Four: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Miles Davis / Arranged by John Berry
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00142193
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Four - Full Score | $7.50 | |
| Four - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Four - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Four - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Four - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Four - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Four - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Four - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Four - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Four - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Four - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Four - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Four - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Four - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Four - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Four - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Four - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Four - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Four - Vibes | $6.00 | |
| Four - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Four - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Four - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Four - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Four - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Four - Solo Sheet | $6.00 |
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Description
The saxes do most of the heavy lifting on this easy version of the Miles Davis standard. In addition, there is a short sax soli and a written or ad lib solo for trumpet. This is a wonderful introduction for young players to one of the most important jazz figures of the 20th century.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00142193
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About the Composer: Miles Davis
Miles Davis transformed jazz from a regional American art form into a global language spoken by musicians across every genre. His five decades of innovation produced Kind of Blue, Bitches Brew, and In a Silent Way, each one redefining what jazz could be. For educators, Davis matters because his fearless approach to ensemble sound and harmonic space gives students permission to listen deeply and trust their instincts rather than rely on formula.
Why we love this
John Berry's arrangement strips away the complexity of the original without sacrificing the tune's essential character. Giving the saxophones the primary melodic voice keeps the ensemble engaged throughout, and the written trumpet solo (with an ad lib option) creates a natural teaching moment about solo construction within a supportive arrangement. Young players will feel the weight of playing a Davis standard while remaining within their technical range.
What to expect
Cool and unfussy. The tune moves with a gentle inevitability, driven by the saxophone voices but never rushed. There's room to breathe here, room for each player to listen and respond rather than race ahead.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the Grade 2 level who are ready to step beyond simple blues heads and etude-based charts. This works for directors introducing students to the jazz repertoire through canonical figures, or for groups seeking an accessible entry point into Davis's language and sound.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the sax section carefully during the head. The melody carries weight, but these players should breathe together and shape phrases as a unit rather than as individuals.
- Establish a laid-back swing feel from the downbeat. This tune lives in restraint, not aggression; younger ensembles often rush the tempo or push too hard.
- Work the trumpet soloist's phrasing ahead of time. Even if the solo is written out, help them understand where the rhythm section is breathing so the solo feels conversational rather than recited.
- Let silence work. Davis understood the power of space between notes. Don't fill every gap with comping or fills.
How to use it
Consider this as a concert centerpiece that teaches the second half of your ensemble about listening to a featured section. It pairs well on a program with standards from Ellington or Basie that young players have already tackled, showing them how one of jazz's greatest voices approached the same vocabulary.
Skills your students will build
- Swing feel and articulation in the context of a classic head melody
- Section blend and balance across the saxophone family
- Listening for and supporting a featured soloist
- Understanding how a Miles Davis composition differs structurally from blues-based charts
- Trading 4s or 8s with rhythm section (if used for student solos)