I'll Take Les: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

I'll Take Les: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: I'll Take Les: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-41162
Price: 52.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By John Scofield / arr. Mike Kamuf

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-41162

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A straight-eighth groove that's a little funky plus a catchy melody at 130 BPM, and you have a winner. Features written solos for tenor, trumpet 2, or guitar, lead trumpet range to written A, a great bari sax part, and optional parts for Latin percussion and vibes. Excellent writing. (5:15) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 106

UPC: 038081474236

SKU: 00-41162

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About the Composer: John Scofield

John Scofield is a jazz guitarist and composer known for his work across fusion, bebop, and contemporary jazz contexts. His compositions balance accessibility with sophisticated harmonic language, making them valuable additions to jazz education repertoires where students encounter real jazz vocabulary rather than simplified approximations.

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Why we love this

Scofield's straightforward funk groove sits comfortably at Grade 3 while the solo opportunities and voiced parts demand genuine musicianship. The arrangement gives your section players real material to sink their teeth into, from the baritone sax voice to optional Latin percussion, without requiring your ensemble to stretch beyond their technical reach.

What to expect

Straight-eighth grooves and funky bass lines create an immediate, grounded feel that's neither overly complex nor simplistic. The catchy melody sticks in your students' ears while the harmonic language underneath keeps things interesting for experienced players.

Who it's for

Jazz ensemble directors working with Grade 3 (intermediate) ensembles who want a contemporary funk vehicle with serious solo opportunities. This works equally well for groups preparing for contest or festival performances and for those building a modern jazz program.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the straight-eighth feel early in rehearsals; the groove depends on all rhythm section players committing to the same pocket at 130 BPM.
Rotate the written solos among your tenor, trumpet 2, and guitar players during rehearsals so multiple musicians get comfortable with the melody and solo section.
Balance the lead trumpet's range to written A with the rest of the section; this isn't a screaming feature, so keep the sound cohesive and warm.
If using optional Latin percussion and vibes, introduce those parts only after the core ensemble has the groove locked.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a jazz concert or festival set where it can shine on its own merits without relying on extended improvisation to carry the performance. It also pairs well with swing standards or bebop charts in the same concert, giving your audience a clear stylistic contrast that highlights your ensemble's range.