Hot House: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Words and music by Tadd Dameron / arr. Mike Kamuf
Grade: 3.5
Item: 00-PK-0008553
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Description
Hot House arranged by Mike Kamuf is an exciting swinger on a great jazz standard played at 154 BPM. The distinctive melody is handled by alto 1 and trumpet 2 with written solos for both. It also features a serious sax soli, optional vibes, lead trumpet range to written B-flat above the staff (optional C), plus a powerful shout chorus---all make a first-class chart! (4:34) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Jazz Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0008553
More about this title
About the Composer: Tadd Dameron
Tadd Dameron (1917-1965) shaped the sound of bebop and cool jazz through his sophisticated harmonic language and elegant melodic gift. His compositions became standards in the jazz repertoire, recorded by everyone from Miles Davis to John Coltrane, and his arranging work for big bands demonstrated how complex harmonies and counterpoint could swing without losing their intellectual rigor.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures everything a jazz ensemble needs at this level: a memorable melody that sits well in the section, soloists get real space to stretch, and the shout chorus delivers the kind of energy that justifies all the rehearsal time. Mike Kamuf's voicings and section writing stay transparent enough for Grade 3.5 players to execute cleanly while sounding genuinely sophisticated.
What to expect
Hot House burns with the polished swagger of cool jazz sophistication, all driving eighth-note lines and snappy section hits. The distinctive melody feels instantly recognizable, and the energy never lets up from the opening statement through the climactic shout chorus.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the intermediate level who can handle written rhythms in swing style and execute basic jazz articulation. The optional vibes and high trumpet passage give your section leaders compelling parts while keeping the core arrangement accessible for the rest of the band.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the tempo at 154 BPM before rehearsing the head; this tempo defines the groove, so use a click or backing track early and often.
- Balance the alto 1 and trumpet 2 melody line carefully during the head. These voices carry the tune, but they shouldn't overwhelm the rhythm section.
- Prepare soloists well in advance with recorded versions of the tune. Knowing how the melody sits in the changes will accelerate their comfort during improvisation.
- Shape the shout chorus dynamically from the ground up. Start with individual section clarity and build ensemble blend so the final punch lands with unified articulation and phrasing.
How to use it
Program this as a standalone feature on a jazz concert or as part of a mixed big band/ensemble set where you want to showcase soloists and solid section playing back-to-back. Its four-and-a-half-minute runtime fits naturally into any concert structure and works well following a ballad or preceding an up-tempo closer.
Skills your students will build
- Swing eighth-note articulation and phrasing
- Reading and executing jazz section harmonies
- Trading space with soloists and maintaining ensemble cohesion
- Responding to dynamic and textural cues within a tightly arranged format
- Alto and trumpet melody coordination across register and blend