Grooved Pavement: Score
By Victor López
Item: 00-PR-0003126
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Description
With a funky riff and strong backbeat, this chart is a groove to play. Victor López wrote a repetitive two-measure break that is the focus of this chart along with solo space for alto sax, trumpet and trombone. Lead trumpet range is to written A-flat above the staff. Lots of unison and a building interlude will set this chart apart. Funky and fun. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Young Jazz Ensemble
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
96
SKU:
00-PR-0003126
More about this title
About the Composer: Victor Lopez
Victor López is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans jazz, concert band, and choral literature. His compositions for young ensembles balance accessibility with authentic musical language, helping developing musicians engage with real jazz idioms and contemporary sounds.
Why we love this
López strips away unnecessary complexity and builds the entire chart around a two-measure riff that locks in immediately; your ensemble will feel the groove from the first rehearsal. The balanced solo opportunities (alto sax, trumpet, and trombone each get featured space) and unison writing create moments where the whole band locks together, which builds confidence and ensemble cohesion.
What to expect
Funky and propulsive. The repetitive riff creates momentum that carries through the piece, while the strong backbeat keeps everything grounded in that good-time jazz feeling. When the unison passages hit, the whole ensemble sounds cohesive and energized.
Who it's for
Young jazz ensembles at the intermediate level who are developing their sense of groove and solo comfort. This chart works well for bands with solid fundamentals looking to build confidence in a funk-based setting without getting bogged down in complex changes.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the two-measure break as the heartbeat of the piece. Have the rhythm section lock it tight before bringing in the full ensemble; once it's solid, everything else aligns naturally.
- Shape the building interlude with gradual dynamic growth and articulation clarity rather than jumping straight to forte. Let the tension build measure by measure.
- Support your soloists by keeping the rhythm section grooving with consistency. A stable backbeat gives alto, trumpet, and trombone the foundation they need to breathe and explore.
- Watch the lead trumpet's range into the upper register (written A-flat above the staff). Prepare your lead player and have a backup plan if that passage needs adjustment for your ensemble.
How to use it
Program this as a concert opener or a set-closer; either way, it energizes the room. The funky character pairs well alongside swing charts or bebop selections in a jazz-focused concert, or use it as a contrast piece in a mixed repertoire program where you want to showcase the ensemble's contemporary sound.
Skills your students will build
- Comping and groove-based accompaniment in a jazz rhythm section
- Solo improvisation in a structured solo space with backing ensemble
- Reading and maintaining a consistent backbeat
- Balancing rhythmic precision with a relaxed, swinging feel
- Responding to the conductor while locked into a groove