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n Boogie on Reggae WomanStevie Wonder/
arr. Mike Tomaro. The 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 . . . . . . . M 50.00
n Bridge Over Troubled WaterPaul Simon/
arr. Alan Baylock. Arranger Alan Baylock delivers
his distinctive, lush and in-demand ballad style
to this wonderful song in a more contemporary
setting. It's set at 92 bpm, there are no individual
solos, just delicious harmony throughout. The
trumpet section frequently carries the melody
and the lead trumpet range is to written high C.
There are optional parts included plus vibraphone
for expanded instrumentations. Sensational ballad!
Highly recommended!
10355580 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00
4 Cold Sweatarr. Allen Gray. James Brown had
many great hits, and this one translates into a funky
jazz band chart that's sure to be a favorite. Set at
around 116 bpm, it exudes all the soul and funk
of the Godfather of Soul with authentic ensemble
and sectional passages that are so important
to this style. The solo section features room for
improvised solos from any of the saxes, trumpets or
trombones. If you've got the hardest working band
in show business, you'll dig this chart!
10605780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 65.00
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 . . . . . . . M 55.00
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 . . . . . . . M 65.00
Eleanor RigbyLennon & McCartney/arr. Eric
Richards. Commissioned by the U.S. Army Jazz
Ambassadors, this Eric Richards chart shines new
light on the beauty and depth of this classic Beatles
hit. An up-tempo Brazilian groove gives way to hints
of samba and songo, but always with a smooth and
laid-back feel. A piano solo is featured off the top,
followed by a trio of tenor, trombone and guitar on
the head, and later solo space for one or more of
these players. A brief nod to the classical feel of the
original Beatles track helps build to a climatic shout
for the full ensemble. Nice!
10343782 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 60.00
n Family Guy (Theme)Walter Murphy/arr. Roger
Holmes. From the brash, irreverent and wildly
popular television series Family Guy, comes this
supercharged, big band style theme that swings
hard! The tempo is medium, the style is swing and
it features an alto sax solo and hot ensemble hits!
2482160 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
n Fantasyarr. Mark Taylor. Burnin' funk from
Earth, Wind & Fire! This exciting production number
opens with the slow chorale, then launches into one
of the best grooves ever written! Features a small
ensemble on the head, powerful ensemble writing
on the choruses and solo space for tenor sax. Hot!
2363224 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
n 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 . . . . . . . M 52.00
Happy (from "Despicable Me 2")Pharrell
Williams/arr. Mike Tomaro. Mike Tomaro makes
sure that every section gets into the act in this
uplifting chart on the megahit by Pharrell Williams.
The breakdown section features clapping by the
band members while the trombones carry the
lead. The solo section is open for anybody who
happens to be in a happy mood and wants to show
it! Suggested solos are included along with chord/
scale sheets in all keys. Highly recommended!
10461350 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
Hard to Handlearr. John Wasson. Originally
recorded by Otis Redding in 1968, this hard-driving
R&B classic has become a mainstay of pop culture
covered by a wide range of artists including The
Black Crowes, King Floyd, and The Grateful Dead.
John Wasson's updated version features the
signature horn licks, powerful scoring, and a solo
for tenor sax. A suggested solo is included along
with chord/scale sheets in all keys.
10427398 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00
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 Hey Pachuco!arr. Shane Porter. Your students
and audiences will love this burning swing tune
made famous by Royal Crown Revue. The groove
is set up with a drum solo laying down a Sing, Sing,
Sing Krupa feel before the band enters. A trumpet
with plunger solo leads into a sax soli section. Next,
the trumpet section is featured on a soli section
before a half-time feel gives the brass a chance
to shine. Returning to the original groove, a written
solo for tenor sax heightens the excitement. Finally,
there's an open drum solo before the band enters
and takes it on home. Pure excitement!
10050989 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
Higher GroundStevie Wonder/arr. Mike
Tomaro. From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed 1973
album Innervisions, this infectious funk tune has
been covered by a variety of artists over the years
and found its way into several movies. With a
distinctive rock shuffle groove and memorable riffs,
Mike Tomaro has transformed this into a sizzling
version for jazz ensemble.
10188761 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00
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
Pop • Medium-Easy & 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!
