Hullabaloo: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone
By Alan Baylock
Item: 00-PC-0014808_AX2
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Hullabaloo is a contemporary New Orleans groove chart that mesmerizes! Composer/arranger Alan Baylock delivers a very exciting arrangement with melody lines that are played by alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone with solo space for each. Lead trumpet range goes up to written D above the staff. This chart is funky, exciting, fun to play and will captivate the audience. This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Premier Jazz Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
74
SKU:
00-PC-0014808_AX2
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About the Composer: Alan Baylock
Alan Baylock has shaped contemporary jazz through decades of composing, arranging, and mentoring. He spent 20 years as Chief Arranger for the Airmen of Note with the United States Air Force Band, then founded the Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra, which recorded three albums and toured extensively across North America. He has taught at Shenandoah University as Jazz Composer-in-Residence and currently directs the Grammy-nominated One O'Clock Lab Band at the University of North Texas.
Beyond his own prolific output, Baylock is committed to broadening jazz's creative landscape. He guest-conducts at professional, collegiate, and high school ensembles nationwide, served as faculty director of the National Jazz Workshop's All-Star Big Band, and co-founded Brava Jazz Publishing in 2022 to amplify women composers and arrangers in big band jazz. His arrangements have been recorded by artists spanning from Maynard Ferguson and Freddie Hubbard to Melissa Aldana and Joshua Redman, and his versatility extends to collaborations with symphony orchestras and crossover artists including Chaka Khan and Al Jarreau.
Why we love this
Baylock writes funk that swings hard without losing sophistication. The infectious New Orleans groove hooks listeners immediately, while the interlocking melodic lines across alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone give every section a moment to shine; this is not a piece where the lead trumpet carries everything alone. The solo space scattered throughout means your ensemble will stay engaged in performance, and audiences consistently light up when a funky, contemporary chart lands this cleanly.
What to expect
Hullabaloo pulses with infectious funk energy that pulls the listener in immediately. The writing captures that loose, celebratory New Orleans swagger while maintaining tight harmonic and melodic control; it feels both spontaneous and constructed with care.
Who it's for
College jazz ensembles seeking fresh material with contemporary appeal and contest viability will find a strong match here. High school jazz bands with solid fundamentals and interest in New Orleans grooves will also connect with the groove and enjoy the accessible solo opportunities.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the New Orleans shuffle feel first, even in sectionals. The pocket is what makes this chart speak, so rhythm section work pays dividends before full ensemble rehearsals.
- Balance the melody lines carefully across the saxes and brasses. Each voice has shape and personality; resist letting them blend into background accompaniment.
- Prepare the lead trumpet player early for that written D above the staff. Range and endurance both matter here, so build toward it rather than waiting until the final week.
- Use the solo sections as rehearsal laboratories. These are opportunities to develop individual voice and phrasing; they're as important to the piece as the scored ensemble sections.
How to use it
Program this as an opener or closer where you want immediate audience engagement and energy. Its contemporary groove and accessible funk make it ideal for pops concerts, festival performances, or any program needing a chart that bridges jazz sophistication with broad appeal.
Skills your students will build
- Playing New Orleans shuffle and funk grooves with precision
- Balancing between melodic and accompaniment roles across sections
- Solo improvisation and individual voice development in structured ensemble contexts
- Reading contemporary jazz arranging conventions and rhythmic notation
- Ensemble phrasing and feel in non-traditional jazz idioms