Cold Duck Time: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

$11.00 USD

Cold Duck Time: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: Cold Duck Time: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-40357S
Price: 11.00 USD
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By Eddie Harris / arr. Erik Morales

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-40357S

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Wow! This chart is totally smokin'. A terrific tune set in a funky-rock groove set around 132--144 BPM, a straight-eighth feel and very hip opening intro lick. Solos are available (written out) for alto, bari, trumpet 2, and guitar---and the lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff (optional B). Check it out! (4:02) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

UPC: 038081452647

SKU: 00-40357S

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About the Composer: Eddie Harris

Eddie Harris (1936-2020) was a saxophonist and composer who bridged soul jazz, funk, and rock with remarkable fluency. His compositions became staples of the jazz repertoire, known for their infectious grooves and accessible melodic appeal that never sacrificed harmonic sophistication. Harris's ability to write charts that engage both serious jazz musicians and developing ensembles made his work invaluable to music educators.

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Why we love this

Erik Morales's arrangement captures Harris's signature funky-rock swagger while keeping the chart playable for Grade 3 ensembles. The written solos for four voices mean your students get genuine jazz improvisation experience without scrambling to comp changes, and the optional high B trumpet part lets you challenge your strongest lead player without forcing it.

What to expect

A fresh, propulsive funk-rock groove that moves with swagger and drive. The straight-eighth feel creates forward momentum, while the hip opening riff immediately signals that this is music meant to cook. Four bars in, your ensemble feels the pocket.

Who it's for

Jazz ensemble directors leading Grade 3 groups who want an authentic groove tune with enough solo space to develop improvisation skills across multiple voices. This works for combos or full sections and suits both rehearsal development and festival performance.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section into the straight-eighth feel from the top; the opening intro lick sets the groove, so have drums and bass nail the pocket before the horns enter.
Balance the written solos carefully across sections. Alto, bari, trumpet 2, and guitar each get their moment; make sure accompaniment stays supportive rather than competing for attention.
The funky-rock quality thrives on articulation clarity. Have the entire ensemble work on matching tonguing styles during the ensemble hits so the group sounds unified and punchy.
If you're using the optional high B trumpet part, rehearse that player separately to ensure secure control above the staff without strain.

How to use it

Perfect for a jazz concert set or festival competition where you want a crowd-pleasing number that also showcases your ensemble's groove sensibility and solo prowess. The moderate tempo and clear structure make it an excellent mid-set energizer that sits well between ballads and up-tempo swingers.