EK's Dilemma: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score, Parts & CD

$69.00 USD

EK's Dilemma: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score, Parts & CD

Name: EK's Dilemma: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score, Parts & CD
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 01-ADV32006
Price: 69.00 USD
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By Fred Lipsius / arr. Dave Rivello

Item: 01-ADV32006

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The opening melody of this jazz waltz, Fred Lipsius's "EK's Dilemma," features the alto saxophone and trombone. Solos are provided for trumpet and alto. This is a great change of pace chart. Arranged for big band by Dave Rivello.

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Series: Advance Music: The Groovin' Easy Series

Publisher: Advance Music

UPC: 805095320060

SKU: 01-ADV32006

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About the Composer: Fred Lipsius

Fred Lipsius is a saxophonist and composer whose work spans jazz, fusion, and studio recording. He co-founded the jazz-rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears in the 1960s and has maintained a prolific career as both a performer and writer for ensemble contexts. His compositions combine accessible melodic writing with solid harmonic sophistication, making them favorites in education and professional jazz settings alike.

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Why we love this

Lipsius's melody sits perfectly in the alto and trombone, giving those voices the spotlight while keeping the rest of the ensemble engaged in supporting roles. The waltz meter itself sets this apart from standard 4/4 charts, offering a refreshing programming contrast that audiences recognize immediately. Dave Rivello's arrangement scales well for student ensembles without sacrificing the composition's sophistication.

What to expect

Smooth, sophisticated, and deceptively danceable in three. The opening melody has a cool, introspective quality that invites close listening while the rhythm section propels the chart forward with subtle swing. Solo sections open up the harmonic space, rewarding adventurous improvisation without demanding advanced harmonic navigation.

Who it's for

Jazz ensemble directors at the high school and community levels will find this chart ideal for ensembles ready to move beyond basic swing feels into different meters and textures. Players benefit from both the melodic spotlight (alto and trombone) and the opportunity to comp with purpose in a less common time signature.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the alto and trombone lead in the opening so the melody sings over the supporting harmony without either voice overwhelming the other.
Keep the waltz pulse steady and unhurried; resist the urge to rush the triplet subdivisions that appear in the comping figures.
Shape the trumpet and alto solos with clear statement and response phrasing, letting each soloist breathe between their musical ideas.
Use the recorded accompaniment to lock the rhythm section's pocket and ensure the comping ensemble stays synchronized during solos.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece of a set focused on compositional diversity, pairing it with uptempo swingers and blues-based charts to show range within the jazz tradition. The waltz meter makes it memorable in concert, and it serves as an excellent vehicle for introducing students to time signatures beyond 4/4 in a real musical context.