Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and at J.W. Pepper, we’re celebrating with some truly outstanding jazz band repertoire. Jazz is what made so many musicians first fall in love with music, and for many of us, it all started in a high school jazz band—auditions, nerves, classic charts, and that unforgettable feeling of making the band.
In this video, we highlight a range of jazz standards and fresh arrangements perfect for school and community jazz bands. From timeless classics to modern takes on familiar favorites, these charts are designed to engage your performers and leave a lasting musical impression.
Many of today’s featured selections are available via ePrint, so you can start rehearsing—or even performing—right away. All titles are linked directly below—and you’ll find even more jazz band music for Jazz Appreciation Month and beyond at jwpepper.com.
If you’re looking for jazz band charts, classic jazz standards, or meaningful repertoire to celebrate April, this video is the perfect place to start. Now—let’s get into some great jazz.
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#JazzEducation #SchoolJazzBand #BigBand
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#ePrintMusic #StudentMusicians #jazzmusic
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0:00 Intro
1:24 Song for my Father jwpepper.com/song-for-my-father-11539349-841631/p?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jazz-appreciation-jam&utm_content=must-play-jazz-band-standards-product-2026
2:40 C Jam Blues jwpepper.com/c-jam-blues-2470818-1117574/p?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jazz-appreciation-jam&utm_content=must-play-jazz-band-standards-product-2026
3:53 Sing, Sing, Sing jwpepper.com/sing-sing-sing-2702806-1045435/p?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jazz-appreciation-jam&utm_content=must-play-jazz-band-standards-product-2026
5:06 Strike up the Band
6:01 I Could Write a Book jwpepper.com/i-could-write-a-book-11623389-2538908/p?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jazz-appreciation-jam&utm_content=must-play-jazz-band-standards-product-2026
6:47 Mamacita jwpepper.com/mamacita-11511951-9816/p?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jazz-appreciation-jam&utm_content=must-play-jazz-band-standards-product-2026
8:02 Ain't Misbehavin' jwpepper.com/aint-misbehavin-11637081-2618186/p?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jazz-appreciation-jam&utm_content=must-play-jazz-band-standards-product-2026
April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and at J.W. Pepper, we’re celebrating with some truly outstanding jazz band repertoire. Jazz is what made so many musicians first fall in love with music, and for many of us, it all started in a high school jazz band—auditions, nerves, classic charts, and that unforgettable feeling of making the band.
In this video, we highlight a range of jazz standards and fresh arrangements perfect for school and community jazz bands. From timeless classics to modern takes on familiar favorites, these charts are designed to engage your performers and leave a lasting musical impression.
Many of today’s featured selections are available via ePrint, so you can start rehearsing—or even performing—right away. All titles are linked directly below—and you’ll find even more jazz band music for Jazz Appreciation Month and beyond at jwpepper.com.
If you’re looking for jazz band charts, classic jazz standards, or meaningful repertoire to celebrate April, this video is the perfect place to start. Now—let’s get into some great jazz.
#JazzAppreciationMonth #JazzBand #JazzStandards
#JazzEducation #SchoolJazzBand #BigBand
#JWpepper #JazzCharts #MusicEducation
#ePrintMusic #StudentMusicians #jazzmusic
Shop All Jazz Standards jwpepper.com/jazz-ensemble-music/jazz-ensemble-charts/jazz-standards?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jazz-appreciation-jam&utm_content=must-play-jazz-band-standards-product-2026
Shop All Music for Jazz Band jwpepper.com/jazz-ensemble-music/jazz-ensemble-charts?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jazz-appreciation-jam&utm_content=must-play-jazz-band-standards-product-2026
Explore the Jazz Appreciation Page jwpepper.com/jazz-appreciation?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jazz-appreciation-jam&utm_content=must-play-jazz-band-standards-product-2026
0:00 Intro
1:24 Song for my Father jwpepper.com/song-for-my-father-11539349-841631/p?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jazz-appreciation-jam&utm_content=must-play-jazz-band-standards-product-2026
2:40 C Jam Blues jwpepper.com/c-jam-blues-2470818-1117574/p?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jazz-appreciation-jam&utm_content=must-play-jazz-band-standards-product-2026
3:53 Sing, Sing, Sing jwpepper.com/sing-sing-sing-2702806-1045435/p?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jazz-appreciation-jam&utm_content=must-play-jazz-band-standards-product-2026
5:06 Strike up the Band
6:01 I Could Write a Book jwpepper.com/i-could-write-a-book-11623389-2538908/p?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jazz-appreciation-jam&utm_content=must-play-jazz-band-standards-product-2026
6:47 Mamacita jwpepper.com/mamacita-11511951-9816/p?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jazz-appreciation-jam&utm_content=must-play-jazz-band-standards-product-2026
8:02 Ain't Misbehavin' jwpepper.com/aint-misbehavin-11637081-2618186/p?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=jazz-appreciation-jam&utm_content=must-play-jazz-band-standards-product-2026
