Ain't Misbehavin': Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$42.00 USD

Ain't Misbehavin': Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Ain't Misbehavin': Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-JEM01061
Price: 42.00 USD
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By Thomas "Fats" Waller and Harry Brooks, words by Andy Razaf / arr. Ralph Ford

Grade: 1 (Easy)

Item: 00-JEM01061

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Here's a nice easy-goin' swing chart on a great jazz classic composed by Fats Waller. Arranger Ralph Ford, one of our specialists in writing for young bands, does it once again. Solos are for piano and tenor sax (both written out), the brass ranges are modest, and this arrangement is loaded with natural swing licks. A super chart!

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Series: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 78

ISBN10: 0-7579-3497-8

ISBN13: 978-0-7579-3497-1

UPC: 654979021179

SKU: 00-JEM01061

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About the Composer: Harry Brooks

Harry Brooks composed "Ain't Misbehavin'" alongside Thomas "Fats" Waller, creating one of the most enduring jazz standards of the 1920s. Brooks's gift for memorable melodies and sophisticated harmonic movement helped establish the song as a cornerstone of American popular music.

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Why we love this

Ralph Ford's arrangement respects the swagger and accessibility that makes this standard so teachable. The written-out solos for piano and tenor sax remove improvisation barriers while keeping the swing authentic, and the modest brass ranges mean your entire section can play confidently from day one.

What to expect

The tune swings with understated coolness, never demanding flash but delivering groove. It feels like a relaxed Saturday night club date where everyone in the band knows the tune well enough to settle in and enjoy the pocket together.

Who it's for

This arrangement sits perfectly in a first-year jazz ensemble course or an intermediate jazz group looking to build solid fundamentals without overwhelming complexity. Directors seeking accessible, confident-building literature will find the Grade 1 difficulty paired with authentic swing style ideal for building ensemble cohesion and student enthusiasm.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the piano and tenor sax solos so each voice projects clearly without overshadowing the ensemble. The written melody lines give you control over blend and dynamic shape.
Lock the rhythm section into a relaxed half-time feel during the swing sections. Rushing ruins the laid-back character of the tune.
Shape the brass entrances with forward motion rather than hitting each note hard. These natural swing licks need air and space to breathe.
Use the conductor score to map out where ensemble hits support or complement the soloists, ensuring the band stays anchored while the solos shine.

How to use it

Program this early in your jazz ensemble season when students still need confidence-building wins. The straightforward arrangement and familiar melody give new jazz players a solid foundation, and the performance satisfies audiences who recognize and love the standard.

Skills your students will build

Swing rhythm and groove (quarter-note swing feel, syncopation)
Reading lead sheets and ensemble parts in jazz notation
Accompanying soloists while maintaining ensemble texture
Dynamics and phrasing in a jazz context (laid-back articulation, space between phrases)
Chord changes and harmonic navigation in a jazz standard