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91 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] jazz ensemble Go to cart Pop Hits medium-easy / medium to advanced n Mercy, Mercy, MercyJosef Zawinul/arr. Dallas Burke. This sultry jazz standard from Joe Zawinul has been covered by so many artists through the years, it's hard to keep count. This dynamic jazz ensemble arrangement begins with the feel of the original combo version as tenor sax plays a written or ad lib solo before the band enters to crank up the energy. Next, trumpet 2 has a written or improvised solo before the entire ensemble eloquently reintroduces the theme. Things heat up quickly as the entire ensemble shouts with a funky chorus before the ending. Your band is going to shine with this great arrangement of a super standard! 10280573 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 New York State of MindBilly Joel/arr. John Berry. First recorded by Billy Joel in 1976, this timeless classic was never a hit on the charts, but over the years has become a fan favorite and boasts countless covers from a diverse range of artists including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, The Muppets, and the cast of Glee. Here is a terrific medium swing setting playable by young jazz ensembles that is sure to be a hit with audiences everywhere! 10343804 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Old Time Rock and Rollarr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Bob Seger, this hard-hitting classic rock tune continues to be a favorite. Saxes are featured on the melody and there is a flexible solo section for any combination of alto sax, trumpet or trombone. Suggested solos plus scale/chord sheets in all keys are included. Sure to be a hit with players and audiences! 10188507 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Play that Funky MusicRobert Parissi/arr. Victor Lopez. Fun and excitement will be had by all with this riff-based classic funk chart! There are no solos... just plenty of funky groove plus a call-and- response section and tonal shifts that constantly kick it up a notch. The lead trumpet range is to written top line F sharp. Keep the funky juices flowing! 10011938 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 RosannaDavid Paich/arr. Victor Lopez. Rosanna was a huge hit in the '80s from the group Toto, with a great hook that still resonates today! This chart begins with a big introduction and transitions to a more subdued style while the syncopated melodic lines keeps it flowing. Everyone gets a chance at the melodic hook, and there's a very effective building of intensity to the melody. Great tune, nice chart! Highly recommended! 10513895 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 H Runaway Babyarr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Bruno Mars, this contemporary rock tune is actually a throwback to an earlier time reminiscent of the James Brown funk style. Featuring an energetic pulse that never quits along with a catchy melody, this chart is a real showstopper! The solo section includes options for alto, trumpet, or trombone with suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys. Pure excitement! 10317268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Seven Nation Armyarr. Dallas Burke. Here's a unique chart that really works! You'll love the chance to showcase some extreme dynamic contrasts with your group as they go from soft to rockin' the auditorium on this classic tune from the White Stripes. The solo section can feature any or all your soloists while the rhythm section continues the hook. Student players will dig playing this hard- rock groove! 10456834 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 H The Shadow of Your SmileJohnny Mandel/ arr. Roy Phillippe. Every now and then it comes along, a ballad so hauntingly beautiful that it may just be the highlight of your concert! This is one such gem. After a solo piano introduction, the familiar minor melody is gently taken up by the band. Alto sax and trumpet both get solo passages but, for the most part, it is the ensemble effort that makes this chart one of the best. 2467744 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Shakey Groundarr. Paul Murtha. This 1975 tune by the Temptations is one of their later hits, co-written by Funkadelic guitarist Eddie Hazel and decidedly 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 . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson/arr. Dave Mills. This funk/rock hit from Michael Jackson's 1987 Bad album was re-done by the group Alien Ant Farm to hit the charts decades later. The optional solo section features room for trumpet and/or trombone solos. 10456836 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Sweet Home ChicagoRobert Johnson/ arr. Roger Holmes. Made famous by The Blues Brothers, this hard-hitting blues classic is sure to become an instant favorite with jazz bands and audiences. A driving shuffle groove and solid scoring for the entire ensemble are featured throughout in this great chart that will become a staple of your library! Highly recommended! 10343798 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 4 That's Lifearr. John Berry. Composed in 1963, it wasn't until Frank Sinatra released his iconic version in 1966 that this familiar tune solidified its place in popular culture. In this medium-slow version for developing players, John Berry spreads the melody around to all sections starting with the trombones on the first statement. With skillful scoring throughout, there is a short solo for trumpet and a tutti ensemble shout for an appropriate finish. 10759344 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Treasurearr. Victor Lopez. This Bruno Mars pop hit will sound great in any performance setting. Treasure features a cool rock groove at 116 bpm with a nice hook, no solos, and a lead trumpet range to written F top line. With a hip ensemble interlude, every toe will be tapping from beat one! Includes optional wind and vibraphone parts for expanded instrumentations. 10452106 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Use MeBill Withers/arr. Rick Stitzel. Featured on the TV series "The Voice" performed by Ray Boudreaux, this hit from the 1970s is typical of the infectious bluesy style of composer/singer Bill Withers. Here's a funky chart for younger players, and soloing couldn't be easier on the two-chord vamp. This one includes suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys. Smart and stylish! 