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73 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] jazz ensemble Go to cart Jazz/Rock & Funk easy / medium-easy Uptown Funk!arr. Michael Sweeney. From Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, this monster hit is the perfect throwback to a funky R&B style! This arrangement for younger players features modest ranges and repetitive yet authentic-sounding rhythms. This outstanding chart is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, and the bass lines and piano voicings are written. No solos are required, just a little attitude! Our highest recommendation! 10522944 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 n Watermelon ManHerbie Hancock/arr. Chris Sharp. This accessible chart on Herbie Hancock's funk/rock classic is everything you would want it to be... playable, infectious and in the groove! There's a written or improvised solo for trumpet with easy changes as well as great ensemble passages. Timeless and cool, this tune never gets old! Highly recommended! 10050987 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 55.00 4 We Are Familyarr. Paul Murtha. In the height of the disco era, this tune recorded by Sister Sledge caught fire on the R&B pop charts in 1979. Here is a great-sounding and funky version for younger players. There are no solos, all horn sections get their chance with the melody, and there's a unique and effective rhythm-section-only interlude. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Written-out bass lines and piano voicings are included. Every audience will know this familiar tune! 10681401 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 4 You Can't Stop the Beat (from "Hairspray") arr. John Berry. From the hit musical "Hairspray," here is the show-stopping production number in a dynamic arrangement for younger ensembles. Featuring a fast-paced rock groove and hard- hitting brass figures, this is sure to sound impressive with almost any jazz band. It's a bright rocker filled with fun, excitement and attitude. There are no solos and the bass line is pure fun to hear and play. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, this chart is highly recommended! 10667348 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 You're Still a Young Manarr. Mike Story. Here's a soulful yet accessible treatment of this Tower of Power hit song. This chart is played at about 128 bpm in 3/4 time, and the trumpet 1 range is to written E top space. Including a written tenor sax 1 melody solo, it's a superb chart in every respect. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10452082 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 Jazz/Rock & Funk Medium-Easy n 1.21 GigawattsRich Woolworth. This high energy, up-tempo jazz/rock original has plenty of space for your drummer to "get his fill." It's also a great vehicle for your soloists to jam over a fast- paced rocker! 10094905 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 H Act Your AgeGordon Goodwin/arr. Peter Blair. Arranger Peter Blair has taken the hot Gordon Goodwin chart Act Your Age and revised it for developing players. "Slick and funky" describes this very accessible arrangement. There are written solos for 1st alto (cued for 2nd alto) and a 1st trumpet solo cued in all four trumpet parts. The lead trumpet has a written A above the staff, but technically this chart is not difficult and will come together quickly to earn a spot in your program. The band will love it, too! Highly recommended! Optional expanded instrumentation. 10093092 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 AfricaPaich & Porcaro/arr. Ralph Ford. Here's a wonderful take on the group Toto's classic rock tune from the '80s. It's solidly scored throughout and sounds amazingly like the original while remaining accessible for developing jazz bands. With nice dynamic contrasts, an uncomplicated melodic line, and a medium rock groove, this chart is one that younger players can really dig into, yet it will sound mature when performed by a more advanced group. More features include: half-note tempo of 90 bpm; written or ad lib solos for alto sax 1 and trombone 1; trumpet 1 range to written G on top of the staff; and optional parts for flute, clarinet and vibes. Great tune, fine chart! 10513875 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 H Aftershock!Larry Barton. This funky rock chart sure is easy enough...but we won't tell anyone! It's bold and contemporary with a big sound and huge impact, along with reasonable ranges and technical demands. An open solo section with written suggested solos and very easy changes will really build confidence in improvising. And, the most amazing thing is that such a playable chart sounds so darn hot! 2347961 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 All About That Bassarr. Victor Lopez. You know it, you love it! This Meghan Trainor megahit is set at around 136 bpm with a solid rock groove, has no solos, and will be a favorite with students and audiences. This Victor Lopez arrangement bounces the melody from section to section, features very easy trumpet ranges, and includes optional parts for expanded instrumentations. The rhythm section, trombone 4 and bari sax carry the bass line while the ensemble rocks along. Hey, it's all about this chart! 10513887 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n Area 51Larry Barton. A biting rock groove highlights this high-energy chart for mid-level bands! Everything about this chart is really playable, from ranges to rhythms, so your band will be performance-ready in no time at all. Includes an open solo section over easy rock chords, which is a great way to let everybody stretch out with a little improv work. 2419828 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 38.00 BackatownTroy Andrews/arr. John Wasson. From Trombone Shorty's acclaimed CD Backatown, here is the hot title cut arranged for big band in a funky medium tempo. Combining the elements of New Orleans second line and contemporary rock styles, this unique chart features a blend of catchy riffs, solid ensemble passages, and stop-time breaks. There are short written or ad lib solos for trumpet and tenor. This chart exudes a spirited and unmistakable New Orleans swagger! 10490289 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 4 BacklashDonald Pickett/arr. Mike Kamuf. Backlash is a superb jazz/rock chart! Played at around 144 bpm, it's a well-written chart in every way with superb ensemble sections, a hip interlude that builds into a big shout chorus, written or improvised solos for trumpet and alto sax, and the lead trumpet range is to written G. Extra parts are included for optional augmented instrumentations as well as an optional vibraphone part. This chart will definitely make your band shine. Highly recommended! 