Gravy Waltz: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Steve Allen / By Ray Brown / Arranged by Mark Taylor
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00118515
$50.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Gravy Waltz - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Vibes | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - C Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Bb Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Eb Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Gravy Waltz - Bass Clef Solo Sheet | $6.00 |
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Description
In the skilled hands of Mark Taylor, here is a swingin' arrangement of this classic Ray Brown jazz waltz that features the saxes and plenty of great-sounding ensemble writing. This offers a nice style change for festivals or concerts.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00118515
More about this title
About the Composer: Steve Allen
Steve Allen was a Renaissance figure in American entertainment: pianist, composer, comedian, and cultural commentator whose work spanned television, film, and music. His compositions demonstrate a gift for accessible melody and sophisticated harmony, making him a natural fit for jazz and popular music contexts. Allen's influence on both the entertainment industry and music education comes from his ability to craft pieces that are genuinely enjoyable to perform and listen to.
Why we love this
Mark Taylor's arrangement captures everything that makes a waltz swing: the saxes get their moment in the spotlight with idiomatic phrasing, while the ensemble writing sits comfortably in a jazz ensemble's wheelhouse. It's refreshing programming that doesn't ask your students to stretch beyond Grade 4 reading but rewards careful attention to style and ensemble balance.
What to expect
Elegant and buoyant. The waltz meter becomes a gentle swing rather than a ponderous formal dance, with the saxes trading warm, conversational lines over a supportive rhythm section. There's a lightness to Taylor's voicings that makes the piece feel both sophisticated and approachable.
Who it's for
Jazz ensemble directors programming for festivals or concert series who need a groove-centered piece that sits firmly at Grade 4 without sacrificing musicianship. Your saxes will enjoy having featured material, and your ensemble will develop jazz articulation and style in a straightforward context.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the sax section to let them breathe as the primary voice; they should sit slightly forward of the rhythm section without overwhelming the harmonic foundation.
- Lock the ensemble articulations on sustained notes and chord punctuations. Jazz waltz phrasing lives in those moments of collective precision.
- Shape the dynamic contours of the melody linearly rather than in blocks. The waltz's three-beat architecture works against your instinct to land on beat one; resist that and let phrases breathe across bar lines.
- Establish a steady, relaxed tempo that your rhythm section can lock into immediately. A waltz that feels rushed loses its swing.
How to use it
Pair this with a blues or standard to create a jazz programming block that showcases different approaches to swing. It also works well mid-set to reset the energy after a heavier piece, or as a closer that leaves your audience smiling.
Skills your students will build
- Jazz articulation and phrasing in a waltz meter
- Sax section blend and balance
- Reading and executing jazz style markings
- Ensemble rhythmic precision in 3/4 time
- Listening for ensemble cohesion across sustained harmonies