Fungii Mama: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$48.00 USD

Fungii Mama: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Fungii Mama: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-43730
Price: 48.00 USD
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By Blue Mitchell / arr. Victor López

Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-43730

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A jazz calypso at around 168 BPM, "Fungii Mama" will grab you immediately. It is a fun chart with a catchy melody that includes a written-out tenor solo and trumpet 1 range only to written E top space. (3:22)

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Series: Young Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 102

UPC: 038081501857

SKU: 00-43730

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About the Composer: Blue Mitchell

Blue Mitchell was a trumpeter and composer whose career spanned bebop, hard bop, and soul jazz. Known for his warm tone and straightforward approach to melody, Mitchell recorded extensively as both a bandleader and sideman, working alongside some of jazz's most significant voices. His compositions balance accessibility with genuine jazz vocabulary, making them valuable for educators building ensemble repertoire.

Mitchell's writing for ensembles reflects his performing background. He understood what sounds good under the fingers and what captures an audience's attention quickly. This piece exemplifies his gift for crafting memorable melodies that work across different skill levels.

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Why we love this

Victor López's arrangement captures the infectious energy of a jazz calypso without overcomplicating the parts. The written-out tenor solo eliminates guesswork for students still developing improvisation skills, while the trumpet 1 range stays sensible for developing players. Most importantly, it actually sounds like a completed chart, not a teaching exercise.

What to expect

The calypso rhythm infuses the piece with tropical lightness and infectious momentum. The melody sits bright and singable, making it memorable after a single listen. There's an effortless joy to the chart that makes it feel more like playing a party than executing a homework assignment.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the middle school through early high school level will find this immediately playable and genuinely enjoyable. Directors programming student concerts benefit from having a piece that sounds polished and fun without requiring advanced soloing ability. This works equally well in a rehearsal-based learning setting or a performance-focused program.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the calypso feel early in rehearsal by singing the rhythm section groove before bringing in horns. This style demands a specific rhythmic pocket that notation alone won't convey.
Balance the melody's lightheartedness with rhythmic precision. The catchiness can tempt players to rush; anchor tempos with a solid hi-hat feel.
Let the written tenor solo breathe. The player should phrase it with conversational phrasing rather than metronomic accuracy, even though it's fully notated.
Bring out the harmonic movement underneath the main line. Comping instruments have purposeful voicings that support but don't compete with the melody.

How to use it

Reserve this for a concert where you want to shift the energy and remind your audience that jazz ensembles can simply be fun. It pairs well with standards or more introspective pieces as a second-half opener. At 3:22, it fits neatly into almost any concert structure without requiring extended rehearsal time.