All The Things You Are: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Mark Taylor's arrangement preserves the melodic elegance of this Kern standard while building ensemble textures through strategic duet pairings and counterlines that keep smaller groups from sounding thin. The included alto and trumpet solos give your strongest improvisers meaningful space, and the Grade 3-4 difficulty sits in that sweet spot where technical demands don't overshadow musicianship.

Sophisticated but not precious. The harmonic language keeps listeners engaged while the groove stays grounded and accessible. Duet passages create intimacy amid ensemble density, giving the piece shape and breathing room.

Jazz ensembles at the intermediate level looking for a vehicle that sounds fuller than it is and gives soloists real responsibility. This works equally well for groups with 8 players or 12, since the scoring is efficient without feeling sparse.

• Balance the duet pairings against the ensemble background figures; the featured pairs shouldn't overwhelm the harmonic foundation the rest of the band provides.
• Establish a relaxed swing feel before adding solo work. The soloists respond to the ensemble's pocket more than to a rigid click track.
• Work out chorus endings separately from the solos. Transitions back to ensemble passages need crisp ensemble clarity.

Pair this with other Kern standards or use it to bridge between bebop and contemporary jazz on a concert. It also serves as a strong reading piece for festivals where your band needs to demonstrate control of swing feel and sectional balance.

• Swing articulation and phrasing across full ensemble
• Trading solo passages with ensemble texture and harmonic awareness
• Balanced voicing in duet counterlines against background figures
• Listening skills for pulse and pocket in an improvisation context