Grease Wheezer: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Vince Norman
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0006007
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Grease Wheezer: Score | $11.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: 3rd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: 4th B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: 3rd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: 4th Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: Guitar Chords | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: Guitar | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: String Bass | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: Drums | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: 2nd Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: 3rd Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Grease Wheezer: Vibraphone | $3.00 |
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Description
Funky, a little greasy, and a joy to play. The tempo is around 132 BPM, with written solos for alto and trombone 1, and a funky piano and bass intro. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. An optional vibes part is available, too! (5:32) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Jazz Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
118
SKU:
00-PK-0006007
More about this title
About the Composer: Vince Norman
Vince Norman spent 24 years with the U.S. Army Field Band, where he served as tenor saxophone soloist and chief staff arranger, bringing both performance excellence and compositional depth to his work. Beyond the military, he has collaborated with the Latin Grammy award-winning Afro Bop Alliance and co-led The Vince Norman/Joe McCarthy Big Band, releasing recordings that showcase his ability to blend contemporary jazz sensibilities with big band traditions. Today he works as a freelance composer, arranger, and performer, bringing decades of professional experience to every project.
Why we love this
Norman writes with the confidence of someone who has spent serious time in the ensemble chair and the arranger's seat. The funky groove and character-driven solos feel lived-in rather than studied, and the optional vibes part gives you flexibility in casting without forcing a rewrite. At Grade 3, it sits at that sweet spot where students get real jazz vocabulary without drowning in technical demands.
What to expect
Grease Wheezer lives up to its name: it's funky, loose-limbed, and unpretentious. The piece grooves from the opening bass and piano vamp straight through, inviting players to settle into the pocket and let the rhythm do the work. There's joy in the sweat and sass of it, a quality that makes students want to come back and play it again.
Who it's for
Intermediate jazz ensembles looking for music that swings hard without requiring college-level chops. The Grade 3 difficulty makes it accessible to developing players while the groove and solo writing keep experienced groups engaged.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the piano and bass intro locked in at 132 BPM; this groove is the heartbeat of the piece, and any looseness in the first 8 bars will ripple through the rest of the arrangement.
- Shape the alto and trombone 1 solos with space and intent. Norman's writing gives these players room to breathe, so let them find their phrasing without rushing.
- Balance the lead trumpet into the ensemble; getting A above the staff to sit cleanly without overblowing requires careful section dynamics throughout.
- If you use the vibes, rehearse their entrance and texture separately. The vibraphone adds color, not weight, so it should enhance rather than compete with the horn section.
How to use it
Program this as a showcase for your rhythm section and soloist strength, or pair it with ballads and more structured charts to give your set swing, soul, and variety. Its 5:32 length makes it perfect for filling a concert slot or leading into a larger suite of medium-grade jazz repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Ensemble funk and groove phrasing
- Solo development over chord changes
- Lead trumpet range and control in upper register
- Jazz articulation and interpretation
- Rhythm section cohesion and pocket playing