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69 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] jazz ensemble Go to cart Jazz/Rock & Funk very easy 4 Animal ControlLarry Neeck. Tame your young beasts with this fun rock chart. It has all the right stuff: a steady beat, easy rhythms and ranges, and it's fun for young players. Beginning improvisers can develop confidence with the optional two-bar solo sections over only one chord, or they can play the included written solos. It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Animal Control is a great way to build confidence, introduce improvisation and teach a fun style. Highly recommended! 10757068 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Ants in the PantsGeorge Vincent. These are very rhythmic ants! It's an original rock-style chart with limited ranges, simplified rhythmic figures, a terrific bass/piano riff and a brief drum solo that kicks the ensemble nicely. Scored for four saxes, two trumpets, two trombones and rhythm section, it's playable with only three saxes, one trumpet, one trombone and rhythm. There are also optional parts for flutes, clarinets, baritone sax, tuba, horn, baritone TC and guitar. The rock feel will come naturally to your young players, and the easy chord progression sounds hip! Everybody will like this fun chart for beginning jazzers! 2478102 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 BadMichael Jackson/arr. John Berry. One of Michael Jackson's early hits, Bad features a signature bass line and a strong melody. This instantly recognizable rock chart will sound great with limited rehearsal time and is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. A teaching unit with exercises for melody and rhythm is included. 10374188 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 4 Billie JeanMichael Jackson/arr. John Berry. The song that launched Michael Jackson's famous "moonwalk" was also one of the top-selling singles of the year in 1983. This chart features the signature bass line and catchy melodies and is a great-sounding chart for young ensembles or bands with limited rehearsal time. The iconic melody is traded around between the saxes and brass. There are no solos, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, and written out bass lines and piano voicings are included. Classic rock at its best! Highly recommended! 10667352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Cissy Strutarr. Rick Stitzel. Originally recorded by The Meters in 1969, Cissy Strut has since become a model for playing funk as recorded by both jazz and rock artists. The signature bass line is played by trombones, tenors and baritone sax, and the entire band joins in with catchy riffs. There are short solo breaks for the bass and drums, along with solo or soli spots for saxes and trumpets. The solos are suggested or improvised, or played as written by the individual sections. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, this chart on Cissy Strut will become one of your new favorites! 10625171 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 n Counting Starsarr. John Berry. Recorded by American rock band OneRepublic, this popular hard-driving hit is establishing a solid place in today's culture. With its driving pulse and eighth- note based rhythms, Counting Stars adapts nicely here for young jazz bands. The entire ensemble is featured as well as individual sections in this very easy arrangement. It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10523766 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H Cupid Shufflearr. Rick Stitzel. Here's the hot dance hit recorded by Cupid in a hard-hitting, yet easy to play version for young players! The melody is cleverly traded between sections, and there are no solos required. A teaching unit with exercises for rhythm and melody is included, and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10374186 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 EDITORS' CHOICE Jazz/Rock & Funk • Very Easy & Easy 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! Alligator Alley—Dean Sorenson. This one's a New Orleans-style chart that will have the bayou bouncing! It's an ideal opener and a great way for young jazzers to learn about the groove. The features include flexible instrumentation, written solos, and only four wind players are needed in addition to the rhythm section. Highly recommended! 10758597 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 48.00 Alligator Boogaloo—Lou Donaldson/arr. Terry White. You guessed it, Alligator Boogaloo is a funky rock chart with a boogaloo groove played around 136 bpm. It's a simple blues with a great melody introduced by alto and trumpet. Written solos are provided for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone, and optional parts are included for expanded instrumentations along with an optional vibes part. With options for optional reduced instrumentations, this is a winner for young jazz groups. Highly recommended! 10756368 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00 Animal Control—Larry Neeck. Tame your young beasts with this fun rock chart. It has all the right stuff: a steady beat, easy rhythms and ranges, and it's fun for young players. Beginning improvisers can develop confidence with the optional two- bar solo sections over only one chord, or they can play the included written solos. It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Animal Control is a great way to build confidence, introduce improvisation and teach a fun style. Highly recommended! 10757068 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 45.00 Billie Jean—Michael Jackson/arr. John Berry. The song that launched Michael Jackson's famous "moonwalk" was also one of the top-selling singles of the year in 1983. This chart features the signature bass line and catchy melodies and is a great- sounding chart for young ensembles or bands with limited rehearsal time. The iconic melody is traded around between the saxes and brass. There are no solos, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, and written out bass lines and piano voicings are included. Classic rock at its best! Highly recommended! 