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 72 jazz ensemble Go to cart Jazz/Rock & Funk easy H Green OnionsBooker T. Jones/arr. Roger Holmes. Your students will feel so cool playing this one! It's the slow-cooking, minor-key rock- shuffle tune that became a trademark for Booker T. & the M.G.'s. Although the written-out solos are scored for alto or tenor and trumpet, the chord changes are so easy that anyone could solo on them. This will be a guaranteed favorite with your band! Highly recommended! 2472906 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 n Grooved Pavement AheadBrad Ciechomski. The funky groove starts right away and never lets up in this accessible rock chart for young jazz bands. Punchy lines coupled with colorful harmonies set this piece apart. The solos are for anyone with the scale sheets for all instruments, or the suggested solos included in all the parts. A special feature is the drummer trading with the ensemble near the end. There are also options for reduced or expanded instrumentations. Part of the First Place for Jazz Series, this is sure to be a crowd pleaser! 10521238 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Happy (from "Despicable Me 2")Pharrell Williams/arr. John Berry. Here's an easy yet great-sounding chart on the hit song from "Despicable Me 2" by Pharrell Williams that just never seems to get old! The melody is skillfully bounced from section to section, and there are no solos required. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, this will be a real favorite. Highly recommended! 10461390 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 4 Hip Hug Herarr. Rick Stitzel. This tune is an excellent example of classic R&B funk from the influential '60s band Booker T. & the MGs. With its infectious style and riff-based melodies, this tune never grows old. The solo section in this easy chart can be played by a trumpet soloist or the entire trumpet section. It's playable with optional reduced or augmented instrumentations, and includes written-out bass lines and piano voicings. Pure fun for young jazz bands and their audiences! Highly recommended! 10759354 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 4 I Heard It Through the Grapevinearr. Paul Murtha. This familiar Motown hit features an unmistakable style and sound that has remained popular for five decades! Recorded by a number of artists, the version by Marvin Gaye is considered an R&B classic. Featuring a haunting melody, this appealing version for jazz ensemble features every section of the band as well as a brief written or improvised solo for alto sax. Additional offerings include chord/scale sheets in all keys and fully notated bass lines and piano voicings. Plus, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10681399 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H The Incredibles (Medley)Michael Giacchino/ arr. Paul Murtha. Here are the main themes from this highly successful animated movie arranged for younger jazz bands! With its unique mix of spy/ adventure music reminiscent of the '60s and with a touch of cool jazz, it's perfect for jazz ensembles. This one is sure to be a hit with your players and add something different to your next performance! 10005189 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H The Jazz PoliceGordon Goodwin/arr. Victor Lopez. Here's a very hip jazz/rock adaptation of Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band chart for developing jazz ensembles. It's true to the original style and concept, but made accessible for the real world. The driving bass and funky lines will engage the band, the audience and you. Features include written solos for alto and tenor sax, and a lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff. Optional parts are included for flute, horn in F, baritone and tuba.You know your band will be all over this chart! It's hot! Very highly recommended! 10093090 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n Jive SambaNat Adderley/arr. Terry White. This jazz standard is a medium Latin/rock chart and a great tune by Nat Adderley for young players. The solos are written out for tenor sax (cued for alto sax), trumpet 1 (cued for trombone). The lead trumpet range goes to written E top space, and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Excellent chart, no jive! Highly recommended! 10353490 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 Learn to Flyarr. John Berry. This rocker recorded by the Foo Fighters has remained a favorite ever since its release in 1999. John Berry expertly trades the melody around from section to section in this great-sounding chart for young players that requires no solos. Also, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10617920 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 4 M BistroDean Sorenson. Here's a young jazz band chart that starts strong and keeps right on going! Groovy lines and funky grooves make this a must-have. Additional features include moderate ranges, notated rhythm section parts, and an open solo section. Written solos are included and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. M Bistro is a fun chart for instruction and performance! 10758605 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 H Mercy, Mercy, MercyJosef Zawinul/arr. Mike Story. A must-have chart for every young jazz band! This classic jazz/rock favorite by Joe Zawinul is masterfully arranged for young jazz bands with an easy rock feel by Mike Story. This chart has a simple written out piano solo, a trumpet 1 range to written D fourth line, a tempo at about 100 beats per minute, and a very catchy melody. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. It will sound great and it's easy to play, enough said! Highly recommended! 10355608 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 n Mercy, Mercy, MercyJosef Zawinul/arr. Robert Woods. Joe Zawinul's perennial jazz favorite gets a really accessible and solid treatment in this arrangement that is modeled after the legendary Cannonball Adderly Quintet recording from 1966. The happy, gospel-rock style is one that is always fun to hear and play and now young jazz players can experience it in this easiest version published to date. It's scored for full jazz ensemble instrumentation, but will sound full and complete with a minimum of 3 saxes (AAT), 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, piano, bass and drums. Highly recommended! 