Jazz Combo Pak #35 (Cannonball Adderley): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Cannonball Adderley / Arranged by Mark Taylor
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00250288
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Includes: Dat Dere, Sack of Woe, The Jive Samba, and Work Song.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00250288
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About the Artist: Cannonball Adderley
Cannonball Adderley was a cornerstone of hard bop and soul jazz, bringing a warm, bluesy alto saxophone voice to some of the era's most memorable compositions. His work bridged the gap between bebop sophistication and accessible melody, making him a favorite among jazz audiences and educators alike. Pieces like "Work Song" and "Dat Dere" showcase his gift for writing tunes that are both musically substantial and immediately engaging for performers and listeners.
Why we love this
Mark Taylor's arrangements distill Adderley's soulful harmonic language into a Grade 3 package that sounds authentic without overwhelming young players. Each tune carries genuine melodic character and invites soloing at an accessible level, so students feel like they're playing real jazz rather than a simplified version of it.
What to expect
Warm and grounded. These arrangements move with a blues sensibility that comes straight from the soul jazz tradition, balancing moments of gentle swing with pockets of funkier, more relaxed groove. There's an ease to the writing that lets players focus on feel rather than mechanics.
Who it's for
Jazz ensemble directors working with intermediate high school groups or advanced middle school combos will find four tunes that fit naturally into a working setlist. Students get to inhabit Adderley's soulful harmonic world without struggling against overly complex voicings or rhythmic demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melody line across your front section. These tunes live and die by a clear, singing lead that sits just over the harmony parts, not buried under them.
- Lock the rhythm section tight on the blues changes underlying "Work Song." The groove won't breathe if the piano and bass aren't reading off each other with precision.
- Give soloists room to breathe by keeping comping figures supportive rather than busy. These Adderley melodies already have personality; your rhythm section's job is to frame it.
How to use it
Open a jazz showcase or spring concert with a medley of two or three of these tunes back to back. They're also ideal material for a January or February rehearsal block when your ensemble is ready to move beyond fundamentals but doesn't need the density of upper-level jazz repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Blues form navigation and harmonic awareness
- Comping vocabulary for piano and guitar
- Solo construction over ii-V-I and 12-bar changes
- Swing vs. funk groove distinction and phrasing
- Balancing melody statement with improvisation
- Listening and responding to ensemble texture