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 70 jazz ensemble Go to cart Jazz/Rock & Funk very easy H Drama for Your MamaVictor Lopez. This fun rock chart for beginners has all the right stuff... easy rhythms and ranges, and a solo section that's completely notated for all the winds. The solos can also be played as unisons in any combination of instruments or sections. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, it's easy to put together, very effective and has great appeal for the young player. Highly recommended! 10028048 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Enter Sandmanarr. Paul Murtha. Let your beginning players really rock out to the sounds of Metallica with this hard-hitting chart for young jazz ensembles. The syncopations are handled in a repetitive manner, allowing for easy teaching but still an authentic sound. No solos are required, and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10297532 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H Fat BurgerGeorge Vincent. Here is an easy- to-play funky rock chart. Any wind can play the solo section or it may be performed by the whole section in unison. The trumpet 1 range is to written E top space and the arrangement has optional parts for two flutes, two clarinets, bari sax, guitar, tuba, horn and baritone horn/tenor sax. Plus, this chart will sound full and complete with reduced instrumentation. This one makes your beginners sound like pros! Easy to rehearse and sounds great! 10049661 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H Final CountdownJoey Tempest/arr. John Berry. Over the years this 1986 hit from the group Europe has become a popular rock classic. Trumpets are featured on the signature opening riff and the saxes carry the main melody in this powerful chart for beginning jazz bands. A teaching unit with exercise for melody, rhythm and improvisation when applicable is included. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, this is sure to become an instant favorite! 10343814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H The Funky MonkeyRick Stitzel. With a medium funk groove and catchy riff-like melody, this Rick Stitzel original will quickly become one of your young jazz band's favorites. There's plenty of solid ensemble playing to make it easy to learn, and the solo section can be used to feature any saxophone or even the entire sax section. Suggested solos are included along with chord/scale sheets for improvising. Written for full jazz ensemble, it's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10376642 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 n Funky See, Funky DoDean Sorenson. This is a grooving chart that encourages enough mischief to be fun without going over the top. In Funky See, Funky Do, funk rhythms are presented in a very teachable way with plenty of repetition and clear articulation markings. This is a very easy chart with completely flexible instrumentation. Written solos are included for all instruments, and instrumentation options include a minimum of only four players with rhythm section on up to expanded jazz ensemble. 10607722 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Good Timearr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepson, this very easy arrangement will be quick to learn and fun to perform. This lively rock tune will liven up any performance and this arrangement is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Included is a teaching unit with exercises for melody, rhythm and improvisation. Highly recommended! 10343817 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 4 HandClapFitz 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 It Is What It IsVictor Lopez. This one has a funky rock groove with a hip chord progression, yet it's very easy to play. It Is What It Is has plenty of unison harmony, no solos, easy ranges, and is very effective for the young jazz band. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10452066 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 James Bond ThemeMonty Norman/arr. Mike Story. What a super arrangement for young jazz groups! This hot jazz-rock tune has always been a favorite, and you'll be playing it in no time with your beginners! Works with limited instrumentation, all solos are written out, and rhythms and ranges are kept easy. Outstanding! 2403160 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 H Jazz HeroGeorge Vincent. Jazz Hero is an accessible Latin/rock chart that will do your band proud. A minor-sounding introduction brings the band in on the major chord melody, then the sections trade back and forth. There is an open solo section with a written solo for any and all winds. This flexibility allows you to select an individual, section or the entire band to be featured. The painless trumpet range to written D fourth line, along with easy rhythms means this chart will sound real good, real fast. It's a kick to play, too! Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10092959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 n Joy to the WorldHoyt Axton/arr. John Berry. One of the most unforgettable and recognizable pop hits from the '70s was this solid rock tune by the group Three Dog Night. John Berry has arranged this tune in an accessible rock style that will be tons of fun and a solid learning experience for young players. Sure to be an audience favorite, this arrangement features the melody alternating between the saxes and trumpets as well as a short written or ad lib solo for alto sax. Playable with as few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano and drums, it's easy to learn and fun to perform! 