10523760 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 H VehicleJames Peterik/arr. Ralph Ford. Here's a powerhouse arrangement of this rock classic that will motivate your students and excite your audiences. It's got plenty of solid full-band writing as well as sectional solis and trades. Trombone 1 is featured for a chorus with a written-out solo and a brief cadenza, and the lead trumpet range is up to an optional written A. This is a must-have rock chart that is highly recommended! 10011915 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Walk the Dinosaurarr. John Wasson. This catchy funk tune was recorded by Was (Not Was) in 1987, but more recently popularized in pop culture including the movies "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs," "The Flintstones," and "Super Mario Bros." This funky version shows why some tunes just never go out of style. Included is a suggested solo for tenor sax and the signature chant "boom, boom, ack-a lack-a lack-a boom." Pure fun! 10317277 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 l What a Wonderful World (Little Big Band) arr. Michael Philip Mossman. Famously recorded by Louis Armstrong, this chart is set in a moderate cha-cha style for a creative version of a classic melody. Even in this flexible instrumentation, little big band format there is an amazing variety of textures, harmonies and dynamics. The solo space is flexible and can be used to feature a number of different soloists. 10667356 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 4 Who Are YouPeter Townshend/arr. John Wasson. Recorded by The Who back in 1971 and used as the theme for TV's CSI, here is a signature rock anthem from one of the hardest rockin' bands ever. This driving chart for developing players will liven up any performance occasion! 10759350 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 4 Wipe Outarr. Dallas Burke. Your audience will go wild with this accessible solo feature for your drummer! This version of Wipeout plays homage to the Surfaris original with plenty of drum solos, but adds a modern-day sound with dynamic horn licks. The middle of the chart transitions to a James Brown-style funk section, then to swing for the solo section before returning to the original rock groove. The ultimate crowd-pleaser! 10752093 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 4 You're Welcome (from "Moana")Lin- Manuel Miranda/arr. John Wasson. From the hit movie "Moana," this easy-going song adapts beautifully for jazz ensemble with its tuneful theme and reggae/shuffle style. The melody is passed around the ensemble with the saxes, followed by the trumpets, and then trombones. Also included is a short written solo for trumpet with a distinctive stop-time accompaniment. 10759346 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Pop Hits Medium to Advanced Baby Elephant WalkHenry Mancini/arr. Mike Tomaro. Everyone knows this Henry Mancini favorite, but not like this! Mike Tomaro has gleefully twisted the well-known melody into a New Orleans-style second line groove for jazz ensemble! The signature bass line is still there (well, sort of), and is augmented with riffs and punches by various sections of the band. Including a flexible solo section and also a full ensemble shout, this chart is a real treat! Suggested solos, chord/scale sheets in all keys, written-out bass lines and piano voicings are all included. Highly recommended! 10522912 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 55.00 n Beauty and the BeastAlan Menken/arr. Gordon Goodwin. Gordon Goodwin pays tribute to the great Count Basie on this famous Disney tune. With a slow Basie groove, solos for piano and tenor sax, dynamics galore, and a fabulous shout chorus, this is a fantastic chart from start to finish. As performed by Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band. 10012004 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . MA 70.00 H BlackbirdLennon & McCartney/arr. Mike Tomaro. Perhaps one of the Beatles' lesser known tunes, Blackbird remains one of their most creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro's smooth setting uses a blend of light funk along with a brief samba section to create a truly outstanding effect. The theme is stated simply in the beginning by trumpet, followed by an array of orchestrational textures and harmonies. Highly recommended! 10098755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00 n Blues Brothers Revuearr. Roger Holmes. Fun and exciting, this rousing production number features those rompin' tunes made famous by the Blues Brothers! A great way to provide something a little different at your next jazz concert, this invigorating medley includes Everybody Needs Somebody to Love, Soul Man, Soul Finger, and I Can't Turn You Loose. Yep, they're all there..count 'em! Highly recommended! 10005181 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 55.00 H Bohemian RhapsodyFreddie Mercury/arr. Rick Hirsch. Yes, this is for real! Queen's magnum opus, in a jazz language, orchestrated for big band, with jazz solos for Trombone (also cued in Trumpet 5/ Flugelhorn) and Alto or Baritone Sax thrown in for good measure. Additional features include multiple tempos and feels ranging from 76 to 304 bpm, to styles including an a cappella sax soli introduction, jazz ballad with double time, shuffle, and swing sections culminating in a rubato ending. This is a major work for jazz ensemble at 9 to 10 minutes that students and players will want to work on. Solid saxophone parts, tempo changes, mature brass figures, and a whole lot of fun! Instrumentation: 5 Saxes (AATTB), 5 Trumpets (on Flugelhorns), 4 Trombones (3 Tenors and 1 Bass), Guitar, Piano, Bass and Drums, with optional parts for Flute and Vibes. The lead trumpet range goes to written high D with an optional F, and the rhythm section parts are fully notated. 10371013 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . A 70.00 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 " Your website has been my search engine tool of choice when finding music of any type." — Rudy Cordeiro, School Music Director Herndon, VA