Boss City: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

Boss City: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Boss City: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-51895
Price: 52.00 USD
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By John L. "Wes" Montgomery / arr. Mike Kamuf

Grade: 2.5

Item: 00-51895

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It's a funky-rock groove, let's call it a "boogaloo," performed around 126 BPM. A very catchy melody, with stop-time sections and solos provided for alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone, and guitar, plus some brief drum solo interludes. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff. This is a great chart for any performance setting. (4:50)

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Series: Young Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-7729-6

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-7729-9

UPC: 038081599465

SKU: 00-51895

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About the Composer: John L. "Wes" Montgomery

Wes Montgomery (1923-1968) was a guitarist and composer whose innovations in jazz fusion fundamentally shaped how jazz musicians approached both electric guitar and ensemble arranging. His warm tone and inventive phrasing influenced generations of jazz players across multiple genres, from straight-ahead bebop to the funkier, rock-inflected sounds that defined late 1960s jazz.

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Why we love this

This is the kind of chart that gets students genuinely excited about jazz ensemble work. The groove sits solidly at Grade 2.5, making it accessible without sacrificing sophistication, and the built-in solo spots for alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone, and guitar give multiple ensemble members a chance to shine. Directors appreciate that it works in any performance setting, whether a casual concert or a festival where you need something with immediate impact.

What to expect

Funky, propulsive, and undeniably fun. The boogaloo groove sits somewhere between pure jazz and rock energy, with a melody catchy enough to stick with listeners long after the piece ends. Stop-time hits create momentum shifts that keep the energy fresh, while drum solo breaks give the performance room to breathe and remind everyone why groove matters.

Who it's for

Young jazz ensembles working at the Grade 2.5 level, particularly groups with developing soloists ready for their first real spotlight moments. Directors building confidence in players who can handle rhythm section responsibilities and ensemble interplay without overwhelming technical demands.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section into that 126 BPM boogaloo feel from the downbeat. The pocket is everything here; anchor the groove with precision before soloists enter.
Shape the stop-time sections with clear dynamic contrast. Mark dynamic changes in parts ahead of time so the sudden pauses read as intentional rather than hesitant.
Prepare soloists early. With alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone, and guitar all taking turns, block out solo sections in rehearsal weeks in advance so players have time to develop ideas.
Balance the lead trumpet carefully, especially when it reaches the written G above the staff. Test the range during warm-up and adjust part volumes in the ensemble if needed to keep the melody clear without strain.

How to use it

Perfect as a second-set opener or mid-concert energy boost when you need something that lands immediately with an audience. Program it after a ballad to showcase range, or pair it with other funk-influenced charts to build a cohesive set that demonstrates how contemporary jazz ensembles approach groove-based writing.