10667352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00 Evil Ways—arr. Rick Stitzel. Originally recorded in 1969, this iconic Latin rock tune composed by Sonny Henry helped boost the success of Santana and has remained a familiar classic ever since. This solid arrangement for younger players passes the melody around from the brass to the saxes, and includes short written or improvised solos for tenor sax and trumpet. Chord/ scale sheets in all keys as well as written-out bass lines and piano voicings are included. This dynamic chart is also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10667350 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 10667350E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Funk Zone—Doug Beach & George Shutack. This driving funk chart exposes young musicians to the harmonies of the jazz classic Killer Joe combined with the groove of the Herbie Hancock classic Chameleon. Plenty of full ensemble work guarantees that everyone gets in on the action. With suggested or improvised solos included, this chart is a great choice for young improvisors looking to take that first solo. The unique scoring allows for almost any combination of instruments from four winds plus rhythm section up to full big band instrumentation, and optional parts are provided for flute, clarinet and horn in F. 10754239 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00 HandClap—Fitz and the Tantrums/arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Fitz and the Tantrums, this catchy tune often shows up in pop culture and on the airwaves in addition to the pop charts. This very easy ensemble-based arrangement will be instantly recognizable and requires no solos. Plus, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations and includes written-out bass lines and piano voicings. Fun for all and highly recommended! 10759360 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00 Hip Hug Her—arr. Rick Stitzel. This tune is an excellent example of classic R&B funk from the influential '60s band Booker T. & the MGs. With its infectious style and riff-based melodies, this tune never grows old. The solo section in this easy chart can be played by a trumpet soloist or the entire trumpet section. It's playable with optional reduced or augmented instrumentations, and includes written-out bass lines and piano voicings. Pure fun for young jazz bands and their audiences! Highly recommended! 10759354 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 I Heard It Through the Grapevine—arr. Paul Murtha. This familiar Motown hit features an unmistakable style and sound that has remained popular for five decades! Recorded by a number of artists, the version by Marvin Gaye is considered an R&B classic. Featuring a haunting melody, this appealing version for jazz ensemble features every section of the band as well as a brief written or improvised solo for alto sax. Additional offerings include chord/scale sheets in all keys and fully notated bass lines and piano voicings. Plus, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10681399 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 10681399E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 M Bistro—Dean Sorenson. Here's a young jazz band chart that starts strong and keeps right on going! Groovy lines and funky grooves make this a must-have. Additional features include moderate ranges, notated rhythm section parts, and an open solo section. Written solos are included and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. M Bistro is a fun chart for instruction and performance! 10758605 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 48.00 Sack of Woe—Julian Adderley/arr. John Berry. Carefully adapted for younger players, this chart on Cannonball Adderley's classic is set in a jazz/rock style throughout. The style remains faithful to the original, yet the ranges and rhythms are moderate enough for young bands. Suggested solos are provided for alto sax and trumpet, and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10775174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VE 40.00 Seven Nation Army—Jack White/arr. Paul Murtha. Featuring one of the most powerful riffs of the rock era, this hit recorded by The White Stripes in 2003 is arranged here in a hard- hitting version for younger players. No solos are required and the melody is skillfully passed around from section to section. Fully- notated bass lines and piano voicings are included, and it's playable with optional reduced or augmented instrumentations. Lots of fun and highly recommended! 10775172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 We Are Family—arr. Paul Murtha. In the height of the disco era, this tune recorded by Sister Sledge caught fire on the R&B pop charts in 1979. Here is a great-sounding and funky version for younger players. There are no solos, all horn sections get their chance with the melody, and there's a unique and effective rhythm-section-only interlude. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Written-out bass lines and piano voicings are included. Every audience will know this familiar tune! 10681401 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 10681401E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 You Can't Stop the Beat (from "Hairspray")—arr. John Berry. From the hit musical "Hairspray," here is the show-stopping production number in a dynamic arrangement for younger ensembles. Featuring a fast-paced rock groove and hard-hitting brass figures, this is sure to sound impressive with almost any jazz band. It's a bright rocker filled with fun, excitement and attitude. There are no solos and the bass line is pure fun to hear and play. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, this chart is highly recommended! 10667348 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 10667348E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Prompt delivery of your works to the market