Cherry Point: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Neal Hefti / arr. Roy Phillippe
Grade: 1 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0000931
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A greasy swingin' blues with a very catchy riff! This great tune was composed by Neal Hefti and arranged by Roy Phillippe. Solos are written out for piano, trumpet and tenor sax. The lead trumpet plays to written F. This chart is easy to rehearse, and very effective! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
82
SKU:
00-PK-0000931
More about this title
About the Composer: Neal Hefti
Neal Hefti (1922-2008) was a prolific composer and arranger whose work defined the sound of mid-century American jazz and popular music. He wrote over 100 film and television scores, composed the iconic theme for "The Odd Couple," and created countless arrangements for big bands and jazz ensembles. His gift for crafting memorable melodies and swinging horn lines made him a favorite among bandleaders from Count Basie to Frank Sinatra.
Hefti's arrangements remain essential repertoire in jazz education because they balance accessibility with authentic jazz language. His charts teach young musicians how to voice ensemble parts cleanly, construct a solo section logically, and build momentum through orchestration rather than complexity.
Why we love this
This chart delivers everything a first-year jazz ensemble needs: a groove that locks immediately, written solos that give less experienced improvisers a solid foundation to build from, and orchestration that sounds polished without requiring advanced technique. The catchy riff becomes an earworm your students will carry home, which means they'll actually want to practice their parts.
What to expect
The piece swings with the greasy, understated confidence of a mid-century blues jam. The riff sits comfortably in the pocket, inviting the rhythm section to lock in tight while the horns trade energy and attitude over a foundation that feels both effortless and unmistakably cool.
Who it's for
First-year jazz ensemble students and developing secondary jazz programs looking for repertoire that teaches real jazz concepts without overwhelming young players. Directors can place this on a concert alongside slightly more challenging charts and know the ensemble will execute it confidently.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the swing feel by keeping the rhythm section loose and behind the beat; the groove thrives on pocket playing rather than metronomic precision.
- Have the soloists listen to multiple recorded versions before rehearsal to hear how different players interpret Hefti's written lines.
- Balance the ensemble hits with clarity; make sure the brass punches together rather than spreading the attack across the beat.
How to use it
Program this early in the concert as a crowd-pleasing opener or place it in a "Jazz Standards" set alongside other Hefti classics. It works equally well in a spring concert or a jazz festival showcase where you want to demonstrate that your ensemble has solid fundamentals and genuine swing feel.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing written jazz solos
- Playing with swing articulation and feel
- Ensemble balance and precision in rhythmic hits
- Understanding the 12-bar blues form in a jazz context
- Listening to and learning from recorded jazz performances