Freddie Freeloader: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Miles Davis / Arranged by Les Hooper
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00141172
$55.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeloader - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Freddie Freeloader - Solo Sheet | $6.00 |
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Description
Originally recorded on the Miles Davis landmark recording "Kind of Blue," here is a swingin' and updated take on this all-time blues favorite. Tasty full ensemble interludes surround solo space for alto sax, trumpet and bass. This chart is a perfect choice for festivals or contests.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00141172
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About the Composer: Miles Davis
Miles Davis reshaped modern music across seven decades, moving fluidly between bebop, cool jazz, modal improvisation, and fusion. His 1959 album "Kind of Blue" stands as one of the best-selling jazz records ever made, introducing modal harmony to a broad audience and establishing a template that student jazz ensembles still study today. For educators, Davis matters because his work demonstrates how constraint breeds creativity: he wrote economical melodies, left plenty of space for soloists, and believed in the power of a well-chosen harmonic framework.
Why we love this
Les Hooper's arrangement captures the blues swagger of Davis's original while giving your ensemble real meat to sink their teeth into. Full ensemble passages bracket meaningful solo space, so your alto saxophonist, trumpeter, and bassist each get a genuine moment to shine without the arrangement feeling like a collection of solos strung together.
What to expect
Relaxed and grooving, the feel sits right in the pocket of a medium blues shuffle. Hooper's full ensemble interludes sparkle with energy while the solo sections invite your players to listen closely to one another and respond in real time.
Who it's for
Grade 4 jazz ensembles with solid fundamentals and at least one capable soloist on alto sax and trumpet. The arrangement scales well for groups of varying sizes and fits naturally into festival or contest programming where a recognizable, appealing tune matters.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the groove underneath solo sections: the rhythm section must feel relaxed and behind the beat, never hurried, even as soloists stretch the time.
- Let the full ensemble interludes breathe. They're designed as punctuation marks, not as loud showcases, so shape them with clear dynamic contours rather than hitting them at full volume.
- Work the blue notes and bent pitches in the ensemble writing so they sit naturally with how your soloists phrase. The chart swings hardest when the whole band speaks the same language.
How to use it
Program this as a set piece in a jazz concert or festival performance where you want something audiences recognize and your ensemble can showcase both tight ensemble playing and individual voices. It also works well as a midyear feature once your students have settled into their sections and are ready to support soloists.
Skills your students will build
- Blues form and 12-bar structure navigation
- Swing feel and relaxed behind-the-beat phrasing
- Listening to and responding to soloists in real time
- Solo construction over a blues progression
- Full ensemble balance when framing solo space
- Articulation and rhythmic precision in fast ensemble passages