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71 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] jazz ensemble Go to cart Jazz/Rock & Funk very easy / easy n Spinning Wheelarr. Michael Sweeney. Everyone will instantly recognize this rock classic from the supergroup Blood, Sweat And Tears. The perfect arrangement for teaching rock to young groups, this is also fun to play! 2182491 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 n Squeeze on the KneesDean Sorenson. Let your young jazz band rock on with with this driving rock chart. At 132 bpm it roars from the very first bar! With ultimately flexible instrumentation, it's playable with just four horns and three rhythm on up to standard jazz band instrumentation and beyond. Regardless of the selected instrumentation, it sounds full and complete. Additional options include solo opportunities for all using only the notes from the concert Eb mixolydian scale from the included transposed scale sheet. The solo section can be repeated as many times as necessary with backgrounds cued as desired. For soloists wishing not to improvise, a suggested solo is included in all parts. Squeeze on the Knees is a a great learning tool and performance chart! Highly recommended! 10368191 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 l Take on Mearr. John Berry. The trumpets are in the spotlight in this easy version of the 1985 techno rock classic recorded by the group A-ha. Featuring an energetic rock groove throughout, this arrangement is solidly scored for the entire band. This fun chart requires no solos and it's playable with optional reduced or augmented instrumentations. 10775176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Twist and Shoutarr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by the Beatles in 1963, and years later prominently featured in the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," this catchy rock favorite never grows old. This arrangement gives every section of the band a chance to play the melody at some point, and no solos are required. Easy to learn, this one is sure to be tons of fun for players, parents and audiences everywhere! It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Any way you play, it's highly recommended! 10461406 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 Uma Thurmanarr. John Berry. From the group Fall Out Boy, here is their high-energy rock hit that features a relentless rock beat and quotes from the familiar '60s television series The Munsters. This easy-to-learn arrangement will quickly become one of your students' favorites, and a memorable choice for any performance. It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10625173 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Viva La VidaColdplay/arr. John Berry. Recorded by Coldplay in 2008, Viva La Vida has shown it has staying power with its strong rhythmic base and catchy melodies. This very easy chart will come together quickly with limited rehearsal time. Perfect for young jazz bands, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations and the bass lines and piano voicings are completely notated. 10523764 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 What's Cookin'Victor Lopez. Here's what's cookin'... a Latin/rock chart with a cool melody! Victor Lopez keeps the groove simmering throughout this fun chart. Very easy brass ranges, plenty of optional/alternate parts, and a versatile written solo section so all, some, or one player can solo. Your band will sound great and have fun playing this chart... and learn basic jazz articulation too! Highly recommended! Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10092952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Jazz/Rock & Funk Easy H 25 or 6 to 4Robert Lamm/arr. Mike Story. You know it, you love it! The opening motive is very catchy on this authentic sounding chart on the rock classic made famous by the group Chicago. Master arranger Mike Story works his magic to create an accessible, fun-to-play jazz ensemble chart. Everything you need is written out, including brief solos for trumpet 1, trombone 1 and optional guitar. With easy brass ranges, it's easy to rehearse and play, but still a hard-driving chart. Very nice! Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10277420 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 4 Alligator BoogalooLou 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 . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 n Along for the RideMike Story. What a great title! This fun original is clearly a great rock arrangement for young jazz bands. Additional features include specific articulation notations, easy brass ranges, a written tenor sax solo (the ride), reduced or expanded instrumentation options, plus it's a fun chart to play. This appealing rocker is everything you need! 10593755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 n AngelWes Montgomery/arr. Les Sabina. Here's a Wes Montgomery bossa/rock tune that grooves along at around 145 bpm with the melody line played by tenor 1 and trumpet 2. With very playable ensemble sections and hits, this is a great vehicle for teaching style and ensemble cohesiveness. The solos are written or ad lib for tenor sax and piano, the lead trumpet range is to written E top space, and optional parts are included for vibes, flute, clarinet and more. This one is accessible, solid, and includes nice contrasts. Angel is one you don't want to miss! 10513855 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 ApacheJerry Lordan/arr. John Berry. Originally recorded in 1961 by Jorgen Ingmann, but better known for the 1981 recording by The Sugarhill Gang, this funky hit remains a favorite. Feature your drummer or an additional percussionist (bongos, congas, or timbales) on this solid chart scored for young jazz bands. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, it's highly recommended! 10297524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 n Baby That's What I Need (a.k.a. Walk Tall) arr. Vince Gassi. This tune is better known as Walk Tall and was originally performed by Cannonball Adderley's quintet. It has a gospel flavored R&B groove and the features include a lead trumpet range to written F top line, a written tenor sax solo that trades with the ensemble. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, it's a very cool chart! 10355568 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 n Back in the DayLarry Neeck. Take a retro- rock groove, add some tasty unison licks, and you get Back in the Day, a fun-to-play crowd pleaser perfect for your developing jazz band. Your budding rockers will get a chance to shine in the short solo section with the included suggested solos. Easy to prepare and fun to play, Back in the Day will get your band rockin' like the '60s in no time! Optional reduced instrumentation. 