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2017 Fall Jazz

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89 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] jazz ensemble Go to cart Pop Hits medium-easy n Bridge Over Troubled WaterPaul Simon/ arr. Paul Baker. Paul Simon's soulful rock ballad is set here at 88 bpm, and as arranged by Paul Baker is sure to please! The melody is first stated by trumpet 2 and tenor sax, there are no improvised solos, and the trumpet 1 range is to written G on top of the staff. This chart also features great dynamic contrasts and a satisfying vamp toward the end. Optional wind and vibes parts are included for expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10452102 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 4 Can't Stop the Feeling (from "Trolls")arr. John Wasson. Topping the charts as well as being featured in the movie "Trolls," this hit song from Justin Timberlake features a catchy hook along with an energetic rock style. The saxes begin with the melody followed by the trumpets and there's a short written or ad lib solo for trumpet. Additional features include chord/scale sheets in all keys, written-out bass lines and piano voicings. Here is a great-sounding chart for developing players! 10667340 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Car Washarr. Paul Murtha. Originally recorded by Rose Royce in 1977, this well-known funky hit as recorded by Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott is enjoying new life in the hit movie "Shark Tale." Authentic-sounding, it cooks right along in an up- tempo groove! Our highest recommendation! 2702641 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Cissy Strutarr. Roger Holmes. Few people remember The Meters and this recording from 1969; however, over the years Cissy Strut has become a model of funky drumming and simmering grooves, and has been recorded by countless rock and jazz artists. Captured here is the unique sound of the original with a flexible solo section along with hot sounds for the entire group. Suggested solos are included along with scale/chord sheets in all keys. 10297520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Clocksarr. John Wasson. One of Coldplay's most popular hits, Clocks won Record of the Year at the 2004 Grammy Awards. Instantly recognizable and solidly scored, here is an excellent version for developing jazz ensembles that will prove to be a favorite with audiences everywhere! 10283146 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 H Cool (from "West Side Story")Leonard Bernstein/arr. Mark Taylor. From one of the most famous musicals of all time, here is the swinging and aptly titled Cool. Mark Taylor's version for developing players remains true to the original but adds a touch of contemporary flair with the melody passed from section to section and written or improvised solo space for trumpet. Timeless! 10083826 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Dancing in the Streetarr. John Wasson. Recorded in 1964 by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, this moderate tempo rocker became a signature of the Motown sound. John Wasson's soulful version for jazz ensemble stays true to the original feel while adding a bit of contemporary flare. 10317279 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Day TripperLennon & McCartney/arr. John Wasson. Featuring one of the most recognizable bass licks recorded by the Beatles, John Wasson brings us a fresh and creative setting for younger jazz groups. With a hint of Latin style and smooth harmonies, this will be an attractive addition to any program. 10427412 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Don't Stop Believin'arr. Paul Murtha. From the group Journey, this powerful rock ballad from 1981 has enjoyed renewed popularity thanks to the hit TV series Glee as well as multiple uses in film and even on Broadway. Sure to be a hit with audiences and players alike! 10083822 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Don't Stop Believin'arr. Paul Baker. Hey rock fans, here's a powerful rock ballad made famous by Journey, arranged for young jazz ensemble. From the opening line, this chart is magical to the band and the audience. It has no jazz solos, but if you have a guitar player, the arrangement has an optional written guitar melodic line that's also written for trumpets. A great classic and highly recommended! Optional expanded instrumentation. 10093155 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Enter Sandmanarr. Roger Holmes. From heavy metal masters Metallica, this 1991 hit is one your players can really cut loose on. Arranged here as a feature for guitar, performance options are provided for bands without guitar. All of the signature lines are still here for a rockin' good time! 10023031 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Every Little Thing She Does Is MagicSting/ arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by The Police and written in a distinctive reggae/rock vein, this is definitely not just your run-of-the-mill pop tune! With inventive colors and skilled ensemble writing, this arranger takes full advantage of the inherently fresh-sounding harmonies and energetic rhythmic grooves of the original. A great sounding chart for developing bands! 10033692 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Everybody Needs Somebody to Lovearr. Paul Murtha. Recorded in the '60s by artists such as Wilson Pickett and The Rolling Stones, this gospel-flavored rocker was then famously featured in the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers." There's a brief written solo for alto sax, an interlude with the drummer, then guitar with the ensemble layering back in. This rockin' chart for younger jazz ensembles brings out all the excitement, rhythmic energy and fun of a Blues Brothers performance. Perfect for light programming! 10490295 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 H Eye of the Tiger (Theme from "Rocky III") Jim Peterik/arr. Victor Lopez. This theme from "Rocky III" has a powerful rock groove that keeps on driving forward. There are no solos and it has easy brass ranges. It also features a great stop- time horns-only interlude that will keep everyone happy. Add to the color with the optional parts for flute, horn in F, baritone/tenor sax and tuba. It's the perfect fun chart for every occasion. You can't miss with this one! Highly recommended! 10049703 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 4 Faith (from "Sing")arr. Paul Murtha. From the blockbuster animated film "Sing," comes this driving rock tune that was recorded by the legendary Stevie Wonder with current pop sensation Ariana Grande. Here's a funky version for jazz band featuring an energetic groove and solid writing for the entire ensemble. Written or ad lib solo space for trumpet is provided along with chord/ scale sheets in all keys and written-out bass lines and piano voicings. Highly recommended! 