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 76 jazz ensemble Go to cart Jazz/Rock & Funk medium-easy Jive SambaNat Adderley/arr. Mark Taylor. Recorded by the Cannonball Adderley Quintet in the 1960s, this distinctive samba with a rock flavor was composer by Cannonball's brother Nat. Featuring a soulful and relaxed groove and the familiar riff-like melodies, this chart uses an ensemble of three saxes, trumpet and trombone alternating with punches from the entire ensemble. Suggested solos are included for alto and trumpet, and the shout chorus features occasional 3/4 measures thrown in for added spice. For additional solo options, scale/chord sheets are also included. Very highly recommended! 10317264 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Jungle Boogiearr. Victor Lopez. If you're looking for a killer opener or closer, this is it! This 70's funk classic makes for a real powerhouse jazz chart! Syncopated unison riffs over a funky bass line build up to a couple of really hot solos. There's definitely a high recognition factor with this one too, so you can be sure the audience is going to love it! 2467827 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 4 Listen HereEddie 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 H Little SunflowerFreddie Hubbard/arr. Mike Kamuf. Jazz trumpeter Freddie Hubbard has sadly passed on but his wonderful music lives on. This wonderful jazz standard is masterfully arranged and features a haunting melody with an alternating bossa and light funk groove. The solos are written for piano, trumpet and tenor sax with modest brass ranges and a sweet shout chorus. It's been play-tested with great success and is an excellent chart all around! Optional expanded instrumentation. 10093122 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 Living for the CityStevie Wonder/arr. John Wasson. From Stevie Wonder's acclaimed and highly influential Innervisions album, Living for the City features a slow, bluesy, funky groove and memorable melodic lines. Adapted beautifully for jazz ensemble, this chart provides feature space for the trombone section along with powerful phrases for the entire ensemble. A suggested or ad lib solo is included for tenor sax. This is a hot must-have that is highly recommended! 10617910 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 H Locked Out of Heavenarr. Paul Murtha. Here's the popular rock hit recorded by Bruno Mars in a solid chart for younger jazz bands. Included are all the hot riffs and rhythmic energy of the original along with suggested or improvised solos for alto sax and trumpet. Chord/scale sheets in all keys are included for the soloists. 10374170 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Mercy, Mercy, MercyJosef Zawinul/arr. Dallas Burke. This sultry jazz standard from Joe Zawinul has been covered by so many artists through the years, it's hard to keep count. This dynamic jazz ensemble arrangement begins with the feel of the original combo version as tenor sax plays a written or ad lib solo before the band enters to crank up the energy. Next, trumpet 2 has a written or improvised solo before the entire ensemble eloquently reintroduces the theme. Things heat up quickly as the entire ensemble shouts with a funky chorus before the ending. Your band is going to shine with this great arrangement of a super standard! 10280573 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 4 A Mighty Fortressarr. 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 Old Time Rock and Rollarr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Bob Seger, this hard-hitting classic rock tune continues to be a favorite. Saxes are featured on the melody and there is a flexible solo section for any combination of alto sax, trumpet or trombone. Suggested solos plus scale/chord sheets in all keys are included. Sure to be a hit with players and audiences! 10188507 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Power PlayRich Woolworth. Crank it up to 10! Power chords, a boogaloo style, simple changes, and a driving tempo all add up to a chart that will please players and audiences alike! Also featured is a great breakdown section featuring the saxes before the written or ad lib solos for alto and trumpet. Additionally, a fun drum break leads into the last chorus. Power Play is fun, exciting, accessible and highly recommended! 10605798 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 RosannaDavid Paich/arr. Victor Lopez. Rosanna was a huge hit in the '80s from the group Toto, with a great hook that still resonates today! This chart begins with a big introduction and transitions to a more subdued style while the syncopated melodic lines keeps it flowing. Everyone gets a chance at the melodic hook, and there's a very effective building of intensity to the melody. Great tune, nice chart! Highly recommended! 10513895 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 H Runaway Babyarr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Bruno Mars, this contemporary rock tune is actually a throwback to an earlier time reminiscent of the James Brown funk style. Featuring an energetic pulse that never quits along with a catchy melody, this chart is a real showstopper! The solo section includes options for alto, trumpet, or trombone with suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys. Pure excitement! 