The Bare Necessities (from "The Jungle Book")—arr. John Wasson.
From "The Jungle Book," this timeless classic appeared in the original movie as well as
the latest blockbuster hit. With a jaunty 2-beat swing style and well-known melody, this
one is impossible not to like. This carefully crafted arrangement requires no solos, but
features every section of the band with the trombones first, followed by the saxes and finally
trumpets. Smart, stylish and pure fun!
10617908 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Cold Sweat—arr. Allen Gray.
James Brown had many great hits, and this one translates into a funky jazz band chart that's
sure to be a favorite. Set at around 116 bpm, it exudes all the soul and funk of the Godfather
of Soul with authentic ensemble and sectional passages that are so important to this style.
The solo section features room for improvised solos from any of the saxes, trumpets or
trombones. If you've got the hardest working band in show business, you'll dig this chart!
10605780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00
Humanism—Jonathan Batiste/arr. Paul Murtha.
Recorded by jazz artist Jon Batiste and his group Stay Human as the theme song for The
Late Show with Stephen Colbert, this energetic tune features an appealing jazz/rock flare.
The saxes take the lead in the beginning supported by funky riffs from the entire ensemble.
Solos are available for any combination of alto sax, trumpet, or trombone. Suggested solos
and chord/scale sheets in all keys are included. A step above the rest!
10556778 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
The In Crowd—arr. Peter Blair.
You'll recognize this tune for sure as a hit by the great jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis. It's a
groovy boogaloo chart played at 140 bpm with a lead trumpet range to written G on top
of the staff, and written solos are provided for all four trumpets as chosen. The changes
are very accessible and will provide an opportunity for some improvisation for developing
jazzers. Optional parts are included for expanded instrumentations. The In Crowd is a fun
and happy chart to play. You'll dig it!
10593773 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Little Bitty Pretty One—arr. Allen Gray.
Allen Gray has created a nice swing chart for developing jazz bands on this familiar and fun
doo-wop tune from the past. After the opening melody there are effective ensemble passages
and a solo section for soloists as desired for alto and tenor saxes, trumpet or trombone. After
the solos the ensemble really starts to swing with a modulation that builds and builds to a
cool finale. This one is fun, entertaining and highly effective!
10605792 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00
Living for the City—Stevie Wonder/arr. John Wasson.
From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed and highly influential "Innervisions" album, Living for
the City features a slow, bluesy, funky groove and memorable melodic lines. Adapted
beautifully for jazz ensemble, this chart provides feature space for the trombone section
along with powerful phrases for the entire ensemble. A suggested or ad lib solo is included
for tenor sax. This is a hot must-have that is highly recommended!
10617910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Overjoyed—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mark Taylor.
This wonderful and classic ballad recorded by Stevie Wonder is set here as a solo feature
for tenor saxophone. Beautifully accompanied by piano only in the beginning, a mellow
accompaniment follows with flugelhorns and trombones in bucket mutes as a medium tempo
bossa nova style settles in.
10617882 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
Rhythm Is Gonna Get You—Estefan & Garcia/arr. Victor Lopez.
Here's Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine's hot and very exciting Latin rock
chart! This groove is loaded with tons of energy, plus it has a cool melodic hook that never
gives up. There are no solos, two auxiliary percussion parts are included, plus all the usual
optional parts for flute, clarinet, and vibes. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the
staff, and the tempo is around 120 bpm. Highly recommended!
10593771 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00
Shakey Ground—arr. Paul Murtha.
This 1975 tune by the Temptations is one of their later hits and is described as "funkadelic"
in style. This chart features the infectious bass line first stated by baritone sax and guitar,
and later joined by the rest of the ensemble playing the funky riffs. The solo section on a
one-chord vamp can easily be opened up, but samples are provided for alto sax, trumpet and
trombone. You will love the way the ensemble layers in near the ending. Shakey Ground is
definitely a fun chart with attitude!
10617906 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00
Tell Me Something Good—Stevie Wonder/arr. Mike Tomaro.
This classic funk tune from the 1970s was written by Stevie Wonder, but became a huge
hit for Rufus and Chaka Khan. Featuring a slow and driving pulse with heavily syncopated
figures, this chart provides a powerful change-of-pace for concerts, contests and festivals.
10617878 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00
