Chico and the Man: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

$9.00 USD

Chico and the Man: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: Chico and the Man: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-36052S
Price: 9.00 USD
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Flugelhorn Solo

Words and music by José Feliciano / arr. Victor López

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-36052S

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This is a wonderful flugelhorn feature in a samba feel with a relaxed groove. Everything is written-out for the soloist and chord changes are included as needed. This very catchy tune is ideal for your flugelhorn soloist with many facets for the soloist: basic melody, soli with the saxes, a written-out solo, a trading section with the band, and a nice big ensemble shout chorus.

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 28

UPC: 038081419626

SKU: 00-36052S

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About the Composer: José Feliciano

José Feliciano is a Puerto Rican singer, composer, and guitarist whose work has bridged pop, Latin, and jazz idioms since the 1960s. His distinctive vocal style and songwriting sensibility have made him a cultural ambassador for Latin music in North American popular culture, and his compositions reflect a deep understanding of rhythm, melody, and groove across multiple genres.

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Why we love this

Victor López's arrangement captures the infectious spirit of Feliciano's original while centering the flugelhorn as a genuine featured voice rather than an afterthought. The piece balances written material with improvisation space, giving your soloist ownership of the tune through multiple textural roles, and the samba groove sits so naturally in a jazz ensemble setting that rehearsals become genuinely fun.

What to expect

Warm and inviting, with the easy sophistication of a late-night club gig. The samba feel gives the whole ensemble a gentle forward momentum, and the flugelhorn's voice floats over that groove like someone recounting a favorite story.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles with a capable flugelhorn player who can handle both written melody and improvised space, and directors looking for a Grade 3 piece that sounds polished and professional without requiring advanced reading or technical demands. Community and school jazz programs, adult jazz ensembles, and rehearsal bands will all find this accessible and rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the flugelhorn's entrance and solos with a warm, singing tone that emphasizes the legit melody before moving into any bluesy inflections. The relaxed samba feel rewards phrasing over technique.
Lock the rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) into a steady samba pulse early. This foundation lets the saxes, brass, and soloist sit comfortably without rushing.
In the trading section, cue the band's responses tightly so exchanges feel conversational rather than mechanical. The soloist should breathe with the ensemble.
Balance the ensemble shout chorus so the flugelhorn voice carries through all the fullness around it. The soloist has earned their moment by this point in the chart.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a concert centerpiece or a program opener, especially if you're building a set around Latin-flavored jazz material. The 28-page conductor score gives you enough substance to build a full set around it, and the level makes it a strong choice when you want to feature a developing soloist without overwhelming them.