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Jazz/Rock & Funk all levels 25 or 6 to 4—Robert Lamm/arr. Murtha. Recorded by the group “Chicago,” this signature hit has gone on to become a rock classic. Paul Murtha’s easy arrangement is playable with very limited rehearsal time, but still has an authentic and hard-driving feel. Included are optional solos or solis for any sax and any brass instrument. Suggested solos and scale/chord sheets in all keys are included. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations, it also includes a CD. Highly recommended! 10188529 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . VE 35.00 25 or 6 to 4—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 . . . . . . . . . . .E 38.00 “I like your fast service and order processing.” Stan Smith, Trumpet player, Redding, CA BIRDLAND—Joe Zawinul/arr. Victor Lopez. Just listen to this chart and you know you have to have it. Victor Lopez brings the original “Weather Report” version to life for jazz ensembles. All the ingredients are here, plus solo space (written or improvised) for alto 1 and/or trumpet 2, nice chord voicings throughout, and the lead trumpet top note is only a written G on top of the staff. Very easy to assemble and perform, this will be a hit every time! Optional expanded instrumentation. 10277740 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00 BLACKBIRD—Lennon & McCartney/arr. Tomaro. Perhaps one of the Beatles’ lesser known tunes, Blackbird remains one of their most creative and memorable. Mike Tomaro’s smooth setting uses a blend of light funk along with a brief samba section to create a truly outstanding effect. The theme is stated simply in the beginning by trumpet, followed by an array of orchestrational textures and harmonies. Highly recommended! 10098755 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 don’t miss these great latin charts! BOOGIE LOU—Paul Baker. This is an upbeat chart! Composed and arranged by Paul Baker, this boogaloo groove which is blend of rock with a funky twist will have everyone tapping their feet. The groove will push the band forward and the features include written or ad lib solos for alto 1, trumpet 2 and trombone 2, lead trumpet to a written G, some very cool stop-time sax section licks, and energy bursting from every part! 10277738 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 44.00 CATCH THE WIND—Paul Clark. Here’s a driving Latin/rock tune your band and audiences will love! The intensity is strong throughout and it has a big finish. The written solo spots for any trumpet or alto sax add interest, and the open improvised solo section for any instrument has only three chords. This chart will also work just as well without the open solo section. Unlike some other charts written in this style, even young rhythm section players will quickly be able to lay down an effective Latin/rock groove. Catch the Wind is powerful stuff! 10280823 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00 CHAMELEON—Herbie Hancock/arr. Chris Sharp. Herbie Hancock wrote this funky jazz standard many years ago, but it still remains a player and audience favorite with its hip bass line and hot melody. This modern take on this funk classic has plenty of room to get your groove on with the famous melody. There’s also room for soloing over the friendly chord progression or breaking it down with some very hip ensemble sections. Don’t miss the great passage where the rhythm section drops out and the horns go it alone. Nice chart on a great standard! 10280569 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 65.00 jazz ensemble Nothing says “Change of pace!” on a festival or concert program than a great Latin chart. Listed here in order of popularity are this year’s best! Paquito’s Revenge—Terry White. With well notated drums, piano and bass parts, this is an easy mambo chart with written solos for alto 1 and trumpet 1. With a very likable melody this chart also features a development section followed by a full shout chorus. Sounding more advanced than it plays, it includes modest brass ranges and optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Paquito’s Revenge is very sweet indeed! Highly recommended! 10277338 Jazz Ensemble....................................... E 38.00 Cantaloupe Island—Herbie Hancock/arr. Dave Mills. This Herbie Hancock favorite is a Latin/funk chart that will become a favorite of developing groups. With a medium tempo, a straight-eighth groove and a catchy melody, it also features written or improvised solos for tenor sax and trumpet. Intense at a quieter level! 10280616 Jazz Ensemble..................................... ME 65.00 Catch The Wind—Paul Clark. Here’s a driving Latin/rock tune your band and audiences will love! The intensity is strong throughout and it has a big finish. The written solo spots for any trumpet or alto sax add interest, and the open improvised solo section for any instrument has only three chords. This chart will also work just as well without the open solo section. Unlike some other charts written in this style, even young rhythm section players will quickly be able to lay down an effective Latin/rock groove. Catch the Wind is powerful stuff! 10280823 Jazz Ensemble..................................... ME 48.00 Kool Bean—George Vincent. Composer George Vincent mixes a rock flavor with a little Latin spin on this easy chart. With a very pretty melody and no solos, it features solid ensemble writing all the way through. Other features include accessible brass ranges with lead trumpet part only to written E, top space and playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. You’ll really like this one! 10277314 Jazz Ensemble...................................... VE 36.00 Manteca—Dizzy Gillespie/arr. Burke. Made famous by the great Dizzy Gillespie, this funky Latin burner is sure to be the hit of any performance. After the funky opening, the tune switches gears into a hard bop swing featuring a written or ad lib solo for alto sax over some terrific ensemble backgrounds. It’s then back to the opening Latin theme to close out the chart with a big finish that your crowd will love! 10280620 Jazz Ensemble...................................... M 65.00 Beach Bossa—Roy Phillippe. The title is perfect for the cool, laid-back feel of this bossa nova original for advancing groups. Melodic motives are assigned to the full ensemble and to various sections of the band. Written or ad lib solos are provided for alto saxophone and flugelhorn, and all four trumpets play flugelhorn throughout. This is an ideal change-of-pace chart for your next performance. 