A Time for Love: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Johnny Mandel / arr. Sammy Nestico
Grade: 5 (Advanced / Difficult)
Item: 00-PK-0002430
$60.00
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This is one of Sammy Nestico's best! It features a trombone solo (which was written for Bill Watrous) that goes up to high B-flat and requires a strong performer, but in the right hands, it's dynamite. Definitely first class! (4:26)
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Additional Details
Series:
Premier Jazz Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
82
SKU:
00-PK-0002430
More about this title
About the Composer: Johnny Mandel
Johnny Mandel composed "A Time for Love" as the title track for a 1966 film, and the song quickly became a standard in jazz repertoire. His gift for melody and harmonic sophistication made him one of the most respected composers in both film and jazz circles, with a catalog that includes iconic standards still performed by ensembles and soloists worldwide.
Why we love this
Sammy Nestico's arrangement transforms a lyrical ballad into a showcase that demands technical prowess and musicality from your ensemble. The trombone solo (written for virtuoso Bill Watrous) sits front and center, reaching high B-flat with demands that will challenge your strongest players and reward careful preparation with a genuinely thrilling moment.
What to expect
The arrangement opens with lush voicings that frame a timeless ballad, then shifts focus entirely to the trombone soloist, whose line soars with romantic sweep. The ensemble work is sophisticated without overshadowing the song's inherent warmth, creating a performance experience that feels both polished and deeply musical.
Who it's for
Advanced jazz ensembles with a capable lead trombonist who can handle high register demands and sustain musical phrasing over a longer solo. Directors programming festival and contest repertoire will find this piece offers both technical challenge and the emotional substance that adjudicators reward.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the ensemble texture underneath the trombone solo so the soloist can breathe and shape the line without fighting the band; this is a feature moment, not a tutti section.
- Work the intonation of the high register carefully during sectional rehearsals, especially the trombone's upper range where pitch can drift under pressure.
- Shape the opening and closing sections with attention to dynamics and articulation so the quiet passages don't feel timid; Nestico's voicings reward precise control from every section.
- Consider the solo trombone player's stamina and breathing points when mapping out rehearsal and performance pacing.
How to use it
Reserve this for a concert or festival where you can give the trombone solo proper attention; it works beautifully as a set piece that showcases your ensemble's ability to support a featured soloist and demonstrates the caliber of players in your program. The 4:26 length and contest/festival designation make it an ideal choice for adjudicated events where excellence is expected.
Skills your students will build
- High register accuracy and intonation on trombone (up to B-flat)
- Balancing ensemble texture to support rather than obscure a featured soloist
- Interpreting jazz ballad phrasing with rubato and emotional nuance
- Sectional voicing clarity in sophisticated jazz harmonies
- Sustaining focus and control during extended solo passages