As I Recall: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Rob Vuono Jr.
Grade: 3
Item: 98-DJE4035
$40.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| As I Recall: Score | $5.00 | |
| As I Recall: Alto Sax 1 | $7.00 | |
| As I Recall: Alto Sax 2 | $7.00 | |
| As I Recall: Tenor Sax 1 | $7.00 | |
| As I Recall: Tenor Sax 2 | $7.00 | |
| As I Recall: Baritone Sax | $7.00 | |
| As I Recall: Trumpet 1 | $7.00 | |
| As I Recall: Trumpet 2 | $7.00 | |
| As I Recall: Trumpet 3 | $7.00 | |
| As I Recall: Trumpet 4 | $7.00 | |
| As I Recall: Trombone 1 | $7.00 | |
| As I Recall: Trombone 2 | $7.00 | |
| As I Recall: Trombone 3 | $7.00 | |
| As I Recall: Bass Trombone | $7.00 | |
| As I Recall: Guitar | $7.00 | |
| As I Recall: Piano | $7.00 | |
| As I Recall: Bass | $7.00 | |
| As I Recall: Drum Set | $7.00 |
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Description
This slow ballad will bring back memories of the great Neal Hefti classic Li'l Darlin. Destined to become a mainstay in your jazz library for students to play every year. Great ensemble writing, plus all the piano fills are written out.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Intermediate Jazz Ensemble
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DJE4035
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Why we love this
Vuono captures the essence of what made Li'l Darlin' timeless without leaning on imitation. The written-out piano fills mean your players learn exactly how to voice and phrase those moments, rather than hoping someone improvises through them. This is the kind of arrangement that sounds polished from the first read and rewards deeper listening with each rehearsal.
What to expect
Nostalgic and warm, with the kind of lyrical simplicity that only works when the writing is genuinely skilled. The arrangement invites students into the emotional space of a classic without demanding virtuosity; instead, it asks for maturity and taste.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the intermediate level who are ready to explore ballad writing beyond basic lead sheets. Directors looking for a sophisticated opener or closer that feels less like a standard exercise and more like something students will remember playing.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody against the comping underneath. The bass and rhythm section should lock early and stay warm without pushing; let the front line float over that foundation.
- Work the piano fills with intention. Even though they're written out, they need air and space around them to land the way Vuono intended.
- Establish the tempo as a walking pulse, not a dragging one. A ballad breathes, but it still moves forward.
How to use it
Open a concert with this piece to set a reflective mood, or place it mid-set to give both the ensemble and audience a chance to settle into something beautiful. It works equally well as a feature for a vocalist or as a pure instrumental ballad, making it flexible for various programming scenarios.
Skills your students will build
- Ballad phrasing and dynamics within a narrow range
- Comping coordination between rhythm section voices
- Reading and executing written-out harmonic fills
- Ensemble balance when melody is sparse
- Listening and responding to tempo stability without a clicking pulse