13 O'Clock Jump: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$47.00 USD

13 O'Clock Jump: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: 13 O'Clock Jump: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50082
Price: 47.00 USD
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By Zachary Smith

Grade: 1.5

Item: 00-50082

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A swingin' blues but with a fun twist, 13-bar blues! Play it around 172 BPM with suggested solos written for tenor 1, trumpet 1, trombone 1, and some brief drumset fills. Trumpet 1 range is to written E top space. Check out the cool brass plunger mute sections! (3:35)

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Series: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-6284-1

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6284-4

UPC: 038081580050

SKU: 00-50082

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Why we love this

Zachary Smith writes specifically for young jazz ensembles, and this piece proves he understands what makes a chart work at the beginner level. The 13-bar blues twist keeps the form challenging enough to hold student interest without derailing the ensemble, and the written solos are actually playable—not filler that students dread. The plunger mute sections add color and personality without requiring specialized extended technique.

What to expect

Fun, swinging, and a bit cheeky. The 13-bar form throws a wrench into what students expect from a blues, catching them pleasantly off guard, while the plunger mute brass creates a voice and personality that keeps energy high. It's music that doesn't take itself too seriously but still demands musicianship.

Who it's for

First-year jazz ensemble students ready to move beyond straight shuffles into real blues changes. Directors looking for a chart that's accessible without feeling watered down, with enough solo opportunities to keep multiple players engaged and invested.

How to get the most out of it

Nail the 13-bar phrasing before worrying about tempo. Have the ensemble count the blues form out loud for several run-throughs so the rhythm section locks in with confidence and the soloists don't lose their place.
The plunger mute effect works best when brass players keep the plunger moving deliberately rather than holding it static. Experiment with the opening and closing speed during sectionals to get a unified sound across the section.
Set a solid swing feel at rehearsal tempo first, then gradually build to 172 BPM. The looser interpretation at a comfortable speed will help students internalize the pocket before they have to manage faster coordination.
Have trumpet 1 take ownership of the high E passage. It's reachable but demands accurate valve work and breath support. A quick sectional on that phrase will save rehearsal time later.

How to use it

This works perfectly early in the jazz season when your ensemble is still building confidence with standard blues vocabulary. Pair it with a straight 12-bar blues to highlight what Smith does differently, or use it as a closing number on a casual performance where the audience can hear what beginner jazz students sound like when they're having genuine fun.