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75 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] jazz ensemble Go to cart Jazz/Rock & Funk medium-easy 4 Free Ridearr. John Wasson. Recorded by the Edgar Winter Group in 1973, this driving rock tune has a powerful contemporary edge that remains popular today. This terrific chart is propelled by a driving pulse and the signature melodies and riffs from the original. The dynamic level is almost full bore until the suggested or improvised solo for trumpet. After the solo the dynamics drop down and the whole thing begins to build again! Everyone gets the melody at some point, chord/scale solo sheets in all keys, fully notated bass lines and piano voicings are included. Highly recommended! 10667342 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Funkytownarr. John Berry. Originally a pop hit in 1980 and recently featured in the blockbuster movie "Shrek 2," your audiences and players will love this funky and catchy chart. It includes a short written or ad lib. solo for alto sax as well as all of the familiar riffs. Loads of fun for your band and audiences! 2702647 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Go Tell It on the Mountainarr. Roy Phillippe. If you're looking for a real powerhouse number, this is it! After a slow intro in 12/8, this spiritual gets the gospel rock treatment. They'll even get to swing a bit in the shout chorus. A real cookin' chart! 2442986 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Groove MerchantJerome Richardson/arr. Rich Sigler. Made famous by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis band, this accessible version has a gospel rock groove that fits perfectly. Played at about 132 bpm with straight eighths, this chart is packed with goodies like written-out solos for trombone and trumpet, a lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff, a few clever modulations, and a great development section. Toss in the optional parts to include vibes and you have a fine chart. Groove Merchant is very effective at any performance and is highly recommended! 10593765 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n Groovin' HardDon Menza/arr. Dave Barduhn. There's nothing like a hard-driving blues piece to kick off a program and this one really fits the bill! Dave Barduhn has made Buddy Rich's trademark playable by younger groups, and it's a great way to teach style. 2187458 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n House of the Rising Sunarr. Paul Clark. You'll hear this arrangement a lot because your band will ask to play it again and again. After a slow and bluesy introduction featuring solo alto and piano, a new tempo is set and the high-energy rock begins. This chart doesn't just cook, it nukes! The powerful and safe ensemble writing leads to an open solo section for any instrument over basically just one chord. Then a key change from E-flat to F sets up a big finish. What began as a folk song about New Orleans becomes a hard-driving rock chart in this easy-to-play arrangement that your band and audiences will love! 10311489 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 HumanismJonathan Batiste/arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by jazz artist Jon Batiste and his group Stay Human as the theme song for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, this energetic tune features an appealing jazz/rock flair. The saxes take the lead in the beginning, supported by funky riffs from the entire ensemble. Solos are available for any combination of alto sax, trumpet, or trombone. Suggested solos and chord/scale sheets in all keys are included. A step above the rest! 10556778 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 H I Want You Backarr. John Wasson. The music of The Jackson 5 remains as popular today as ever. Here is one of their biggest hits from the Motown era in a funky arrangement that is skillfully scored for the entire ensemble. No solos, just solid ensemble writing! 10297517 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 The In Crowdarr. Peter Blair. You'll recognize this tune for sure as a hit by the great jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis. It's a groovy boogaloo chart played at 140 bpm with a lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff, and written solos are provided for all four trumpets as chosen. The changes are very accessible and will provide an opportunity for some improvisation for developing jazzers. Optional parts are included for expanded instrumentations. The In Crowd is a fun and happy chart to play. You'll dig it! 10593773 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n Iron ManBlack Sabbath/arr. Dallas Burke. Black Sabbath's rock classic has been a student favorite for many marching bands through the years and makes a great jazz band chart that rocks with some serious attitude! From the opening hard rock feel to the double-time climax at the end, this one is a thriller. It includes short written or ad lib solos for trumpet and trombone, or you can just turn your guitar player up to 10 and let them shred! 