10189327 Jazz Ensemble..................................... ME 48.00 My Little Suede Shoes—Charlie Parker/arr. Rich Sigler. This chart is captivating! It is a bossa with a straight-eighth feel at about 140 beats per minute. It’s clever, creative, fun to play and the best part is it’s not difficult to rehearse or perform. Everything is written out to include alto 1 and tenor 1 solos, some melodic action for all sections, modest brass ranges, and an interlude with winds only building into a great shout chorus. A “must-have” chart for sure! Highly recommended! Optional expanded instrumentation. 10277649 Jazz Ensemble..................................... ME 44.00 Night And Day—Cole Porter/arr. Mike Lewis. Beginning with excerpts from the verse into the melody with a smooth bossa feel, Mike Lewis brings it all together to create this excellent chart. The sections bounce the melody back and forth with solis, there’s a brief solo melody line for trumpet 1, the lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff, and accurately notated rhythm section parts. A fine arrangement of a great standard! 10277645 Jazz Ensemble..................................... ME 44.00 14 2011-2012 Pepper Mid-Year Instrumental Catalog e Available via e-Print sm All Prices In U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
Jazz/Rock & Funk CHICKEN—Alfred James Ellis/Berg. If you’ve got a strong bassist, this is your showstopper! This chart, made famous by bass virtuoso Jaco Pastorius, gets kicking with a killer gospel chorale, but is soon interrupted by one of the funkiest bass lines ever played! Soon the entire band is in on it with a “Tower of Power” style sound that is sure to impress everyone listening! Highly recommended! 2467934 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00 EVERYTHING IN ITS RIGHT PLACE—Radiohead/arr. James Miley. “Radiohead” is an English alternative rock band and James Miley’s great arrangement of one of their most popular recordings really works well for big band. There is solo space for tenor saxophone and this tune has a mesmerizing effect on the listener...a very different piece indeed. The brass ranges are reasonable and there are optional parts for vibes and voice. 10185712 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 67.00 FRANKENSTEIN—arr. Paul Murtha. It’s the 1973 Rock classic from the “Edgar Winter Group!” Carefully adapted for younger groups with reasonable ranges and solid scoring, your players will have a blast with this one! Also includes written or ad lib. solos for alto and/or trumpet. Rock on! 2476959 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 40.00 HEY TAXI!—Victor Lopez. As the title suggests, this chart incorporates the sound of honking taxi horns! The straight-eighth rock groove is easy for the rhythm section and there’s a solo section that is written out for one, selected or all wind players. It even has lyrics... “Hey Tax-i!” A very clever chart that is fun to play and accessible to all young players. Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10277333 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . VE 36.00 HIGHER GROUND—Stevie Wonder/arr. Tomaro. From Stevie Wonder’s acclaimed 1973 album “Innervisions,” this infectious funk tune has been covered by a variety of artists over the years and found its way into several movies. With a distinctive rock shuffle groove and memorable riffs, Mike Tomaro has transformed this into a sizzling version for jazz ensemble. Highly recommended! 10188761 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 55.00 HIT THE ROAD JACK—Percy Mayfield/arr. Mike Lewis. Ray Charles made it famous, now you can play it with your young jazz ensemble. There are no individual solos, just solid ensemble all the way with some unison sax solis with optional lip bends to give the chart a bluesy sound. Trumpet 1 range is to written E top space and the rhythms are easy throughout. This will be easy to rehearse and sound great... plus it’s a great tune! Highly recommended! Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10277520 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 38.00 INDIGO HIPPO—Mike Collins-Dowden. Call the CDC because this tune has a groove that is infectious! This original funk/rock title features some hip writing in the key of B-flat minor. With brass hits galore, a funky melody and a bass line and an open solo section, this chart is a ton of fun! 10280575 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 JIVE SAMBA—Nat Adderley/arr. Alan Baylock. Soulfully composed by Nat Adderley and made famous by brother Cannonball, this is a great groove tune with a bridge. It’s totally fun to play with all the creative twists and turns you expect from arranger Alan Baylock. Solo space is provided for all horns and the lead trumpet range is to written C above the staff. A great chart. Take a look and listen...you’ll agree! Highly recommended! 10277912 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . MA 55.00 KICK IN THE BRASS—Larry Barton. Kick in the Brass is a high energy rock chart loaded with appeal. While the trumpets are featured on the opening figure and chorus, saxes and trombones have the melody throughout. Utilizing repetitive rhythms and fingerings that lay well on the instrument, the difficulty level of this piece is easily attainable by developing, less experienced groups with less than perfect instrumentation. Easy changes and written solos will encourage developing soloists, yet will also showcase mature players. Appeal, accessibility, and modest ranges make this chart an excellent choice and an all-around winner for your group. Optional reduced instrumentation. 