Inner Urge: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Joe Henderson / Arranged by Mark Taylor
Grade: 5
Item: 35-PK00342859
$60.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Inner Urge - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Inner Urge - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Inner Urge - Vibes | $6.00 |
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Description
Composed by jazz legend Joe Henderson, this uptempo burner from Mark Taylor features a mesmerizing groove and masterful scoring. Opening with a trio of tenor, guitar and vibes, layers of sound are gradually added to create a powerhouse effect. Includes solo space for tenor and feature spots for the brass section and saxes.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00342859
More about this title
About the Artist: Joe Henderson
Joe Henderson stands among the most influential tenor saxophonists in jazz history. His compositional voice balanced harmonic sophistication with blues-rooted melody, earning him respect across hard bop, modal, and fusion contexts throughout a career spanning five decades.
Why we love this
Mark Taylor's arrangement captures the infectious energy of Henderson's original while building the ensemble texture thoughtfully. The gradual layering from that intimate trio opening to the full band creates genuine dramatic momentum, and the solo opportunities give your best players room to shine without overshadowing the composed material.
What to expect
Propulsive and sophisticated. The groove sits deep in the pocket while the harmonic movement keeps listeners engaged; Henderson's compositional DNA ensures that underneath the fun, there's real substance. By the time the ensemble is firing on all cylinders, you've built something genuinely swinging and powerful.
Who it's for
Grade 5 jazz ensembles with solid section balance and at least one capable tenor soloist. Your rhythm section needs to lock in immediately, and your saxes benefit from confident lead players who can navigate the featured passages with style.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the groove pocket first with rhythm section and vibes before adding horns; this foundation holds the whole arrangement together.
- Shape the dynamic build across the opening section with precision. Each instrumental entrance should feel purposeful, not automatic.
- Keep the tenor and brass solos conversational rather than competitive. The arrangement's power comes from cohesion, not individual display.
- Breathe together on those sax feature moments. The tightness there will lift the entire performance.
How to use it
Pair this with other Mark Taylor arrangements to showcase your ensemble's modern jazz chops, or program it alongside standards to demonstrate how contemporary composition honors bebop roots. The upbeat character makes it perfect for concert closers or festival performances where energy matters.
Skills your students will build
- Reading syncopated, jazz-inflected rhythms across multiple ensemble parts
- Maintaining groove consistency while executing dynamic layer building
- Soloing over jazz changes with harmonic awareness
- Balancing individual voice in ensemble texture
- Listening and responding to ensemble blend and intonation in real time