10517415 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 H The Jazz PoliceGordon Goodwin/arr. Mike Lewis. This famous Gordon Goodwin jazz-rock chart hits hard and keeps going at an easier grade level. The young players will really dig in on this one and feel like the pros. There are no individual solos, but plenty of action for everybody with the solid riffs, infectious rhythms and fun attitude. Highly recommended! 10011885 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 EDITORS' CHOICE Jazz/Rock & Funk • Medium-Easy Each year Pepper's Editors review hundreds of new releases and choose the cream of the crop to bear the name, Editors' Choice. You can buy any of these titles with confidence! Backlash—Donald 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 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 10667340E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Chase Scene—George 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 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 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 Free Ride—arr. John Wasson. Recorded by the Edgar Winter Group in 1973, this driving rock tune has a powerful contemporary edge that remains popular today. This terrific chart is propelled by a driving pulse and the signature melodies and riffs from the original. The dynamic level is almost full bore until the suggested or improvised solo for trumpet. After the solo the dynamics drop down and the whole thing begins to build again! Everyone gets the melody at some point, chord/scale solo sheets in all keys, fully notated bass lines and piano voicings are included. Highly recommended! 10667342 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10667342E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Listen Here—Eddie Harris/arr. Zachary Smith. This Eddie Harris classic has a funky jazz/rock groove played at about 140 bpm. With written solos provided for tenor and trumpet and a written melody solo for the bass, Listen Here is catchy, easy to rehearse, and very effective. Plus, there's a great development section, a stop-time interlude, and additional parts for augmented instrumentation options. Highly recommended! 10756382 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 A Mighty Fortress—arr. Chris Sharp. Here's the classic Lutheran hymn recast as a modern rock chart in 5/4 time. There is plenty of variety in the textures explored, but no solos are required. This is perfect for a change-of-pace from standard big band fare. This appealing chart also includes a drum solo spot before the ensemble reenters for a climatic ending. 10757175 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10757175E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Southtown Hustle—Charlie Hill. Southtown Hustle is a driving rock/fusion chart in a quasi-Herbie Hancock style. The tempo is around 132 bpm; it's mostly a full- ensemble feature with a couple of short written or ad-lib inserts for tenor saxophone. Additional features include well-placed drum fills and an effective interlude featuring the bassist. A fun and musical chart. Optional parts for expanded instrumentations include flute, clarinet, horn in F and tuba. 10757154 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00 Turbo-Charged!—Larry Barton. This up-tempo rocker is guaranteed to bring down the house! It kicks in with a catchy hook in the first measure and never lets up. Written solidly at the medium-easy grade level, this tune features repetitive rhythms and patterns that ensure your band will be performance- ready with a minimum of rehearsal time. Scored for optional limited instrumentations, with careful attention to instrument ranges, and written solos over super easy changes, Turbo-Charged! is accessible to younger ensembles as well as a lot of fun for more advanced groups. Loaded with student and audience appeal, this chart is an ideal concert or contest selection! 10757064 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Turf War—Erik Sherburne. Turf War gives the entire ensemble a chance to defend its ground while engaging in a battle of musical force. This driving rock chart never stops with its well-placed drum fills, mostly tutti scoring, dynamic nuances, and exciting style. Soloists can play the suggested solos or improvise over the straight-ahead changes that focus on the blues scale. Get ready to dig in with this highly recommended chart! 10757066 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 Who Are You—Peter Townshend/arr. John Wasson. Recorded by The Who back in 1971 and used as the theme for TV's CSI, here is a signature rock anthem from one of the hardest rockin' bands ever. This driving chart for developing players will liven up any performance occasion! 10759350 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Wipe Out—arr. Dallas Burke. Your audience will go wild with this accessible solo feature for your drummer! This version of Wipeout plays homage to the Surfaris original with plenty of drum solos, but adds a modern-day sound with dynamic horn licks. The middle of the chart transitions to a James Brown-style funk section, then to swing for the solo section before returning to the original rock groove. The ultimate crowd-pleaser! 10752093 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00