It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
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It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Arr. Paul Cook

Grade: 1 (Easy)

Item: 00-PK-0002455
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It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): E-flat Alto Saxophone $3.00
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It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): E-flat Baritone Saxophone $3.00
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing): 1st B-flat Trumpet $3.00
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This Duke Ellington classic is now in a very easy and playable arrangement by young band specialist Paul Cook. Paul has a way of making these easy level charts sound so right, yet be so easy to play. It's an excellent opportunity to introduce this style to younger students. Solid from top to bottom! (2:53)

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Series: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 80
SKU: 00-PK-0002455

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About the Arranger: Paul Cook

Paul Cook has built a reputation as one of the most trusted arrangers for developing jazz ensembles. His philosophy centers on honoring the integrity of classic jazz standards while removing unnecessary technical barriers, allowing younger musicians to experience authentic swing idioms without getting caught in complex voicings or demanding section coordination.

Why we love this

Cook's arrangement strips away nothing essential from Ellington's genius. First-year jazz students get to swing a genuine American classic, not a simplified approximation, which builds their confidence and their ears simultaneously. The instrumentation sits beautifully across the ensemble with no section left behind.

What to expect

The moment your ensemble locks into the swing feels effortless and joyful. You hear the DNA of Ellington's original but played with the lightness and discovery of young musicians discovering why jazz matters. There's warmth in the voicings and just enough space for individual voices to shine.

Who it's for

Grade 1 jazz ensembles taking their first plunge into swing repertoire, as well as mixed-level groups where you need an accessible entry point that doesn't sound entry-level. This works equally well for community jazz bands and school programs.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lock the time signature swing feel with your rhythm section first. Get the bassist and drummer grooving on the blues changes before adding horns, so the pulse sits deep.
  • Emphasize the backbeat in the saxophone section. That's where the swing lives; let it breathe rather than pushing the tempo.
  • Balance the brass into the reeds. Grade 1 players often overblow when excited, so work dynamics early so soloists can sit right on top of the ensemble.
  • Record a section rehearsal of the rhythm section and have your soloists practice over it. This builds independence and trust in the pocket.

How to use it

Open a jazz concert with this tune to set an energized tone while establishing your ensemble's swing credentials with the audience. It also works beautifully as a full-ensemble warm-up on rehearsal days when you need to reset focus on time feel and blend.

Skills your students will build

  • Swing eighth-note feel and triplet subdivision
  • Blues changes and chord progression reading
  • Call-and-response ensemble coordination
  • Dynamic control in section playing
  • Jazz articulation and phrasing conventions
  • Solo development over a repeating form

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