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 74 jazz ensemble Go to cart Jazz/Rock & Funk medium-easy 4 Can't Stop the Feeling (from "Trolls")arr. John Wasson. Topping the charts as well as being featured in the movie "Trolls," this hit song from Justin Timberlake features a catchy hook along with an energetic rock style. The saxes begin with the melody followed by the trumpets and there's a short written or ad lib solo for trumpet. Additional features include chord/scale sheets in all keys, written-out bass lines and piano voicings. Here is a great-sounding chart for developing players! 10667340 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Car Washarr. Paul Murtha. Originally recorded by Rose Royce in 1977, this well-known funky hit as recorded by Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott is enjoying new life in the hit movie "Shark Tale." Authentic-sounding, it cooks right along in an up- tempo groove! Our highest recommendation! 2702641 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 H ChameleonHerbie Hancock/arr. Victor Lopez. Herbie Hancock for the developing band? Yes! From Hancock's famous Headhunter recording, here is a great opportunity to play the biggest jazz-rock hit of all time. The melody is first played by alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone, then the trumpet section. Next up is a flexible, open solo section with a solo line written for all the winds so anybody or everyone can solo! The top note for lead trumpet is written G on top of the staff. Super-cool chart! Optional expanded instrumentation. 10071885 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 4 Chase SceneGeorge Shutack. A catchy melody, blues-based harmonies, and a driving rock groove combine to create this medium-easy level chart that is sure to be loads of fun. Everyone gets to play the melody and the written or improvised open solo section featuring any soloist makes it a great choice for concerts and festivals alike. Also playable with optional reduced instrumentations, optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes are included for expanded instrumentations. 10752099 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Cissy Strutarr. Roger Holmes. Few people remember The Meters and this recording from 1969; however, over the years Cissy Strut has become a model of funky drumming and simmering grooves, and has been recorded by countless rock and jazz artists. Captured here is the unique sound of the original with a flexible solo section along with hot sounds for the entire group. Suggested solos are included along with scale/chord sheets in all keys. 10297520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Cut to the ChaseLarry Barton. This funky rock chart has shades of the rock group Chase! There are some fast licks for the trumpets, but they fall in a comfortable range so your players can really dig in and sell it. The open solo section contains suggested solos written out to help the soloists gain confidence. It's a really hot chart your jazzers will love playing! 2468239 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Dancing in the Streetarr. John Wasson. Recorded in 1964 by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, this moderate tempo rocker became a signature of the Motown sound. John Wasson's soulful version for jazz ensemble stays true to the original feel while adding a bit of contemporary flare. 10317279 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 4 Dat Dere (Little Big Band)Bobby Timmons/ arr. Mark Taylor. Penned by Bobby Timmons and recorded by a number of jazz artists over the years, Dat Dere is a great example of soul jazz from the early '60s. This arrangement for little big band features alto sax and trumpet on the head, a section for open solos, and a short ensemble shout at the end. Perfect for small bands and a reliable programming choice! 10759362 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Everybody Needs Somebody to Lovearr. Paul Murtha. Recorded in the '60s by artists such as Wilson Pickett and The Rolling Stones, this gospel-flavored rocker was then famously featured in the 1980 film "The Blues Brothers." There's a brief written solo for alto sax, an interlude with the drummer, then guitar with the ensemble layering back in. This rockin' chart for younger jazz ensembles brings out all the excitement, rhythmic energy and fun of a Blues Brothers performance. Perfect for light programming! 10490295 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 4 Faith (from "Sing")arr. Paul Murtha. From the blockbuster animated film "Sing," comes this driving rock tune that was recorded by the legendary Stevie Wonder with current pop sensation Ariana Grande. Here's a funky version for jazz band featuring an energetic groove and solid writing for the entire ensemble. Written or ad lib solo space for trumpet is provided along with chord/ scale sheets in all keys and written-out bass lines and piano voicings. Highly recommended! 10759348 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Flow ChartPaul Baker. With a tempo around 152 bpm, this chart sets the tone from the first measure with a cool fusion groove in the rhythm and trombones, and there's a cool bari part too! There's great variety with the feel changing back and forth throughout the chart, from fusion to half- time rock, to a driving 4/4 rock and back again, all a great showcase for the rhythm section! The drummer has several opportunities for two bar fills. Dynamic contrast plays a major role for the entire ensemble as it shapes the melody and background figures. Written solos are provided for tenor sax and trumpet, along with chord changes. Brass ranges: trumpet to written G, and trombone to F. Flow Chart is full of energy, variety and style! 10605819 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Forget Youarr. Paul Murtha. With a sound similar to the pop hits of the 1960s, this upbeat tune was a huge hit by Cee Lo Green and also featured on the TV show Glee, performed by Gwyneth Paltrow. This effective chart for younger players features a suggested tenor sax solo in the beginning, which is then joined by the entire sax section. The brass get their chance, a modulation kicks in, and things transition to high gear to finish up. Highly recommended! 