Blue and Sentimental: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$38.00 USD

Blue and Sentimental: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Blue and Sentimental: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-JEM03033
Price: 38.00 USD
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By Count Basie, Jerry Livingston, and Mack David / arr. Roy Phillippe

Grade: 1 (Easy)

Item: 00-JEM03033

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Count Basie is also known as a composer. This slow swing composed by the legendary Count and arranged by Roy Phillippe will make your young band sound like old pros. Written solos bounce around the band for alto sax, trumpet, trombone, tenor sax, and piano to spread out the opportunity to solo. Simple rhythms, easy ranges, and a nice melody provide the ideal setting for the young player to play jazz. The Count would dig this chart.

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Series: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 50

ISBN10: 0-7579-3445-5

ISBN13: 978-0-7579-3445-2

UPC: 654979058366

SKU: 00-JEM03033

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About the Composer: Jerry Livingston

Jerry Livingston (1909-1979) was a prolific composer and pianist who worked extensively in film, theater, and popular music. His gift for crafting memorable melodies and his fluency across genres made him a sought-after collaborator in mid-century American music. For jazz educators, Livingston's work represents the accessible sophistication that bridges commercial songwriting with genuine musicality.

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Why we love this

Roy Phillippe's arrangement captures everything that makes early swing accessible to young players without sacrificing authenticity. The solo rotation ensures every section gets a moment in the spotlight, and the straightforward rhythmic language lets students focus on phrasing and feel rather than wrestling with complex figures. This chart proves that Grade 1 jazz doesn't mean watered-down playing.

What to expect

Warm and unhurried, with the gentle sway of a small-group session. The slow swing tempo invites sensitivity and restraint, creating space for each student soloist to be heard clearly against a supportive ensemble backdrop. Despite its simplicity, the tune has the soul and dignity of a real Count Basie composition.

Who it's for

First-year and Grade 1 jazz ensemble students who are ready to experience genuine swing writing without the technical demands that typically come with it. Directors building a young jazz program will find this a confidence-builder that teaches feel and solo phrasing alongside basic jazz vocabulary.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the written melody against the rhythm section. The tune should sit comfortably in the foreground, but the walking bass and swing comping need to breathe underneath.
Work the solos individually before sectional rehearsal. Each soloist benefits from one-on-one coaching on phrasing, note choice, and when to sit back versus push forward.
Let the rhythm section lock in first. Once the pulse and swing feel are solid, the horns will naturally sit better on top of it.
Shape the melody with dynamics and articulation, not just tempo fluctuation. A sentimental ballad still swings when the players commit to the written phrasing.

How to use it

Program this early in the season to establish your ensemble's jazz sound and vocabulary before moving to faster tempos or more complex arrangements. It pairs well with blues or blues-based standards and serves as an excellent counterpoint to up-tempo novelty charts on the same concert.