10753986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Backrow PoliticsGordon Goodwin/arr. Peter Blair. Peter Blair has adapted this chart for young players from Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band chart and it sizzles, yet is accessible! A trumpet section feature with a straight-eighth groove, there are available written trumpet solos for all four parts and the 1st trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. Optional parts are included for expanded instrumentation. An exciting chart for sure! Highly recommended! 10355570 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n Bari, Bari Good!Andy Clark. Here's a super chart to feature the sax player who hardly ever gets the "good" parts! Your bari sax player will love getting some air time in this gospel-rock chart! It includes an open solo section for the bari sax, or any other soloist of your choice. It's a very appealing tune with a big solid sound. 2468254 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 n Bari-ed Alive!Erik Sherburne. Here's a straight-ahead, rockin' bari sax solo feature set at 156 bpm. The ensemble has a lot of exposure and the writing has a ton of style. The changes are a variation on the blues form with a little bit of mixed modes to give it just the right feel to suit the title. The solo is entirely written, with some optional sections for improvising. Your brass can bop and dance in the background with their subtle hits that set up the melody, making for an entertaining performance to win over your audiences. If you haven't had a bari sax feature for a while, then this one will be a great choice! 10607066 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n Beat ItMichael Jackson/arr. Dallas Burke. From the best-selling album of all time, Thriller, this rock classic from Michael Jackson makes a superb jazz band tune your students and audiences will enjoy. The brass get a chance to shine in a range that's right in the pocket and there are short written or ad- lib solos to feature alto sax, tenor sax and trumpet. Don't miss the short, but effective a cappella section. Bass trombone and bari sax players will dig playing this bass line! 10456814 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 The Best of Sly & The Family Stonearr. John Wasson. Sly and the Family Stone was a pivotal funk band of the late 1960s pioneering a fusion of funk, rock and soul. Who can forget their landmark performance at Woodstock in 1969? This exciting medley of hits includes Dance to the Music, I Want to Take You Higher, Sing a Simple Song, and Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Again). 10343802 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 n BirdlandJosef Zawinul/arr. John Higgins. Here's a solid, very playable arrangement of the modern jazz classic made famous by Weather Report and Manhattan Transfer. It includes a written solo for alto sax. The strong groove and carefully notated articulation and style markings make this a great piece to teach the jazz-rock style! 2086064 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Birdland (Little Big Band)Josef Zawinul/ arr. Rick Stitzel. Joe Zawinul and Weather Report turned the jazz world on its ear with this iconic fusion composition from their 1977 album Heavy Weather. Arranged here for six horns and rhythm section, this version retains all the drive and uplifting energy of the original. Instrumentation: six horns (ATB saxes, two trumpets, one trombone) plus four rhythm with optional additional parts for alto, tenor and trombone. Perfect for smaller programs, or additional ensemble opportunities! 10617894 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 H Brick Housearr. Paul Murtha. It is absolutely impossible to find a funkier tune than this R&B hit from the 1970s courtesy of The Commodores. This chart has it all, from the trademark bass riff to the ensemble punches and melodic hooks. Bring down the house as you groove on this one! 2479363 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 BuckjumpAndrews & Ballard/arr. John Wasson. Recorded by Trombone Shorty on his 2011 album For True and featuring the Rebirth Brass Band and 5th Ward Weebie, this hot tune has a funky New Orleans style groove with a moderate tempo and catchy riffs. The trombones get the spotlight to start with, followed by tight ensemble playing and later space for an improvised or written trombone solo. This chart is cool, confident and colorful! Highly recommended! 10556780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 BEST SELLERS Jazz/Rock & Funk Medium-Easy Buy with confidence! These works, listed in order of their popularity, are chosen most often by directors. Africa—Paich & Porcaro/arr. Ralph Ford. 10513875 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 10513875E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 48.00 Buckjump— Andrews & Ballard/arr. John Wasson. 10556780 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10556780E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 45.00 Groove Merchant— Jerome Richardson/arr. Rich Sigler. 10593765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 10593765E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 48.00 Chameleon—Herbie Hancock/arr. Victor Lopez. 10071885 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Watermelon Man— Herbie Hancock/arr. Mike Kamuf. 10071893 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Birdland (Little Big Band)— Josef Zawinul/arr. Rick Stitzel. 10617894 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10617894E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 45.00 Can't Stop the Feeling (from "Trolls")— arr. John Wasson. 10667340 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10667340E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 45.00 Backatown—Troy Andrews/arr. John Wasson. 10490289 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Shakey Ground—arr. Paul Murtha. 10617906 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10617906E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 45.00 I Want You Back—arr. John Wasson. 10297517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10297517E Jazz Ensemble ePrint. . . . . . . 45.00 " You guys continue to be amazing! Can't believe that my order has already been picked and nothing was backordered! AWESOME!!!" — Joseph F. Taylor, Director of Performing Arts/Bands, Bishop Feehan High School Attleboro, MA Pepper Live Connect with your peers, grow your professional network, and share ideas. jwpepper.com/events