10317268 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Seven Nation Armyarr. Dallas Burke. Here's a unique chart that really works! You'll love the chance to showcase some extreme dynamic contrasts with your group as they go from soft to rockin' the auditorium on this classic tune from the White Stripes. The solo section can feature any or all your soloists while the rhythm section continues the hook. Student players will dig playing this hard- rock groove! 10456834 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 Shakey Groundarr. Paul Murtha. This 1975 tune by the Temptations is one of their later hits, co-written by Funkadelic guitarist Eddie Hazel and decidedly funkadelic in style. This chart features the infectious bass line first stated by baritone sax and guitar, and later joined by the rest of the ensemble playing the funky riffs. The solo section on a one- chord vamp can easily be opened up, but samples are provided for alto sax, trumpet and trombone. You will love the way the ensemble layers in near the ending. Shakey Ground is definitely a fun chart with attitude! 10617906 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Smooth CriminalMichael Jackson/arr. Dave Mills. This funk/rock hit from Michael Jackson's 1987 Bad album was re-done by the group Alien Ant Farm to hit the charts decades later. The optional solo section features room for trumpet and/or trombone solos. 10456836 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 65.00 4 Southtown HustleCharlie 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 Steam WhistleLes Sabina. This cookin' chart is tuneful, funky and is set in a half-time feel. A written or improvised solo is provided for alto saxophone with the accessible chord progression allowing the improviser to solo using the notes in a concert E-flat minor pentatonic scale (Eb, Gb, Ab, Bb, Db). Interesting material is well distributed throughout the various instrumental families, the parts are well articulated, the ranges are reasonable, and the rhythm section parts are notated with chords symbols provided. A modulation heightens the excitement, and it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. A strong chart with a great groove! 10515808 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 There's the RubGordon Goodwin/arr. Peter Blair. It's funky, it's accessible, it's a Gordon Goodwin tune arranged for the developing jazz ensemble! It's half-time funk with the tempo at about 188 bpm with written-out solos available for any saxophone. The lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff and optional parts are included for expanded instrumentations, and it's a no-fail crowd-pleaser! Our highest recommendation! 10513879 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 n Touchin' All the BassesAndy Clark. It's time to let your bass player get some of the spotlight! This cool chart is written in three parts, a funky rock, a slow triple blues, and a hot shuffle. Designed to showcase the bass player, the band parts complement the soloist, but allow the bass to be heard. Each of the sections can be opened for bass or other solos as desired, or it can be performed straight through, exactly as written. A very unique and useful chart! 2468262 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 Treasurearr. Victor Lopez. This Bruno Mars pop hit will sound great in any performance setting. Treasure features a cool rock groove at 116 bpm with a nice hook, no solos, and a lead trumpet range to written F top line. With a hip ensemble interlude, every toe will be tapping from beat one! Includes optional wind and vibraphone parts for expanded instrumentations. 10452106 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 48.00 4 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 4 Turf WarErik 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 For Almost Any Combination of Instruments CHARTING the COURSE, Book 1 Six Charts for Small Jazz Groups Ryan Fraley. Young and developing jazz musicians can now study and learn with these six flexible- instrumentation charts for small jazz groups in various styles. At the easy to medium-easy grade levels, all arrangements are scored in three-part writing with flexible instrumentation provided for all three parts in each wind book. Alternate parts in every combination of transpositions and clefs let you build your ensemble from any combination of instruments. The solo sections are provided with changes, and also a mini-clinic for each tune with a breakdown of the spelled-out chord progressions and suggested scales to use throughout each solo. Twelve transcribed solos match the recordings note for note, and twelve suggested solos give younger players a starting point with themes taken from the recorded solos. The 49 downloadable play-along tracks provide every instrument an opportunity to sit in with the recorded band. Not only does this collection provide outstanding performance repertoire for small jazz groups, it is a wonderful teaching tool for playing jazz and creating solos! 10610352 C Treble . . . . . E-ME 12.00 10610353 Bb Instruments . . E-ME 12.00 10610354 Eb Instruments . . E-ME 12.00 10610355 F Instruments E-ME 12.00 10610356 Bass Clef . . . . E-ME 12.00 10615991 Tuba . . . . . . . . E-ME 10.00 10610357 Guitar/Vibes . . E-ME 10.00 10610358 Piano . . . . . . . E-ME 10.00 10610359 Bass . . . . . . . . E-ME 10.00 10610360 Drum Set . . . . E-ME 10.00 10610361 Score . . . . . . . E-ME 12.00