Channel One Suite: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

Channel One Suite: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Channel One Suite: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-JE9804
Price: 52.00 USD
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Arr. Mike Lewis

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-JE9804

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This classic Buddy Rich signature tune has been expertly arranged by Mike Lewis for less experienced groups. By reducing the difficulty of the original piece without sacrificing its musical integrity, Mike has formed a real jazz showpiece that is accessible to most bands. Great for teaching jazz history, too! (5:27)

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 90

ISBN10: 0-7579-3508-7

ISBN13: 978-0-7579-3508-4

UPC: 029156697155

SKU: 00-JE9804

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Why we love this

Mike Lewis understood what makes this Buddy Rich signature work tick and stripped away the technical barriers without dulling its edge. A Grade 3 arrangement that still swings hard and delivers genuine jazz credibility is rare. Directors get a conversation starter about jazz history paired with a piece their ensemble can actually execute with style.

What to expect

A controlled explosion of energy. The piece moves with purpose and a propulsive rhythm that feels effortless when the ensemble is locked in, yet demands focus and precision to get there. It's the sound of a band having fun while playing something that matters.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the intermediate level who want to play something with genuine swagger and historical weight. High school programs new to jazz, community college groups, and select middle school ensembles with solid reading skills will all find something to sink their teeth into here.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section into a tight groove first. The drums and bass need to sit together before the ensemble layers in, so isolate those parts in sectionals and let the groove anchor everything else.
Articulation matters as much as accuracy here. Clean, deliberate tonguing on the ensemble passages gives the piece that signature snappy feel that Buddy Rich's original had.
Balance the solo sections so the featured player can breathe. Whether it's trumpet, trombone, or saxophone taking the lead, the ensemble behind should sit underneath and support without crowding the spotlight.
Bring out the rhythmic surprise moments. This arrangement has places where the ensemble hits together and then pulls back. Those moments of contrast make the groove land harder.

How to use it

Pair this with a jazz history unit or a concert focused on big band traditions and signature tunes. The five-and-a-half-minute runtime makes it substantial enough to anchor a jazz set without overshadowing other pieces. It's equally at home in a spring jazz festival or a casual community concert where you want to showcase your ensemble's jazz credibility.