10016145 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Kool BeanGeorge Vincent. Composer George Vincent mixes a rock flavor with a little Latin spin on this easy chart. With a very pretty melody and no solos, it features solid ensemble writing all the way through. Other features include accessible brass ranges with lead trumpet part only to written E, top space and playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. You'll really like this one! 10277314 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 H Listen HereEddie Harris/arr. Victor Lopez. This funky rock chart with a cha-cha flavor features a very hip and simple melody. Also featured are easy backgrounds, and a flexible solo section for one, some, or all winds. With the optional parts, clear rhythm section notation, a nice bass line, and only two chords, it's easy to rehearse and very effective for young jazz bands. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10311417 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Low Riderarr. John Berry. With its unmistakable bass line, just plain cool rhythmic groove, and infectious rock style, here's a classic 1970s hit that young players are sure to enjoy! Arranged with moderate ranges, easy rhythms, and no solos, this medium tempo rock chart will go together quickly, and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Fun for all, it's highly recommended for young jazz bands! 10490311 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 n Maximum VelocityRuss Michaels. For a funky rock tune that helps develop that crisp, powerhouse sound, check out this one! Easy solos are written out for alto sax and trumpet, and when coupled with well-marked articulation and written- out rhythm section parts, your young band can really hammer it! 2466589 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H Our First Jazz Concert (Budget Stretching 4-Pack)Bob Lowden, Andy Clark, Les Aldrich & Ken Harris. Don't miss this budget stretching pack of charts for young jazz bands that includes Starting Point by Bob Lowden, Bottom Line by Andy Clark, I'll Just Pretend by Les Aldrich, and A Rock by Ken Harris. This outstanding set provides two rock tunes, a swing tune and a ballad giving your group quality materials for getting started on a positive note. Suggested solos are included for A Rock. All charts are audience pleasers and educationally sound with the set costing less than half the price if they were purchased separately. Included are links for free, full performance Mp3 downloads of the four tunes from the publisher. A great value in every respect! 10369394 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Riders on the Stormarr. Mike Story. Mike Story's chart on The Doors' rock classic is one that will please audiences and young players. In a medium rock style, it features a written piano solo, easy brass ranges, and easy rhythms. It's a solid arrangement and true to the original for the grade level, plus it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10513869 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 4 Sack of WoeJulian 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 America the Beautiful (with Vocal or Alto Sax Soloist)— Samuel A. Ward/arr. Mike Tomaro. This soulful arrangement of the patriotic favorite, skillfully crafted by Mike Tomaro, is perfect for jazz concerts! Written to feature either a vocal or alto sax soloist, it gives you plenty of flexibility and a great gospel feel the audience will love! Vocal part in Bb. 2471430 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Alto Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .M 50.00 H American Patrol—arr. Mike Lewis. Glenn Miller's band made this a huge World War II hit song and here it is scored for young players. This chart has no individual solos, very modest brass ranges and plenty of ensemble sound. Easy to rehearse and perform, it swings right along and is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentation. A winner! 10028059 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 42.00 God Bless the USA—Lee Greenwood/arr. Mark Taylor. A patriotic anthem for the ages, this contemporary ballad has already established itself as a standard! Beautifully scored for vocal soloist and jazz ensemble, this arrangement makes a powerful statement for singer and band alike. It's the ultimate patriotic chart! Vocal in Bb. 2481657 Jazz Ensemble & Vocalist (or Tenor Sax) . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 50.00 Jazz Superset No. 5: The Patriotic Collection—arr. Mike Lewis. Every jazz ensemble should have this wonderful patriotic collection in their library! Mike Lewis offers complete arrangements of our nation's most familiar songs in stirring arrangements useful for a variety of performance needs. Titles include: America; America The Beautiful; The Star Spangled Banner (with optional lyric sheet); The Battle Hymn Of The Republic; God Bless The U.S.A. and American Patrol. Very highly recommended! 2471393 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 60.00 H The Star Spangled Banner—arr. Paul Clark. Although this piece is not usually associated with jazz bands, this arrangement works so well it can appropriately be included in any jazz concert. It's also invaluable to have in the files for those "emergency" situations where a jazz group is called upon to perform our National Anthem. It includes just the right elements to give it a jazz flavor, yet maintains the dignity and reverence of the original. While it is harmonically jazzy, it is rhythmically traditional and can serve as accompaniment for audience singing. It is also playable with reduced instrumentation. If your jazz ensemble plays for basketball games, this is perfect. A wise investment for all jazz programs! Highly recommended! 10050282 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 SHOW YOUR PATRIOTIC PRIDE! These patriotic jazz charts are ideal for school and community events! Experience the Pepper difference.