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 48 jazz ensemble Go to cart Ballads medium-easy / medium to advanced n A Child Is BornThad Jones/arr. Mike Carubia. Thad Jones' most popular and unforgettable composition will provide your players with a great ballad experience. Mike Carubia's tasteful arrangement captures all the charm of the original without the difficulty, and features a written piano and optional flute melody to start the second chorus. Also appropriate for holiday performances, A Child is Born will capture the hearts of your audiences and the young musicians who play this soulful tune. Highly recommended! 10280869 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 4 Come SundayDuke Ellington/arr. Rick Hirsch. Oh yeah, a beautiful straight-eighth Ellington ballad! Come Sunday is played around 84 bpm with gorgeous voicings throughout. There are suggested or improvised solos for tenor and trombone, very easy brass ranges, and all the usual optional parts to include vibes for expanded instrumentations. Very playable and very satisfying! 10753974 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 4 Don't Forget (Renato's Theme)Pat Metheny/ arr. Bob Curnow. A beautiful, concise, yet elegant ballad, Bob Curnow once again turns one of Pat Metheny's amazing compositions into an arrangement meant for a big band. Don't Forget (Renato's Theme) features a few short moments at the beginning and end for piano, but this chart is really about the ensemble. There is no improvisation, and all woodwind doubles are optional throughout. This piece will present audiences with a calm and pensive atmosphere, delivering a nice touch to any concert program. 10759910 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 Embraceable YouGeorge Gershwin/arr. Roy Phillippe. Gorgeous, simply gorgeous! This tender, sweet arrangement captures the essence of the Gershwin ballad. Your students can get some good experience recognizing the diminished chords found here. Stylistically it's right on the money, yet it's very playable. A stunning chart! 2443166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 Europa (Earth's Cry, Heaven's Smile)Santana & Coster/arr. Victor Lopez. Europa is a terrific rock ballad for your tenor sax soloist with no improvisation, and is all written and they just don't get any better than this. The features include a lead trumpet range to written D fourth line, lots of unison ensemble passages plus optional flute, clarinet, auxiliary percussion and vibes parts. A fail-safe tenor showcase that is a huge confidence builder. Our highest recommendation! 10355586 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Goodbye My HeartMike Smukal. A haunting lyrical melody, lush voicings and dynamic contrasts are but a few of the winning features of this alto sax feature. This ballad at an accessible grade level also has some spots where the full band really sparkles and a chorus where the lead trumpet shines and gives the soloist a little break. The solo is entirely notated and changes are provided for embellishment or improvisation if desired. This chart is a winner! Highly recommended! 10011928 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 I Dreamed a Dream (from "Les Miserables") arr. Roger Holmes. Here's the touching ballad from the landmark musical and recent motion picture "Les Miserables" in a nicely paced and solidly scored arrangement for younger jazz ensembles. With no solos, it's a beautiful change of pace for any performance occasion. Highly recommended! 10374174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n I Remember CliffordBenny Golson/arr. Mike Vax. One of, if not the most tasteful jazz ballads ever written, this is a superb showcase for your flugelhorn or trumpet soloist. Exceptionally nice! 2086288 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 If I Could FlyMike Smukal. Feature your tenor sax soloist on this lush ballad that has a hint of Latin. This chart weaves and contrasts minor and major harmonies and is a superb chart for developing players with the lead trumpet range only to top line written F. Additionally, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentation. The tenor solo is all written out and the rhythm section parts are very clear. An excellent vehicle for your tenor sax player. Highly recommended! 10028079 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n In a Sentimental MoodDuke Ellington/ arr. Mark Taylor. No one handles Ellington for younger ensembles better than Mark Taylor, and this well-crafted arrangement shows why. Although Mark uses a written trumpet solo on the bridge, the main theme is handled by the full ensemble playing primarily tutti rhythms. Included are solos for trumpet and tenor (written or ad lib.) then a brief double time swing section featuring the entire ensemble. We think the Duke himself would have liked this one. Highly recommended! 2702198 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 4 In Your Dreams...Paul Clark. In Your Dreams... is an exceptional ballad feature for solo trombone or tenor saxophone. The rhythmic and technical demands are minimal allowing rehearsal time to focus on musicality and interpretation. The solo part and the rhythm section parts are fully-notated, and frequent trading off between the soloist and band will help limit fatigue. You'll get big returns on very little investment of time with this outstanding ballad. Lovely! 10757054 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 n MistyErrol Garner/arr. Mike Lewis. You'll want to have this timeless standard in your library! A gentle opening builds to an unforgettable climax, with your alto and trumpet soloists getting to share the solo spotlight. Powerful ensemble scoring makes the big band sound come alive. Great for working on phrasing and style. 2442994 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n My Funny ValentineRichard Rodgers/arr. Sammy Nestico. Feature either trumpet or flugel on this creative arrangement of a timeless standard. Written in ballad style, there's some nice ensemble scoring and a brief, easy section in 3/4. Definitely a top choice for younger bands! 2328144 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 H My Funny ValentineRichard Rodgers/arr. Mike Smukal. Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart gave the jazz world this beautiful ballad, and arranger Mike Smukal sets it as a lush trumpet or flugelhorn solo feature. The entire solo is notated and can effectively be performed with no improvisation. It also features a wonderful double-time section with everything written out, easy ranges, some nice substitute chords and lush harmonies. This arrangement includes optional parts for flute, horn in F, baritone and tuba. This is an exceptional chart at an accessible level! Highly recommended! 10049705 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 The Nearness of YouHoagy Carmichael/arr. Mark Taylor. Although the first hit recording of this enduring standard was by the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1940, Hoagy Carmichael's The Nearness of You has remained popular through the ages with recordings by countless performers. Set here as a solo feature for flugelhorn or trumpet, the soft Latin/ballad style and lush accompaniment parts help make this one particularly attractive. The solo is completely written, and the soloist can improvise around the melody if desired. Here is an ideal way to feature an emerging soloist! 10522938 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Night MistLarry Neeck. With a haunting melody, this minor-key ballad is the perfect feature for promising alto saxophone or trumpet/flugelhorn soloists. The featured solo part is fully written, although some embellishment by the soloist is an option. The well-scored ensemble provides solid support for the soloist, and the band also has its moment in the spotlight with a lush interlude. Sophisticated, yet accessible! 10518279 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 H Prayer Meetin'Matt Harris. Feature a young pianist with this gospel style ballad. The solo is entirely notated except for a short section where the pianist needs to improvise over an easy 4-bar sequence. The slow, infectious groove is perpetuated by fully notated rhythm section parts, trumpets in harmon mutes at times and full band passages. There's an open solo section for soloists of choice that is written or improvised. This chart can be played with a few as 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone, piano, bass and drums, but is scored for full jazz ensemble instrumentation. 10031755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Round MidnightWilliams & Monk/arr. Mike Smukal. It's always good programming to include a ballad and here's a warm and tender ballad feature for your tenor sax player. This timeless jazz tune, recorded by countless jazz artists, is scored for developing groups by arranger Mike Smukal. He adds the lush harmony you would expect and then moves into a double time section, returning to the ballad tempo for the ending. Everything is notated for the soloist and rhythm section. An excellent ballad showcase! Highly recommended! Optional expanded instrumentation. 10277614 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n SamanthaSammy Nestico. This beautiful contemporary ballad features your tenor sax in front of some nice ensemble work. Sammy wrote this chart for Count Basie, and we're glad he made this arrangement so that all bands can add this one to their repertoire. Very pretty! 2314854 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 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 l Summer ShowerNeil Yorke-Slader. Summer Shower is an imaginative rock ballad for developing groups featuring inventive harmonies that make it sound sophisticated and far more difficult than it is. Solo chords are provided for all instruments, important because any player can solo on these accessible chords. Optional supplemental parts are included for flute, clarinet and tuba, and the rhythm section parts are fully notated. Brass ranges: trumpet to written Ab5 and trombone to written Gb4. 10734950 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 n Tomorrow Is Always a Good DayPaul Clark. Tomorrow Is Always a Good Day is a sensational ballad feature for solo trombone or tenor saxophone. This lovely composition begins in a minor key, keeps building to a modulation to major, then builds to a huge, powerful finish! The features include an impressive and accessible solo part, full and lush ensemble support, and an effective ensemble-only interlude. Truly a memorable chart at this or any grade level! Highly recommended! 10518287 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n What Will BeMatt Amy. What Will Be is a slow, rock ballad to feature either alto sax, trombone or trumpet/flugelhorn soloists. With a beautifully conceived melody the solo part is highly emotional, lyrical and appropriate for the style, and is supported by an interesting harmonic progression. The soloist is supported by sweet counter melodies, there's a section for subtle improvisation by the featured soloist, and a recap of the theme before moving on to an ending with a brief solo cadenza. There are options included for reduced or expanded instrumentations and the excellent dynamic contrasts provide additional interest and maintain the direction of the chart. Highly recommended! 10607166 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 Ballads Medium to Advanced 4 And Yet So FarChris Sharp. Jazz groups with a strong lead alto sax player will enjoy this ballad in film noir style. Its smoky harmonies and wistful melody are broken up with a double-time swing section before a powerful reprise at the end. The solo part is mostly written while chord changes are provided for the soloist during the swing section along with an optional suggested solo. A super solo feature for your alto soloist! 10757177 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 50.00 H Angel EyesMatt Dennis/arr. Dave Wolpe. Here is a natural pairing of ballad style with an exceptional standard as a tenor saxophone feature. Beautifully arranged, this chart features lush harmonies, a double-time swing section, and a nice sax section soli with tenor lead. The tenor solo is completely notated and does not require improvisation, although it could be added. The lead trumpet range is to B above the staff, and optional parts are included for expanded instrumentations. Simply gorgeous! 10303786 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . M 52.00 " You guys rock!" — Lisa Butts, Band Director Hanford West High School, Hanford, CA jwpepper.com/festivallists