Doxy: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Sonny Rollins / Arranged by Mark Taylor
Grade: 3-4
Item: 35-PK00182111
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Doxy - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - C Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Bb Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Eb Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Bass Clef Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Alternate Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Alternate Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Alternate Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Doxy - Sample Solo | $6.00 |
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A jazz standard from the legendary Sonny Rollins, "Doxy" is arranged here in a very playable and appealing swing setting for little big band. Tenor sax, baritone sax and trombone take the lead in the beginning and an open solo section for any instrument adds to the chart's flexibility.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00182111
More about this title
About the Composer: Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins stands as one of jazz's most inventive and fearless improvisers, a tenor saxophonist who shaped the sound of modern jazz through his harmonic sophistication and rhythmic daring. His compositions, including "Doxy," have become essential repertoire in jazz education and performance, prized for their elegant simplicity married to genuine swing character.
Rollins' approach to melody and harmony makes his tunes ideal for student ensembles. "Doxy" demonstrates his gift for writing a head that sits naturally on the horn while leaving room for meaningful solo exploration, a balance that benefits both developing players and seasoned musicians.
Why we love this
Mark Taylor's arrangement respects the tune's essential groove while making it genuinely accessible to mid-level bands. The shared melody between tenor, baritone, and trombone creates immediate voice-leading clarity, and that open solo section lets you feature individual students without requiring pre-written solos to sound like a complete arrangement.
What to expect
Relaxed and propulsive at once. "Doxy" has the confidence of a melody that knows exactly who it is, moving with unhurried grace over a foundation that wants to move. There's room to breathe but never a moment of stalling.
Who it's for
This works for jazz ensembles grades 3-4 that want proven repertoire with real musical teeth. It's equally valuable for directors building a first jazz program or for seasoned groups looking to strengthen their grasp of swing fundamentals and small group textures.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening melody as a collective statement rather than individual parts. Blend the three saxes and trombone for one cohesive voice.
- Lock the groove early in rehearsals using the rhythm section as your anchor. Swing feel matters enormously here; straight eighth notes will drain the tune of its character.
- Invite your soloists to respond to the changes rather than memorize fixed lines. Leave space for risk-taking during the open solo section.
- Dial in the dynamic balance between melody and comping voices. The arrangement sits well when backing figures support rather than compete with whoever is soloing.
How to use it
Pair this with other accessible Rollins tunes or complementary standards to build a set that teaches swing sensibility across the rehearsal season. It also serves as an excellent audition or concert opener, establishing ensemble groove before moving into more complex material.
Skills your students will build
- Swing articulation and phrasing on written melodies
- Listening and responding to harmonic changes in real time
- Rhythmic precision in a small group texture
- Balancing solo voice with ensemble accompaniment
- Basic blues harmony and standard jazz chord progressions