Coconut Champagne: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Denis DiBlasio / arr. Victor López
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0007274
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Description
With an upbeat samba groove, everybody gets some action, and the classic Maynard Ferguson trumpet solo is harmonized for the trumpet section---in a playable range. There is a sax soli that can also be a solo for any sax. An optional percussion part will complete this package. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Jazz Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
102
SKU:
00-PK-0007274
More about this title
About the Composer: Denis DiBlasio
Denis DiBlasio is a composer and arranger whose work spans jazz, classical, and educational contexts. His arrangements for jazz ensemble balance accessibility with musical substance, making sophisticated jazz idioms available to student musicians without sacrificing the genre's rhythmic and harmonic complexity.
Why we love this
Victor López's arrangement transforms a Maynard Ferguson classic into a vehicle where every section has something meaningful to play. The harmonized trumpet solo keeps the iconic melody intact while distributing the weight across your section, and the optional sax soli gives you flexibility to feature soloists or keep the texture full depending on your ensemble's strengths.
What to expect
Immediate and infectious. The samba groove pulls you in from the first measure, and the arrangement never lets go of that propulsive, party-ready energy. There's sophistication in the harmonies and voice leading, but the overall vibe stays bright, playful, and utterly grounded in the joy of the groove.
Who it's for
Jazz ensemble directors teaching grades 3-4 students who are ready for Latin jazz idioms and section-wide harmonic writing. Players need solid lead sheet reading and comfort with syncopation, but the arrangement keeps ranges and rhythmic demands within reach for developing musicians.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the samba groove between drums and bass before bringing in horns; the pocket matters more than precision here, and a relaxed, behind-the-beat feel will sell the Latin character.
- Balance the trumpet section voicing so the melody sits above the harmony without the top voice dominating; blend matters as much as projection.
- If you're using the sax soli as a section feature, rehearse it as an ensemble line first, then introduce the solo option once everyone hears how the passage sits in the arrangement.
- Push the optional percussion parts; they're not decoration. Well-executed clave and shaker patterns anchor the whole groove.
How to use it
Program this as a closer on a jazz concert or as the cornerstone of a Latin jazz set, pairing it with a slower ballad to show range. It's equally effective as a pep rally feature or a festival opener where you want to establish that your ensemble understands style and pocket, not just notes.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and interpreting samba rhythmic feel (lay-back, pocket-based phrasing)
- Harmonized melody playing in trumpet section voicings
- Section balance and blend within jazz ensemble texture
- Responding to a clear groove and lock from rhythm section
- Optional: lead sheet solo interpretation and improvisation