Josie: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Donald Fagen / By Walter Becker / As performed by Steely Dan / Arranged by Mike Tomaro
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00158034
$50.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Josie - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Josie - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Josie - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Josie - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Josie - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Josie - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Josie - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Josie - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Josie - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Josie - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Josie - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Josie - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Josie - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Josie - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Josie - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Josie - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Josie - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Josie - Drums | $6.00 |
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Description
With more than a nod to the original recording by Steely Dan, Mike takes this tune to new heights in his funky and stylized version. Featuring a tenor and trombone duet at the top, this chart is also a great feature vehicle for guitar. However, the flexible solo section allows you to feature just about any instrument you choose.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00158034
More about this title
About the Composer: Donald Fagen
Donald Fagen is the keyboardist and primary lyricist of Steely Dan, the jazz-inflected pop duo that redefined studio craftsmanship in the 1970s. His compositional voice blends sophisticated harmonic language, tight grooves, and wry storytelling in ways that have influenced generations of musicians across pop, rock, and jazz contexts.
Why we love this
Mike Tomaro's arrangement captures the sleek funk foundation of the Steely Dan original while creating real performance opportunities for your ensemble. The flexible solo section genuinely invites you to showcase different voices without forcing awkward features; whether you deploy your tenor player, trombonist, guitarist, or an unexpected soloist, the chart holds its groove and character.
What to expect
Funky and polished at once. The groove has pocket and swagger, drawing from the Steely Dan DNA of clean production and tight syncopation, but Tomaro's voicings add contemporary jazz color that feels forward-looking rather than retro.
Who it's for
High school and college jazz ensembles ready to tackle a Grade 4 chart with real stylistic demands. This works especially well for programs that want contemporary pop and rock songs in their repertoire without sacrificing harmonic or rhythmic sophistication.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the guitar and bass into the pocket before rehearsing with horns. The funk feel depends on absolute rhythmic clarity between these players, and it will anchor the whole ensemble.
- Have your tenor and trombone rehearse their opening duet with strict attention to articulation and phrasing unity. Small differences in tonguing style will undermine the arrangement's sophisticated head.
- Approach the solo section like a jam session rather than a formal feature. Give your soloist breathing room and encourage conversational interaction with the rhythm section instead of a stiff, by-the-numbers vibe.
- Balance the horn section voices carefully during the tutti passages. The voicings are modern and voiced closely; muddy balance will obscure Tomaro's arranging details.
How to use it
Pair this with other Grade 3 or 4 funk and soul numbers to build a concert set with real groove and energy. It also works as a confident closer or as the centerpiece of a pop-inflected set that shows your ensemble's versatility in contemporary styles.
Skills your students will build
- Funky rhythmic precision and pocket awareness
- Reading and executing contemporary jazz voicings
- Balancing ensemble blend in tightly voiced horn sections
- Responding to solo accompaniment cues with rhythmic flexibility
- Articulation consistency across a saxophone and trombone duet