10280833 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00 KOOL BEAN—George Vincent. Composer George Vincent mixes a rock flavor with a little Latin spin on this easy chart. With a very pretty melody and no solos, it features solid ensemble writing all the way through. Other features include accessible brass ranges with lead trumpet part only to written E, top space and playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. You’ll really like this one! 10277314 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . VE 36.00 MERCY, MERCY, MERCY—Josef 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 . . . . . . . . . ME 65.00 NO SPRING CHICKEN—Kris Berg. Kris Berg brings you another helping with No Spring Chicken. It’s funky with a capital F, the groove is infectious, and the solos are written or ad lib for tenor and trumpet. The lead trumpet range is to written B, the bass part is fun but not too difficult, and that’s the meat of it. This chart will serve everyone! Highly recommended! 10277790 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 48.00 OLD TIME ROCK AND ROLL—arr. Paul Murtha. Recorded by Bob Seger, this hardhitting 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 . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 REBOOT—Vince Gassi. Here’s a drivin’, kind of funky rock chart that’ll grab you with its infectious hook and way cool, blues-centric melody. Check out the short written solos for alto sax 1 and trumpet 1 and by the way, don’t miss the very hip bridge. A modulation steps it up a notch and the brass parts are reasonable. Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10277512 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 38.00 ROCK HERO—Victor Lopez. Here’s an easy-toplay rock chart with a haunting melody for young players. Victor Lopez makes it very accessible to young players with little or no jazz ensemble experience. Everything is written out plus the chart has a solo section with a suggested solo for all or selected winds. With limited brass ranges it’s also playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. Highly recommended! 10277261 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . VE 36.00 SHARP DRESSED MAN—arr. Roger Holmes. Originally recorded in 1983, this is one of ZZ Top’s best known hits. This hard driving rock chart will sound great even without long beards and hot cars! Highly recommended! 10283155 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 SOUL VACCINATION—arr. Paul Murtha. Still popular after 40 years, “Tower of Power” set the bar for horn driven funk. This classic from the early ‘70s is adapted here for developing players. The signature riffs and rhythms are authentic, but the brass ranges have been adjusted to a more modest level. Fun and soulful! 10283136 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 45.00 SOULIN’—Larry Neeck. Crisp unison horn licks, funky backgrounds, and a high energy soul groove make Soulin’ an excellent chart for all intermediate level jazz bands. Playable with optional minimum instrumentation, the open solo section includes suggested solos for all players. A dynamic chart with a soul groove that will be a big favorite with students and audiences alike! 10280835 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . ME 48.00 STEEP AND DEEP—Jeff Jarvis. Given the widespread popularity and accessibility of this writer’s funk charts, you’ll enjoy this original for developing groups. It’s an easier funk tune and features melodic content without the usual doubletime 16th-note figures. A solid introduction sets up a tuneful melody, and the funk groove is coupled with a rich chord progression that provides plenty of audience and player appeal. Solo sheets for Eb, Bb, C and Bass Clef instruments are offered for the open solo section and the chart is playable by as few as 9 and as many as 17 players. It also includes a guitar chord chart and optional parts for flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba, and vibes. Nice! 10191212 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 45.00 SUPERSTITION—Stevie Wonder/arr. Tomaro. Mike Tomaro weaves this funk classic by Stevie Wonder through a series of new twists and turns, but he is careful to preserve the great groove and signature horn riffs of the original. There are featured solos for alto and trumpet in this style defining hit that sets the pace for the genre! 2481654 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . M 50.00 TIME TO TESTIFY—Jeff Jarvis. Time To Testify is a tuneful gospel/rock chart that is sure to find its way into the big band folders of developing jazz bands. Opening with a short, notated alto solo, this easy level chart kicks into a strong groove that will energize your next concert program. The piece is playable by as few as 9 pieces and is expandable to 17. The lead trumpet extends only to A5. One line extends to C#, but can played an octave below as indicated on the part. The trombone range goes to G4. The solo section has very accessible chord changes, and as with most of Jarvis’ offerings, frequent articulations are provided for the horns. The rhythm parts are an integral part of the arrangement, not merely an afterthought. This piece is guaranteed to get your audience clapping along with the band! Playable with optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10279160 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .E 45.00 WHAT’S COOKIN’—Victor Lopez. Here’s what’s cookin’... a Latin/rock chart with a cool melody! Victor Lopez keeps the groove simmering throughout this fun chart. Very easy brass ranges, plenty of optional/alternate parts, and a versatile written solo section so all, some, or one player can solo. Your band will sound great and have fun playing this chart... and learn basic jazz articulation too! Highly recommended! Optional reduced or expanded instrumentations. 10092952 Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . VE 36.00 Order Today Toll-Free! Call 1-800-345-6296 / Fax 1-800-260-1482 / Internet: jwpepper.com / E-mail: satisfaction@jwpepper.com 15
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