Freedom Jazz Dance: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$60.00 USD

Freedom Jazz Dance: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Freedom Jazz Dance: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-40369
Price: 60.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Eddie Harris / arr. Eric Richards

Grade: 5 (Advanced / Difficult)

Item: 00-40369

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A burnin' jazz classic with a funk groove. If you have played Eric Richards' charts, you know they are meaty but worth the work. The tempo moves along at 208 BPM and the lead trumpet range is to written C above the staff. Solo space is provided for alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone and guitar. Great tune and excellent chart!

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Series: Premier Jazz Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 78

ISBN10: 1-4706-5091-6

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5091-9

UPC: 038081458793

SKU: 00-40369

More about this title

About the Composer: Eddie Harris

Eddie Harris (1926-1996) was a tenor saxophonist and composer who bridged soul jazz, funk, and straightahead jazz with equal authority. His best-known compositions, including "Freedom Jazz Dance" and "Listen Here," became standards in the jazz repertoire and have been recorded by countless artists across multiple decades. Harris's harmonic sophistication and ability to write grooves that stick with players and audiences made him a vital voice in 1960s jazz.

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Why we love this

Eric Richards has arranged this Harris classic with the kind of structural clarity and rhythmic punch that makes it immediately engaging while remaining challenging enough to hold your ensemble's focus through preparation. The funk groove and solo space throughout keep every section engaged, and the lead trumpet writing sits just high enough to demand precision without becoming gratuitous.

What to expect

Propulsive and soulful, "Freedom Jazz Dance" grooves with the kind of infectious funk that makes audiences lean forward. The melody burns with character, and the solo section opens up enough space for individual voices to shine without losing the tune's essential swagger.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the advanced level, including high school A groups, college combos, and competitive festival ensembles ready to tackle a meaty contemporary jazz standard. Your section leaders will need solid reading skills and maturity to handle the tempo and range demands, especially lead trumpet.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section (piano, bass, drums, and guitar) into the 208 BPM groove first; everything else locks onto that pocket.
Balance the horn section carefully during the main melody so individual voices read through the texture rather than blending into a wall of sound.
Give soloists clear space and let the rhythm section breathe behind them; Richards has likely voiced the comping parts to support, not overshadow.
Articulate the funk feel with intention, especially in the reeds and lower brass; this tune demands crispness without being stiff.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece on a jazz concert or festival round where you want to demonstrate your ensemble's ability to execute both written precision and improvisational maturity. It pairs well with straighter bebop standards or more contemporary fusion pieces, and its groove-centered approach connects easily to audience familiarity with funk and R&B.