Gibraltar: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

Gibraltar: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Gibraltar: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-45076
Price: 52.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Freddie Hubbard / arr. Mike Kamuf

Grade: 3.5 (Medium)

Item: 00-45076

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Freddie Hubbard's "Gibraltar" is a jazz standard recorded by all the greats. A very hip samba played at around 180 BPM, written-out solos provided for trumpet 2 and tenor sax 2, plenty of action for the drummer, and lead trumpet range to written A. There are a few snippets of Freddie Hubbard licks throughout. A smokin' chart in every way, arranged by Mike Kamuf. (6:28) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 102

UPC: 038081509419

SKU: 00-45076

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About the Composer: Freddie Hubbard

Freddie Hubbard was a trumpeter and composer whose versatility spanned hard bop, soul jazz, funk, and Latin jazz. His ability to navigate complex harmonic and rhythmic landscapes made him one of the most recorded trumpet players in jazz history, and his compositions reflect that same sophistication and accessibility that made him a bandstand favorite across decades.

As a composer and bandleader, Hubbard wrote pieces that work equally well in small groups and large ensembles. His understanding of what makes a chart singable, playable, and memorable gives educators a repertoire that challenges students without overwhelming them, and that engages audiences immediately.

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Why we love this

Mike Kamuf has arranged this samba with real hip sensibility and genuine rhythmic drive. The written solos for trumpet 2 and tenor sax 2 give mid-section players something to sink their teeth into, the drummer gets a genuine workout, and the lead trumpet part skips up to written A without becoming showy or unmusical. This is a chart that sounds like a real jazz band.

What to expect

A propulsive, hip samba that swings hard and moves with purpose. There's energy in the writing without excess; the grooves feel inevitable and the solos sit right in the pocket where Hubbard himself would want them.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the Grade 3.5 level who are comfortable with Latin rhythms and can handle brisk tempos with precision. This works for groups that have solid readers in the lead trumpet chair and want a standard that feels authoritative and current on the stand.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the samba clave into the rhythm section first. Once bass, drums, and piano feel the subdivision cleanly at 180 BPM, the horns will sit on top naturally.
Have trumpet 2 and tenor sax 2 sing their written solos in sectionals before running them at tempo. The licks are idiomatic but need phrasing and breath control to land.
Balance the written-out Hubbard references throughout the chart. These should sit in the groove, not announce themselves as quotes.
Give the drummer room to breathe during the solos. The rhythm section needs to feel responsive, not locked into a grid.

How to use it

This is a natural fit for a jazz festival set or a concert program that wants to honor a real jazz standard. It pairs well with other Latin jazz selections and gives audiences something that sounds both sophisticated and immediately enjoyable.