10759348 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 The Flik Machine (from "A Bug's Life") Randy Newman/arr. Paul Murtha. Featured in the distinctive soundtrack for the Pixar movie "A Bug's Life," this catchy, and a bit quirky, theme adapts naturally for jazz ensemble. The style is up-tempo swing throughout with clever interplay between sections and a brief written solo for trumpet. Highly recommended! 10374168 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Forget Youarr. Paul Murtha. With a sound similar to the pop hits of the 1960s, this upbeat tune was a huge hit by Cee Lo Green and also featured on the TV show Glee, performed by Gwyneth Paltrow. This effective chart for younger players features a suggested tenor sax solo in the beginning, which is then joined by the entire sax section. The brass get their chance, a modulation kicks in, and things transition to high gear to finish up. Highly recommended! 10317270 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 4 Free Ridearr. John Wasson. Recorded by the Edgar Winter Group in 1973, this driving rock tune has a powerful contemporary edge that remains popular today. This terrific chart is propelled by a driving pulse and the signature melodies and riffs from the original. The dynamic level is almost full bore until the suggested or improvised solo for trumpet. After the solo the dynamics drop down and the whole thing begins to build again! Everyone gets the melody at some point, chord/scale solo sheets in all keys, fully notated bass lines and piano voicings are included. Highly recommended! 10667342 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Funkytownarr. John Berry. Originally a pop hit in 1980 and recently featured in the blockbuster movie "Shrek 2," your audiences and players will love this funky and catchy chart. It includes a short written or ad lib. solo for alto sax as well as all of the familiar riffs. Loads of fun for your band and audiences! 2702647 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky")Bill Conti/arr. Victor Lopez. The theme from "Rocky" is inspiring, triumphant, powerful and noble! This rock-style chart is scored for younger players with the familiar Maynard Ferguson-flavored solo. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. It also includes a written or improvised tenor solo and options for reduced or expanded instrumentations. Gonna Fly Now is a great classic that should be in all jazz ensemble libraries! 10028091 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Hooked on a Feelingarr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Blue Swede in 1974, this familiar hit was featured prominently in the blockbuster movie "Guardians of the Galaxy" as part of the film's "Awesome Mix." Instantly recognizable with the "ooga chaka" jungle chant, the popularity of this easy-going rocker is now reaching a new generation! Fun for all! 10490291 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Hot, Hot, HotAlphonsus Cassell/arr. Roger Holmes. Made famous by Buster Poindexter, this perennial dance hit is loaded with Latin excitement and rhythmic drive! The trombones and saxes share the spotlight in this "hot" chart and the auxiliary Latin percussion instruments really make the temperature rise! Highly recommended! 2702643 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 HumanismJonathan 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 flair. 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 . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 H Essential Elements Jazz Play-Along: Jazz Standards— Michael Sweeney & Mike Steinel. At last, a jazz play-along book for developing players! In addition to being a perfect introduction to some of the best-known jazz standards, this book includes hints for improvising on each tune, a guide to jazz articulations, plus a scale/chord correlation chart. Biographical sketches of key jazz figures are also included. And, if that wasn't enough, each tune comes with its own sample solo for reference or performance. The professionally recorded audio CD also includes tempo adjustment software for use in your computer (CD-ROM) with a choice of full recordings with melody, or rhythm section only. Titles included are: Now's the Time, Killer Joe, Blue Bossa, C-Jam Blues, Footprints, Song for My Father, Autumn Leaves, Freddie Freeloader, St. Thomas and Blue Train. The rhythm section book also includes bass lines, piano voicings and drum patterns. Careful attention has been given to this series to make it stylistically appropriate for each instrument. This is excellent training material and a lot of fun for developing players! 2480214 Book/CD Bb, Eb & C Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.99 2480215 Book/CD Flute, F Horn, Tuba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.99 2480216 Book/CD Rhythm Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.99 Essential Elements Jazz Play-Along: The Blues—Michael Sweeney, Paul Murtha & Mike Steinel. Welcome to the exciting world of jazz improvisation! Whether used as a supplement to the Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble method book or just by itself, this play-along book and CD- ROM will help students in creating their own improvised solos. The recordings feature professional jazz players performing familiar jazz classics and provide an excellent model for playing in a jazz style. In addition, sample solos are provided as a guide for creating effective melodies. An added feature on the CD-ROM is a software program for changing the tempo of any of the recorded tracks! When used in a computer, "The Amazing Slow Downer" will allow students to adjust the tempo without changing the pitch. Includes 10 blues classics: All Blues; Bags' Groove; Blue 'N Boogie; Blue Monk; Blues in Frankie's Flat; Blues in the Closet; Cold Duck Time; St. Louis Blues; Straight No Chaser and Tenor Madness. 10335884 Book/CD Bb, Eb & C Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.99 10335885 Book/CD Flute, F Horn, Tuba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.99 10335886 Book/CD Rhythm Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15.99 PERFECT INTRODUCTIONS! In addition to being perfect introductions to some of the most familiar jazz and blues standards, these book/CD combinations include hints for improvising on each tune, a guide to jazz articulations, plus a scale/chord correlation chart. Biographical sketches of key jazz figures are also included. See more jazz play-alongs at jwpepper.com.

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