10071414 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n Big SkyDean Sorenson. At about 180 bpm, Big Sky is an easy straight-eighth groove chart with open harmonies and lush colors. Everyone in the band gets a chance to play the melody... even the trombones! The features include moderate ranges, notated rhythm section parts, and an open solo section. Any player can solo with notes from the concert Bb major scale using the included transposed scale sheet, and the solo section can be repeated as many times as necessary with backgrounds cued as desired. For students who wish not to improvise, a suggested solo is included in all parts. Scored for full jazz ensemble, it will sound full and complete with an optional minimum instrumentation of nine players (AAT Saxes, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone and PBD Rhythm). Include more players by using any or all of the included Flute, Clarinet, F Horn, Tuba, and Baritone T.C. parts. This chart will compliment any young jazz band program! 10368173 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 The Blues Brothers Rockin' Soul Revuearr. Paul Murtha. No one brought musical energy and excitement to the stage, TV and film like the Blues Brothers! Here's a concise and accessible medley of their biggest hits, including I Can't Turn You Loose, Soul Man and Gimme Some Lovin.' This one is fun, rocks hard, and is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations! 10522948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 n Budget Stretching Jazz Saver Pack No. 1 Paul Clark, Ken Harris, Larry Neeck & James Swearingen. This budget-saving pack is an outstanding collection of four jazz charts for young players that includes Time Out by Ken Harris, Just Before I Close My Eyes by Larry Neeck, The Preacher Man by Jim Swearingen and Low Rider by Paul Clark. The set includes a swing tune, a solo ballad feature for alto sax or trumpet, and two rock tunes and will provide your group with quality teaching materials as well as audience-friendly music that is sure to please. The full set of four charts is less than half of the cost of the tunes if purchased separately, and the set includes links for free full-performance mp3 downloads of the four charts. 10457909 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Call Me Maybearr. Paul Murtha. Characterized by a strong rhythmic pulse throughout and a catchy melody, this upbeat hit by Carly Rae Jepson will go together quickly and sound great. It requires no solos and is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations! 10374180 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Can You Dig It?George Shutack. This trendy George Shutack original features a funky rock groove that students will love to play over and over. Add to that a strong melody with solid ensemble voicings, and you have a chart that's ideal for young jazz players. Scored for four horns with rhythm section and expandable to full big band, with written or improvised solos for all, and optional parts for expanded instrumentations, this rocker has tons of energy and drive! You'll dig it! 10499207 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 H ChameleonHerbie Hancock/arr. Michael Sweeney. Herbie Hancock's classic funk tune is finally available for younger groups! Mike's arrangement preserves the flavor of the original in a playable arrangement that your students are sure to "get into." 2123396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H The ChickenAlfred Ellis/arr. Mike Story. The original version of The Chicken was released in 2001 and has been a top seller every year. Now Mike Story has arranged it for younger jazz groups without losing the original style and infectious fun! Beginning with a gospel style chorale introduction, the band transitions into a funky rock groove with an easy-to-play and hip bass line. This outstanding chart for young jazz bands features a 16-bar suggested alto sax solo and easy trumpet 1 range to written E top space. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Don't miss it! Our highest recommendation! 10303578 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 n Come Sail AwayDennis DeYoung/arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by the group Styx in 1977, this chart opens in a rock ballad style featuring a written solo for alto saxophone. The mood then shifts to a driving rock pulse displaying the brass on the powerful strains of the chorus. It's playable with as few as 4 saxes, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, piano, bass and drums. Solid rock and roll for young players! 10016140 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Contents Under PressureVince Gassi. Here's a funky rock chart for young jazz bands, played at about 120 bpm. A written solo for tenor sax, accessible brass ranges, a catchy melody, and clear articulations are additional features. The easy stop-time section after the solo is especially effective and offers opportunities for some easy drum fills. All this, plus it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Get your funk on! 10593751 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 4 Evil Waysarr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H Frankensteinarr. Paul Murtha. It's the 1973 Rock classic from the Edgar Winter Group! Carefully adapted for younger groups with reasonable ranges and solid scoring, your players will have a blast with this one! Also includes written or ad lib. solos for alto and/or trumpet. Rock on! 2476959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 4 Funk ZoneDoug 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 . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 n Grabbin' Some AirDean Sorenson. Get your program off the ground! Grabbin' Some Air is an exciting funk chart with catchy melodies and punchy figures that recall the great horn bands. At about 100 bpm, this easy chart features completely flexible instrumentation and is playable by any four horns and rhythm section on up to standard jazz ensemble instrumentation and beyond. Regardless of the selected instrumentation, it will sound full and complete. Young soloists can improvise using only the notes of the concert D natural minor scale with the included transposed scale sheet. Any instrument can solo, and the solo section can be repeated as many times as necessary with backgrounds cued as desired. For soloists wishing not to improvise, there is a suggested solo included in all parts. Tons of teaching opportunities here! Highly recommended! 10368181 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 e Pepper Guarantee Return anytime for full credit. Satisfaction Guaranteed.