Have You Met Miss Jones?: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Mike Tomaro's arrangement captures the melodic elegance of this Rodgers standard while building in genuine rhythmic interest. The shift from samba feel to swing keeps players engaged and gives your ensemble a chance to demonstrate comfort across multiple grooves in one performance.

Warm and conversational. The samba opening invites a relaxed elegance before the medium swing takes over with a swinging, grounded energy that feels both modern and deeply rooted in jazz tradition.

Jazz ensembles at the Grade 4 level who are comfortable with multiple feels and ready to handle a tune with real harmonic substance. This works equally well for directors seeking material that sounds sophisticated without overwhelming developing improvisers.

• Balance the samba section by keeping the ensemble relaxed and laid back; the written rhythms should sit behind the beat rather than push ahead of it.
• Check intonation carefully during the swing transition. The harmonic movement benefits from clean voicings, especially in the saxophone section.
• Let soloists breathe with the changes. The rhythm section should support their phrasing rather than overshadow their development of the melody.
• The six-horn format works best when each section listens across the ensemble; avoid siloing parts and instead tune to the overall blend.

Pair this with another Rodgers standard or use it as the centerpiece of a set exploring 1930s songwriting. Its accessible character makes it ideal for a mixed audience concert, and the dual grooves give you flexibility in how you frame the piece within a longer program.

• Transitioning smoothly between samba and swing feels
• Comping within a chord progression using jazz harmony
• Balancing ensemble voicings across six horns
• Solo development over standard changes
• Listening and blend in a multi-section texture