Blue Rondo a la Turk: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

Blue Rondo a la Turk: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Blue Rondo a la Turk: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-JE9816
Price: 52.00 USD
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Arr. Calvin Custer

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-JE9816

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You are not going to believe this arrangement! Calvin Custer has masterfully interpreted Dave Brubeck's classic jazz piece, creating a marvelous version for your jazz band that is really not that difficult. Effortlessly moving from 9/8 to 4/4 swing, this great chart features trumpet and alto sax solos in the middle section, followed by a full band shout leading back to the head. This is simply one of the best arrangements we have ever heard! (3:21)

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 86

ISBN10: 0-7579-3446-3

ISBN13: 978-0-7579-3446-9

UPC: 029156912470

SKU: 00-JE9816

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About the Arranger: Calvin Custer

Calvin Custer is an accomplished arranger and composer whose work has become a staple in jazz education programs across the country. His arrangements balance accessibility with musical sophistication, making classic jazz standards both playable and genuinely engaging for student ensembles.

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Why we love this

Custer's arrangement strips away the complexity that often intimidates jazz ensembles while preserving every ounce of Brubeck's compositional brilliance. The meter modulation from 9/8 to 4/4 feels organic rather than academic, and the solo section gives your players room to shine without requiring advanced improvisation skills. This is a chart that sounds far more sophisticated than it plays.

What to expect

Sophisticated and swinging. The piece opens with an exotic, slightly off-kilter energy in 9/8 that draws listeners in immediately, then settles into a relaxed swing groove that feels inevitable. The contrast between the angular head and the straightforward swing section keeps performers and audiences alert throughout.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the intermediate level who want to perform a recognizable standard without overextending their technical or improvisational abilities. This works equally well for high school jazz bands, community college ensembles, and adult jazz groups seeking repertoire that impresses audiences and challenges musicians in the right proportions.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the 9/8 head with crisp articulation and clear subdivision; the rhythm section should lock the groove before soloists enter, since the meter shift demands rhythmic confidence.
Balance the trumpet and alto sax solos by setting levels in rehearsal without the band, then work the full ensemble shout at a controlled dynamic so the solos remain audible.
Address the transition back to the head after the shout by rehearsing that passage separately; rhythmic clarity here prevents the return from feeling accidental.

How to use it

Program this as a feature piece in a jazz concert to demonstrate your ensemble's range across contrasting meters and styles. It pairs well alongside more traditional swing standards or modal jazz pieces, and its moderate length (3:21) makes it ideal for festival performances or concert programs where you want impact without consuming excessive stage time.