10029141 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Moves Like Jaggerarr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Maroon 5 with Christina Aguilera, this infectious dance tune is popular on the airwaves as well as in television commercials. With catchy riffs and a driving rock style, Paul Murtha's chart is skillfully scored to give everyone a taste of the melody. An optional, flexible solo section is included. Additional features include suggested solos, chord/scale sheets in all keys, and options for reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10343806 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Mustang SallyBonny Rice/arr. Victor Lopez. Mustang Sally is a terrific pop/rock classic for young jazz ensembles that really works! This nice little chart by Victor Lopez features a written solo for alto sax, a trumpet 1 range to written E top space and you can even expand your band if needed with the included optional parts for flute, clarinet and vibraphone. Also playable with optional reduced instrumentation, the tempo is set at about 126 BPM. Ride on, Sally, ride on! Highly recommended! 10355612 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 Peter GunnHenry Mancini/arr. Paul Murtha. One of the classic TV themes of all time! Paul Murtha's authentic sounding arrangement for young players includes a short, written solo for alto sax along with all the familiar ensemble passages. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. You can't go wrong with this one! Highly recommended! 10297522 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 n Play that Funky MusicRobert Parissi/arr. Mike Story. Yes, your young band can get funky- but only arranger Mike Story can take a pop tune like Play That Funky Music and make it come alive for the young jazz ensemble. Simple rhythms, effective and colorful harmonies, and easy written solos for trumpet and trombone are only a few highlights. Easy to assemble and great fun! Optional reduced or expanded instrumentation. 10071748 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 RebootVince Gassi. Here's a drivin', kind of funky rock chart that'll grab you with its infectious hook and way cool, blues-centric melody. Check out the short written solos for alto sax 1 and trumpet 1 and by the way, don't miss the very hip bridge. A modulation steps it up a notch and the brass parts are reasonable. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10277512 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 n Rock You Like a Hurricanearr. Paul Murtha. Recorded in 1984 by the German rock group Scorpions, this classic hard rock hit remains popular in today's culture thanks to sporting events, video games, TV and film. The features include a "shredding" introduction leading to a full ensemble statement and short written solos for alto sax, trombone and trumpet. This version for jazz band is easy to learn, yet remains true to the original and will sound great with young players. It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. A rock anthem! 10490305 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 4 Seven Nation ArmyJack White/arr. Paul Murtha. Featuring one of the most powerful riffs of the rock era, this hit recorded by The White Stripes in 2003 is arranged here in a hard-hitting version for younger players. No solos are required and the melody is skillfully passed around from section to section. Fully-notated bass lines and piano voicings are included, and it's playable with optional reduced or augmented instrumentations. Lots of fun and highly recommended! 10775172 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Shut Up and Dancearr. John Berry. Recorded by the American alternative rock band Walk the Moon, this contemporary rock hit features a driving pulse and catchy melodic lines. With the melody traded between the saxes and trumpets, this accessible chart also features plenty of solid, full-ensemble scoring. No solos are required, and a full band statement rounds out this infectious and instantly recognizable song. Playable with optional expanded or reduced instrumentations, this one will make a big splash with audiences and students! Highly recommended! 10556784 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Sideways Walking DogZachary Smith. Sideways Walking Dog features a Latin/rock groove at around 180 bpm with very simple rhythms and a great melody line. Additional features include easy brass ranges, a written solo for tenor sax, and written-out drum fills. Clever, plus easy to play, plus well-written equals a quality chart! Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10452072 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 n SidewinderLee Morgan/arr. Paul Murtha. There aren't many jazz standards written in a rock style, and this Lee Morgan tune is one of the best! Now available for younger bands, with a funky bossa groove and hot horn punches! 2454833 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Steep and DeepJeff Jarvis. Given the widespread popularity and accessibility of this writer's funk charts, you'll enjoy this original for developing groups. It's an easier funk tune and features melodic content without the usual double-time 16th-note figures. A solid introduction sets up a tuneful melody, and the funk groove is coupled with a rich chord progression that provides plenty of audience and player appeal. Solo sheets for Eb, Bb, C and Bass Clef instruments are offered for the open solo section and the chart is playable by as few as 9 and as many as 17 players. It also includes a guitar chord chart and optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba, and vibes. Nice! 10191212 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 4 Jazz Combo Pak No. 44 (Christmas)—arr. Mark Taylor. Flexibility abounds in this small group set including four beloved holiday treasures. Containing parts for Bb, Eb, and C Instruments plus Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums, the instrumentation can accommodate almost any combination of horns and rhythm section. This budget-stretching set includes: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer; I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day; It Came Upon the Midnight Clear and O, Little Town of Bethlehem. Audio tracks are available online from the publisher. Perfect for your holiday gigs! Very highly recommended! 10759372 Combo with Online Audio Access (3-Plus Horns & Rhythm Section). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 4 Jazz Combo Pak No. 45 (The Beatles)—arr. Mark Taylor. Jazz Combo Pak No. 45 contains four complete favorites made famous by The Beatles: Blackbird; Can't Buy Me Love; And I Love Her and Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds. The set includes parts for Bb, Eb and C instruments plus Piano, Guitar, Bass and Drums for ultimate instrumentation flexibility. Audio tracks are available online from the publisher. 10759374 Combo with Online Audio Access (3-Plus Horns & Rhythm Section). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 NEW SMALL GROUP JAZZ PAKS These new three-plus horns and rhythm section charts include four holiday favorites or four iconic tunes from The Beatles! See more jazz combo paks at jwpepper.com.