help pianists use chords effectively and appropriately to create a rich jazz sound and enhance the sonority of the whole ensemble. Beginning with triads and voice leading, and progressing through altered seventh chord spread voicings for two hands, this book and CD combination covers many different techniques for using harmony and rhythm. The accompanying CD gives the student an opportunity to practice with a small jazz combo. Suitable for all major jazz styles. 10302649 Book/CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99 H Playing Jazz Piano—Bob Mintzer. Renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, educator and member of the group "The Yellowjackets," Bob Mintzer designed this book for the instrumentalist who is not an accomplished piano player but wants to acquire basic jazz piano skills and jazz vocabulary. The book includes etudes that make players aware of the sound, texture, cause, effect and function of jazz chords and harmony. The 22 piano etudes feature a variety of styles, tempos, chord progressions and the book also includes a chord voicing glossary. Mintzer offers a practical guide with a realistic approach. 10054839 Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95 l Sitting In: Jazz Piano (Backing Tracks and Improv Lessons)—Noah Baerman & Jen Allen. Soloing is an important part of playing, but practicing alone doesn't always get the creative juices flowing. There is nothing like the experience of sitting in with a full band. Though playing with a group isn't possible every time students want to practice and jam, Sitting In: Jazz Piano brings the band to them anytime so they can practice comping patterns and soloing with the same energy as playing live. This book and DVD-ROM package offers tips and techniques to give life to practice sessions and inspire pianists to add new sounds to their jazz vocabulary. Additional features include: high-quality studio play-along recordings performed by a live band; progressions in the most important jazz styles including standards, modern jazz, bebop, Latin jazz, ballads, and more; recordings that include sample solos with repeated progressions so soloists can improvise freely; soloing tips featuring scales, modes, comping patterns, and other ideas to develop the jazz vocabulary; and an overview and listening suggestions for each tune. A must for every serious jazz piano student! 10490435 Book/DVD-ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99 H Voicings for Jazz Keyboard—Frank Mantooth. Respected soloist, clinician and composer, Frank Mantooth, has written this book for any keyboard player interested in developing better jazz chord voicings. Written more as a "how-to" book than a textbook, it will make a valuable addition to the library of any performer, arranger or teacher. 4928586 Piano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99