Fried Pies: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

$9.00 USD

Fried Pies: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: Fried Pies: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50948S
Price: 9.00 USD
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By John L. (Wes) Montgomery / arr. Mike Dana

Grade: 2.5

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A medium-up swing played around 140 BPM, the melody is initially stated by saxes with a stop-time feel, building into optional suggested solos for trumpet 2, alto 1, tenor 1, and trombone 1 followed by a great shout chorus. Lead trumpet range to written G on top of the staff and the usual optional parts are included plus vibes. Superb chart! (3:55)

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Series: Young Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

ISBN10: 1-4706-6984-6

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6984-3

UPC: 038081591735

SKU: 00-50948S

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About the Composer: John L. (Wes) Montgomery

Wes Montgomery (1923-1968) was a self-taught guitarist who became one of jazz's most influential improvisers and composers. His warm tone, innovative use of octaves, and ability to swing at any tempo made him a defining voice in modern jazz, recording extensively for Riverside and Verve Records during the 1950s and 1960s.

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Why we love this

Mike Dana's arrangement captures the groove and sophistication of a Montgomery composition while keeping the ensemble parts accessible for Grade 2.5 players. The stop-time melody entrance hooks your ensemble immediately, and the optional solo section gives your players meaningful improvisational moments without overwhelming them.

What to expect

A relaxed, groovy swing with an immediate melodic hook. The piece breathes with the unhurried coolness of a Wes Montgomery recording, then builds into a rousing, full-ensemble shout that feels earned and joyful.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the intermediate level will find this chart both manageable and musically rewarding. The Grade 2.5 difficulty means your section readers can focus on phrasing and swing feel rather than wrestle with complex rhythms or ranges.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section into a relaxed, conversational swing at 140 BPM. The groove should feel settled and unhurried, not driven or tense.
Balance the stop-time hits cleanly in the opening; sloppy ensemble articulation here undermines the whole chart. Mark the cutoffs precisely in rehearsal.
Encourage soloists to listen to Wes Montgomery recordings to understand the melodic vocabulary and phrasing style that shaped this piece.
Build dynamic contrast into the shout chorus so it feels like the climax of the arrangement. Control the buildup in the measures leading into it.

How to use it

Pair this with other standards from the Young Jazz Ensemble series to build a coherent jazz repertoire concert, or use it mid-season as a confidence builder when your ensemble is ready to handle solos and ensemble coordination. Its upbeat character and moderate length make it ideal for a program that mixes swing charts with ballads.