Foot Pattin' Time: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

$8.00 USD

Foot Pattin' Time: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: Foot Pattin' Time: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-38676S
Price: 8.00 USD
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By Lou Donaldson / arr. Terry White

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-38676S

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The title says it all---it's a blues head that really cooks all the way. The hot melody lick bounces back and forth between saxes and trumpets, plus there are written-out solos for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. The lead trumpet range is to written F, top line. A wonderful shout chorus, some stop time sections, it's all here. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Young Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

UPC: 038081434766

SKU: 00-38676S

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About the Composer: Lou Donaldson

Lou Donaldson is an alto saxophonist and bandleader whose career spans more than six decades of hard bop, soul jazz, and blues-inflected ensemble playing. His work on both composition and arrangement has made him a fixture in jazz education, where his practical understanding of ensemble writing translates directly to pieces that challenge students without overwhelming them. Donaldson's ability to craft memorable melodic hooks and manageable solo vehicles reflects decades spent in working bands where clarity and swing come first.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures the essential feel of a blues head without requiring your students to navigate complex harmonic territory or extreme ranges. Arranger Terry White has written this so the melody stays front and center, the solos are genuinely playable, and the shout chorus and stop-time sections give your ensemble real moments to shine together. It's the kind of tune that teaches swing phrasing and ensemble balance while sounding unmistakably like jazz.

What to expect

A groove that settles into your bones from the first measure. The melody bounces with the casual confidence of a blues standard, while the written solos invite each featured player into the conversation without demanding virtuosity. There's warmth in this piece and genuine swing.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles working at an accessible level who want to play authentic blues material with real solo opportunities. This piece works equally well for high school programs building jazz literacy and community ensembles seeking straightforward, rewarding arrangements.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section into a consistent, relaxed swing feel before bringing in the horns; the groove underneath this melody needs to cook without rushing.
Balance the saxophone and trumpet soli during the head so neither section overwhelms the other; they're trading the melody, not competing for volume.
Shape the written solos with dynamic contrast; a solo that starts lighter invites the soloist to build energy naturally rather than starting at full volume.
Hit the stop-time sections with precision and attitude; these moments are your ensemble's chance to show control and rhythmic clarity.

How to use it

Use this as a cornerstone of a jazz concert focused on blues traditions, pairing it with other heads and standards that share similar harmonic territory. It also serves well as an ensemble-building piece earlier in the rehearsal year when you're establishing swing feel and section balance.