10317270 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Fowl PlayKris Berg. This is one funky fowl! Kris Berg pens an incredibly cool Tower of Power style funk chart that sets your band up to blow the roof off the concert hall! Here, he's cooked up another smokin' chart to pay homage to the, shall we say, more bird-brained amongst us? This one is easier than Chicken and more challenging than Tastes Like Chicken, and is one hot chart. Mmmm, mmm, good! 2474236 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 52.00 Easy Jazz Guitar: Voicings and Comping— Mike DiLiddo. Easy Jazz Guitar: Voicings and Comping is a book and 2-CD set with super simple comping over the standards on Jamey Aebersold's New Approach to Jazz Improvisation Volume 54 (Maiden Voyage). Chords and voicings are explained in a manner that even the most novice guitarist will understand. The accompanying CDs include both demonstration and play-along tracks. The book has both standard notation and guitar frames for every voicing. 10297461 Book/2 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.95 Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 3: The ii-V7-I Progression for Guitar—Corey Christiansen. Building on his success, Corey Christiansen has adapted another classic from the Aebersold series, Volume 3: The ii-V7-I Progression for Guitar. As with the previous adaptations, this one uses both standard and tab notation and is correlated closely to the original edition, but speaks directly to the aspiring jazz guitarist and addresses all of the important techniques and concepts used by jazz guitar legends to solo and comp over ii- V7s. Completion of this easy-to-understand volume will have guitarists ready to play any song that contains ii-V7s, including most songs of the Bebop and the Great American Songbook eras. Included are two CDs of trio accompaniment and demonstration tracks, plus free bass and drum-only mixes available online that allow players to "sit in" and practice without the recorded guitarist present. 10557241 Book/2 CDs with Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95 Jazz Guitar Chords—Chad Johnson. In any musical style, there are essentials...scales, licks, chords, etc. Jazz Guitar Chords teaches the must-know chords that will have guitarists swinging in no time. They won't get bogged down with tons of details, but they'll be armed with many chord shapes that have been used throughout jazz guitar history. The included DVD demonstrates each chord and all the song examples are accompanied by a full band, so students can hear the chords in proper context. Covers: seventh chords, 6 and 6/9 chords, extended chords, altered dominant chords, full song examples, and more. Aspiring jazz guitarists can learn the essential chords needed to start playing jazz now! 10302871 Book/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.99 l Jazz Guitar Harmony (The Melodic Approach)—Zvonimir Tot. Learn jazz guitar harmony in a logical, step-by-step way that is always focused on gig-ready applications. The harmony-melody relationship is explored in detail via hands-on examples that start with simple voicings over common chord changes (ii-V-I, I-vi-ii-V and others), and moves on to comping over well-known jazz standards and blues. The standards are fully notated with beautiful and lush passing chords in the style of the great guitarists. Finally, learn how to harmonize jazz heads. 10639147 Book/2 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95 H Jazz Guitar Method Complete—Various Authors. Guitarists with a knowledge of basic guitar chords and scales can dig right in and learn to play jazz right away. This well-paced, comprehensive method covers everything from basic to advanced techniques. The clearly organized lessons add up to a step-by-step, enjoyable method supplemented by full-length etudes or songs with every new concept. Beginning concepts span from major scale and basic triad theory all the way to extended chords and modes. For the intermediate player, this book can help with the ii-V-I progression, creating solo lines, altered chord formulas, and comping in such jazz styles as Latin, swing, ballad and funk. You will then master the art of playing harmony, melody, rhythm, and bass parts of a song simultaneously, making your guitar the ultimate jazz solo instrument. The book concludes with advanced techniques for improvisation. Whether you are starting to learn jazz guitar or are an advanced player looking to give your playing more nuance, Jazz Guitar Method Complete is for you. An Mp3 CD demonstrating examples in the book is included. 10089720 Book/CD with Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99 Maiden Voyage Guitar Voicings—Mike DiLiddo. Contains written and recorded guitar accompaniment to the entire Volume 54: Maiden Voyage CD by Jamey Aebersold. This long-awaited book includes easy-to-read music, chord symbols, and guitar frames above each example for the non-reading guitarist. Also included is a CD of Mike playing the voicings with the Maiden Voyage play- along. Special CD stereo separation allows you to eliminate the guitarist and sit in with just the bass and drums. These voicings are real world, authentic chord voicings, not simplified sterile examples. It's a great opportunity to not only learn great jazz voicings, but to see how these voicings can be used to navigate blues, rhythm, and great standards. Band directors will love this one because now all members of the rhythm section can practice their comping with this world famous play-along (a book for pianists, drummers, and bassists is also available). 10565325 Book/CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.95 H Playing Guitar in Jazz Band (A Practical Guide for Students and Teachers)—David Sinclair. This book and CD package is for beginning to intermediate guitarists interested in playing in a jazz big band. It breaks down the process by substituting difficult chord shapes with more flexible voicings that are designed to sound good on the guitar. Learn a wide variety of rhythmic patterns and work with authentic chord charts that are exactly like the ones encountered in real life situations. This is the perfect crash course for students who have just joined their first jazz band and the ideal companion for music teachers who want to better understand the role of the guitar in their ensemble. A CD demonstrating the examples in the book is included. 10162743 Book/CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.99 RHYTHM SECTION RESOURCES for GUITARISTS