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Page 1: A note to all the Pepper Adams fans out there…A note to all the Pepper Adams fans out there… These transcriptions were done a little over a decade ago out of my love, respect and

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These transcriptions were done a little over a decade ago out of my love,respectandadmirationforPepperAdams.Hismusicality,harmonicconcept,senseofswing,intensityandhumoraretrulyanotchaboveeveryoneelse,whichiswhyheissospecial.Ihavespecificallyleftoutanyandallarticulations.Eventhoughonecouldattempt tophysicallywrite somethingonto themanuscriptpaper, I feel themusicrequiresustolearnitasitshouldbelearned…byabsorptionandassimilationthroughlistening.TotrulyunderstandhowPepper’snotesandphrasesareplayedrequires dedicated listening. Pepper’s improvisational voice was so unique andstrong. I suggest taking the time to listen toeach solo first; then listenagainandfollowalongonthetranscriptionmakinganynotesyoumaywish.Onlyafterthesesteps are done should you pick up your horn… Beyond this, the chord changesshownareareflectionofwhatIperceivedPeppertobethinkingandplaying…I’veattemptedtostayasclosetothestandardchangesfoundonthesetuneswheneverpossible.ItshouldbestatedthatPepperhadafondnessfortheDiminishedandtheTritone substitution in addition to the concept of ascending inminor 3rds over aMinororDominantchordorevenoveratwo-fivepassage.

Transcribing is a personal venture. These aremy interpretations ofwhatI’veheard. Shouldyoudisagreewith thewaywithwhich I’venotated something,that is completely acceptable, however, please change it in yourown score. If bychanceyou’vefoundaglaringmistake,pleasejustletmeknowanditwillbefixed.ThankyouandENJOYunlockingPEPPERADAMS!

AdamSchroeder

BaritoneSaxophonist AssistantProfessorofJazzStudies,UNLV [email protected] www.adamschroedermusic.com 310-872-0156

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Unforgettable

July 10, 1957

Trans. by Adam Schroeder

Pepper Adams - Pepper Adams Quintet

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