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85 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] jazz ensemble Go to cart Pop Hits very easy / easy l Take on Mearr. John Berry. The trumpets are in the spotlight in this easy version of the 1985 techno rock classic recorded by the group A-ha. Featuring an energetic rock groove throughout, this arrangement is solidly scored for the entire band. This fun chart requires no solos and it's playable with optional reduced or augmented instrumentations. 10775176 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Twist and Shoutarr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by the Beatles in 1963, and years later prominently featured in the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," this catchy rock favorite never grows old. This arrangement gives every section of the band a chance to play the melody at some point, and no solos are required. Easy to learn, this one is sure to be tons of fun for players, parents and audiences everywhere! It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Any way you play, it's highly recommended! 10461406 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 Uma Thurmanarr. John Berry. From the group Fall Out Boy, here is their high-energy rock hit that features a relentless rock beat and quotes from the familiar '60s television series The Munsters. This easy-to-learn arrangement will quickly become one of your students' favorites, and a memorable choice for any performance. It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10625173 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Viva La VidaColdplay/arr. John Berry. Recorded by Coldplay in 2008, Viva La Vida has shown it has staying power with its strong rhythmic base and catchy melodies. This very easy chart will come together quickly with limited rehearsal time. Perfect for young jazz bands, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations and the bass lines and piano voicings are completely notated. 10523764 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H What a Wonderful WorldDouglas & Weiss/arr. Rick Stitzel. Giving your beginning band great tunes like this to play will turn them on to jazz forever! You just can't beat the appeal of the tune Louis Armstrong made so famous, and it's surely stood the test of time. This very playable version is nicely scored where each section gets a piece of the melody.Very highly recommended! 2470819 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H You've Got a Friend in Me (from "Toy Story 2") Randy Newman/arr. Rick Stitzel. This swingin' arrangement for beginning jazzers is based on the version by the character Wheezy featured in "Toy Story 2." The saxes enjoy most of the melody, but the brass get their chance too, along with a written solo or soli for the trumpets. This memorable salute to friendship is sure to be enjoyed by audiences of all ages! A CD is included and it is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10283174 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Pop Hits Easy H 25 or 6 to 4Robert Lamm/arr. Peter Blair. Classic rock from Chicago! Everyone has wanted to do this horn-driven chart at one time or another, and now you can even do it with your young jazzers! Kids will latch on to the hard-hitting bass line right away, and your band will take off from there! Includes CD recording. 2355121 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 H 25 or 6 to 4Robert Lamm/arr. Mike Story. You know it, you love it! The opening motive is very catchy on this authentic sounding chart on the rock classic made famous by the group Chicago. Master arranger Mike Story works his magic to create an accessible, fun-to-play jazz ensemble chart. Everything you need is written out, including brief solos for trumpet 1, trombone 1 and optional guitar. With easy brass ranges, it's easy to rehearse and play, but still a hard-driving chart. Very nice! Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10277420 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 42.00 All About That Bassarr. Paul Murtha. Paul Murtha's take on Meghan Trainor's smash hit features a catchy melody, a strong rhythmic pulse, hand claps, fun instrumental effects, and a hint of doo-wop. Arranged here in an easy setting for younger players with no solos, this is a great way to bring a taste of current pop to your next concert. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, this one is fun and appealing! 10490299 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 All My LovingLennon & McCartney/arr. Rick Stitzel. One of the iconic early hits by the Beatles, this catchy tune features an immediately recognizable melody and a driving swing/shuffle style. Included in this version for young players is the famous guitar break adapted for saxophone solo or soli. It's also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10461396 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Any Way You Want Itarr. Paul Murtha. Journey made this a hit in 1980 and the cast of Glee did it again in 2010. This solid chart is built on a driving eighth-note pulse and requires no solos. Sure to sound great with limited rehearsal time, it is also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Solid! 10297526 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 ApacheJerry Lordan/arr. John Berry. Originally recorded in 1961 by Jorgen Ingmann, but better known for the 1981 recording by The Sugarhill Gang, this funky hit remains a favorite. Feature your drummer or an additional percussionist (bongos, congas, or timbales) on this solid chart scored for young jazz bands. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, it's highly recommended! 10297524 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 The Blues Brothers Rockin' Soul Revuearr. Paul Murtha. No one brought musical energy and excitement to the stage, TV and film like the Blues Brothers! Here's a concise and accessible medley of their biggest hits, including I Can't Turn You Loose, Soul Man and Gimme Some Lovin.' This one is fun, rocks hard, and is playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations! 10522948 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 Brown Eyed GirlVan Morrison/arr. Paul Murtha. Originally a hit for Van Morrison in 1967, this catchy and familiar tune remains popular today. Arranged here in a moderate Latin style, the saxes take the lead in the beginning, accompanied by brass punches. Later the trombones get into the act, and finally the full ensemble joins in the fun. Suggested or improvised solos are included for alto sax and trumpet. Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 2410512 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . 40.00 EDITORS' CHOICE Pop • Very Easy & 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! Billie Jean—Michael Jackson/arr. John Berry. The song that launched Michael Jackson's famous "moonwalk" was also one of the top- selling singles of the year in 1983. This chart features the signature bass line and catchy melodies and is a great-sounding chart for young ensembles or bands with limited rehearsal time. The iconic melody is traded around between the saxes and brass. There are no solos, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, and written out bass lines and piano voicings are included. Classic rock at its best! Highly recommended! 10667352 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00 Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing—Stevie Wonder/arr. Paul Murtha. This Stevie Wonder hit from the 1970s features a distinctive Latin/rock groove along with a memorable theme. Paul Murtha does a great job of capturing the flavor of the original in this easy version for younger jazz bands. The tempo is moderate and there is plenty of tutti ensemble playing, plus a short written or improvised solo for trumpet. Playable by optional reduced or augmented instrumentations, it also includes fully-notated bass lines and piano voicings. No worries! 10759356 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Evil Ways—arr. Rick Stitzel. Originally recorded in 1969, this iconic Latin rock tune composed by Sonny Henry helped boost the success of Santana and has remained a familiar classic ever since. This solid arrangement for younger players passes the melody around from the brass to the saxes, and includes short written or improvised solos for tenor sax and trumpet. Chord/scale sheets in all keys as well as written-out bass lines and piano voicings are included. This dynamic chart is also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10667350 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 10667350E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 HandClap—Fitz and the Tantrums/arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Fitz and the Tantrums, this catchy tune often shows up in pop culture and on the airwaves in addition to the pop charts. This very easy ensemble-based arrangement will be instantly recognizable and requires no solos. Plus, it's playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations and includes written-out bass lines and piano voicings. Fun for all and highly recommended! 10759360 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VE 40.00 Hip Hug Her—arr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 I Heard It Through the Grapevine—arr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 10681399E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 Seven Nation Army—Jack 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 We Are Family—arr. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 10681401E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40.00 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 10667348E Jazz Ensemble ePrint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 40.00 e Pepper Guarantee "satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded" —James Welsh Pepper