Channel One Suite: Score
By Bill Reddie / transcr. and adapted by Tom Davis
Grade: 4 (Medium Advanced / Difficult)
Item: 00-PR-0003924
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Warner Bros. Publications is proud to bring you the Buddy Rich jazz classic CHANNEL ONE SUITE. This piece was one of Buddy's signature tunes, and it is now in print for the first time ever. Tom Davis has faithfully transcribed this chart from the original recording. It's a real challenge, but one your students will love. In order to make this chart more accessible to most bands, we have provided alternate trumpet parts that have been rewritten to omit some of the extreme upper register passages. This is a piece of jazz history, and either way you play it, this chart is a winner! (duration 10:43)
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Additional Details
Series:
Premier Jazz Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
170
SKU:
00-PR-0003924
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Why we love this
Channel One Suite carries the unmistakable signature of Buddy Rich's virtuosic vision, and having it transcribed faithfully from the original recording makes this a genuine artifact of jazz ensemble history. The alternate trumpet parts show real pedagogical intelligence: you get to teach the demanding original chart or adapt it for your ensemble's strengths without losing the essence of what makes this piece swing.
What to expect
Channel One Suite captures the crisp, propulsive energy of Buddy Rich's rhythm sensibility. The writing has snap and swagger; solos cut through a tight ensemble backdrop, and the overall momentum swings hard without ever losing its architectural clarity.
Who it's for
Jazz ensemble directors working with strong Grade 4 players who are ready for a piece that demands both technical command and stylistic maturity. The existence of alternate trumpet parts makes this accessible to ensembles with developing lead players while still offering a pathway to the original arrangement for advanced groups.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the section backgrounds against soloists by running the rhythm section tight and anchored; loose timekeeping will obscure the original groove.
- If you choose the rewritten trumpet parts, prepare your lead players for the demands that remain in the upper register; omitting extreme passages doesn't mean the chart sits low.
- Work the articulation ensemble-wide before layering in dynamics; the precision of tonguing across sections drives the punch of this chart.
- Study the original recording alongside your preparation; Buddy's conception of how this piece breathes informs phrasing choices that notation alone won't fully capture.
How to use it
This belongs on a jazz festival or contest program where the historical weight and technical challenges align with your ensemble's competitive goals. It also works as a centerpiece in a concert celebrating big band repertoire, especially if you're programming other Rich compositions or transcriptions from the Buddy Rich Orchestra.
Skills your students will build
- Interpreting swing eighth-note feel and articulation across ensemble sections
- Supporting soloists with responsive, locked rhythm section playing
- Reading complex jazz notation and chord changes
- Balancing precision with the loose, conversational quality of authentic jazz phrasing
- Understanding the demands of Grade 4 lead trumpet writing and alternative fingering choices