J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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4Editors' Choice (Best of 2017 Publications) lNew for 2017 HPepper Basic Library Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 14 jazz ensemble Go to cart Blues & Swing easy The Black CatDoug Beach & George Shutack. Here is the perfect combination of an infectious melody, great scoring and many of the swing figures that are essential for younger players to learn. With flexible scoring, this easy swinger works with only four players and rhythm section on up to augmented jazz ensemble instrumentation. There's open solo space for anyone with suggested solos provided. A great teaching and performance chart! 10515798 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 l Bloomin' JazzmenLennie Niehaus. Perhaps no writer produces traditional swing charts like Lennie Niehaus. This one for developing players is no exception and is a moderate swinger that features all the elements that will make your jazz band shine. There is ample unison writing that will give players confidence, and the brass ranges are very accessible. In addition, the written or ad lib solo section is open with solo sheets provided in all keys. Scored for 9-17 players, the rhythm section parts are well-noted and a guitar chord chart is included. Optional parts are provided for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes for expanded instrumentations. Very solid, indeed! 10700301 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n Blue MonkThelonious Monk/arr. Michael Sweeney. One of the all-time great tunes by jazz legend Thelonious Monk! Mike's authentic adaptation preserves Monk's unique rhythmic phrases and style. Opening with a trumpet/tenor duet, there's also plenty of tutti ensemble playing and flexible solo sections over easy blues changes. 2392504 Jazz Ensemble with Online Audio . . . . . . . . 40.00 Blues by FiveRed Garland/arr. John Berry. Recorded on the 1956 album Cookin' with the Miles Davis Quintet, this jazz standard composed by pianist Red Garland adapts beautifully for young jazzers. With a moderate tempo, a riff-based melody, and non-threatening soloing on the blues progression, this is the perfect introduction to the music of Miles Davis for students and audiences. Suggested solos are included along with chord/ scale sheets in all keys, and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10490309 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 n Blues in Hoss' Flat (Blues in Frankie's Flat) Foster & Basie/arr. Mark Taylor. There is no better style for young players to emulate than that of the Count Basie Orchestra. This famous swing tune is nicely arranged here by Mark Taylor in a very playable version that still sounds authentic. 2473678 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H The Blues WalkClifford Brown/arr. Paul Murtha. Introduce your young players to jazz legend Clifford Brown with this classic riff tune. This creative arrangement for developing groups is great for learning to improvise with the suggested solos, and the ensemble figures are repetitive and easy to learn. It's scored for standard jazz ensemble instrumentation, but will sound fine with 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones and rhythm. Also included are optional parts for flute, 2 clarinets, horn in F and tuba. Every band needs to experience the blues! 10052548 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H Boogie Woogie Bugle Boyarr. Michael Sweeney. This chart is way up on the "fun meter"! Mike's playable arrangement doesn't sacrifice any of that classic swing era sound and style. The trumpet section is the primary featured section; however, the saxes also get a crack at the melody, and the trombones will really enjoy the glissandi in the shout chorus. A superb chart for your young band! 2363323 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 n Budget Stretching Jazz Saver Pack No. 1Paul Clark, Ken Harris, Larry Neeck & James Swearingen. This budget-saving pack is an outstanding collection of four jazz charts for young players that includes Time Out by Ken Harris, Just Before I Close My Eyes by Larry Neeck, The Preacher Man by Jim Swearingen and Low Rider by Paul Clark. The set includes a swing tune, a solo ballad feature for alto sax or trumpet, and two rock tunes and will provide your group with quality teaching materials as well as audience-friendly music that is sure to please. The full set of four charts is less than half of the cost of the tunes if purchased separately, and the set includes links for free full-performance mp3 downloads of the four charts. 10457909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Bye, Bye Blackbirdarr. Mark Taylor. Arranged in a medium slow Count Basie style, this is a great chart for teaching ensemble balance and laidback swing. It includes plenty of tutti ensemble playing, plus a Basie-like piano solo that's completely written out. Highly recommended! 10317291 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Caldonia (What Makes Your Big Head So Hard?) Fleecie Moore/arr. Rick Stitzel. Made famous by Woody Herman's Thundering Herd, here is a fun chart from the early swing era. The saxes do most of the heavy lifting, supported by punches and backgrounds in the brass. Also featured are short solos for tenor and/or baritone saxes. Suggested solos are included along with chord/scale sheets in all keys, and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10427416 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H CaravanDuke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney. Everyone will recognize this Duke Ellington classic! It was one of the featured works in the 2014 movie "Whiplash" and uses interesting textures and alternates between a Latin groove and swing. This is a very effective production number with limited technical demands for young players. 2307627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 CuteNeal Hefti/arr. Mike Story. Finally! A version of Count Basie's Cute for young jazz ensembles! Very playable and great sounding, this makes a terrific introduction to the lighter side of swing. The famous drum solos are clearly written and will be the highlight of the concert. You'll want this in your library. 2442952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 l A Darker Shade of BlueDoug Beach. This straight-ahead minor blues chart provides younger players with a multitude of learning opportunities. The lyrical melody features essential rhythmic figures and an abundance of ensemble writing ensures that everyone gets in on the action. Suggested solos are included and it features reduced or expanded instrumentation options. 10754243 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Deacon Jack's Gospel ShackPaul Murtha. In a swingin' gospel style, here's a medium-tempo chart that will be a blast to play! It includes bluesy ensemble licks and written or improvised solos for any combination of tenor, trumpet or trombone. Highly recommended! Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10074150 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Do Nothin' Till You Hear from MeDuke Ellington/arr. Lisa DeSpain. Introduce your young players to the suave Mr. Ellington with this medium tempo swing chart! It's a nice and easy presentation of this wonderful jazz standard. The features include a few sax section solis, written solos for trumpet 1 on the bridge and an additional 8-bar solo, the trumpet 1 range is to written F top line, and easy swing rhythms for all. It's Duke at his best for your young jazz band. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10311419 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 n Don't Get Around Much AnymoreDuke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney. What better way to introduce the music of Duke Ellington to your young jazzers than with this wonderfully scored arrangement by Michael Sweeney! Even at this easy level, this chart really swings and will sound great with limited rehearsal time. Your pianist gets a rare chance to shine as he or she is featured on the melody while the ensemble answers. Later, every section gets to play the melody and there's a written or ad lib solo for any saxophone. The final section starts softly with saxes alone, then builds as various layers are added. This bluesy, swinging chart is playable with as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums, and all solos have written parts provided. This belongs in every young jazz curriculum! Highly recommended! 10016142 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H Family Guy ThemeWalter Murphy/arr. Rick Stitzel. The theme song for this popular TV series is already set in a swingin' big band style at a medium tempo. Arranged here for young players, it features the melody traded between the saxes, trumpets and trombones and short solos for trumpet and alto. Suggested solos are included. Highly recommended! 10005187 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Fat CatDoug Beach. A solid swing tune featuring an open solo section, modest brass ranges, and lots of full-ensemble scoring. Playable by 12 to 17 pieces, each set comes with a sheet of written solo lines for all instruments, giving directors the freedom to customize performances according to their particular group. Optional reduced instrumentation. 2391191 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 H Feeling GoodBricusse & Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel. Popular again thanks to the recent recording by Michael Buble, this hit was originally from the Broadway musical "The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd." This bluesy arrangement requires no solos, but gives each section of the ensemble a chance to be featured. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 FeverEddie Cooley/arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Peggy Lee in 1958, this sultry swing tune went on to become her signature song and has remained a popular standard. Paul Murtha's version for young players definitely retains the "cool" factor with finger snaps, sax melody and brass punches. Brief written solos are included for alto sax and trumpet, and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10449094 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 4 Five Spot After DarkBenny Golson/arr. Mike Story. Here's a Benny Golson jazz standard played by all the greats. This swing chart is ideal for every young jazz band as played around 132 bpm. All the ingredients are here for young jazz success: easy tempo, easy ranges, written solos for tenor and trumpet, a shout chorus, clear rhythm parts, and plenty of optional parts for expanded instrumentations to include vibes. Also playable by optional reduced instrumentations, this one hits the spot. Highly recommended! 10756374 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 Flight of the Foo BirdsNeal Hefti/arr. Roy Phillippe. Neal Hefti penned this wonderful chart for the great Count Basie Band, and Roy Phillippe has made it accessible for younger players without losing the verve of the original. This little swing chart begins by featuring a combo and layers other sections on until there's a full band laying down the melody and backgrounds. Written or improvised solos are traded with alto sax and trumpet following by a soft shout chorus. It will also sound full and complete with optional reduced instrumentation. Additionally, there are options for expanded instrumentation. Highly recommended! 10028061 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 BEST SELLERS Blues and Swing Easy Buy with confidence! These works, listed in order of their popularity, are chosen most often by directors. Caravan—Duke Ellington/arr. Michael Sweeney. 2307627 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Take the 'A' Train— Billy Strayhorn/arr. Vince Gassi. 10066743 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 10066743E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 42.00 Birdland—Josef Zawinul/arr. Michael Sweeney. 2230910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Jordu—Duke Jordon/arr. Mike Story. 10593747 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 In the Mood— Joe Garland/arr. Michael Sweeney. 2314268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 April in Paris—Vernon Duke/arr. Rick Stitzel. 10052549 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10052549E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00 Groovin' Hard—Don Menza/arr. Peter Blair. 2476769 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 2476769E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 45.00 Feeling Good— Bricusse & Newley/arr. Rick Stitzel. 10374176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 10374176E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 40.00 American Patrol—arr. Mike Lewis. 10028059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 10028059E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 38.00 Moondance—Van Morrison/arr. Victor Lopez. 2701897 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Great for beginning improvisers! JAZZDECK Textbook in a Box Brian Switzer. For teachers, students and performers, JazzDeck is comprised of 54 high-grade playing cards color-coded by chord type to systematically illustrate the ways to excel as a jazz soloist. Each card presents players with the basic notes necessary to sound good over a given chord, followed by those they need to know to sound great. With its elegant presentation and multidimensional platform, JazzDeck is especially suited to players at any level who might find traditional music notation and theory intimidating. JazzDeck transposes for each instrument, allowing teachers to lead groups through chord changes without having to respell chords in each key. The fastest way to sound great playing jazz! See a video overview on jwpepper.com. 10490922 Flexible Instrumentation . . . . . 19.95