Jumpin' Jack Flash: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Mick Jagger and Keith Richards / arr. Jack Cooper
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PK-0006864
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Description
A hard driving rock shuffle makes this Rolling Stones classic come alive for the jazz ensemble. Solos for trumpet, tenor sax and a drum cadenza. Lead trumpet to written G. This chart rocks!
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Additional Details
Series:
Jazz Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
96
SKU:
00-PK-0006864
More about this title
About the Composer: Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger stands as one of rock music's most distinctive frontmen and songwriters. His collaboration with Keith Richards produced some of the most enduring songs in popular music, and Jagger's instinct for melody, swagger, and rhythm translates powerfully into ensemble settings when arranged with skill.
Why we love this
Jack Cooper's arrangement captures the raw energy and propulsive groove that made the original a classic without losing the sophistication needed for a jazz ensemble performance. The solos give your lead trumpet, tenor saxophone, and drummer genuine moments to shine, and the hard-driving shuffle rhythm keeps everyone engaged from downbeat to final note.
What to expect
Propulsive and confident. The hard shuffle rhythm never lets up, driving forward with the kind of relentless energy that makes audiences sit up in their seats. It's rock music played by jazz musicians, which means precision meets swagger.
Who it's for
Jazz ensemble directors seeking repertoire that excites students and audiences alike. This arrangement works for groups that have solid fundamentals in place and can handle the rhythmic demands of a tight shuffle while managing solos that require both confidence and restraint.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section first. The shuffle feel requires tight coordination between drums and bass; spend rehearsal time establishing this pocket before layering in the horns.
- Balance the written lead trumpet high note (G) carefully. It's exposed and demands accuracy; don't let dynamics elsewhere in the ensemble steal focus when this moment arrives.
- Shape the tenor saxophone solo with clear beginning and ending gestures so it feels intentional rather than free-floating within the arrangement.
- Use the drum cadenza as a genuine conversation starter. Have your drummer personalize it while keeping the underlying groove recognizable so the ensemble can re-enter cleanly.
How to use it
Program this as a mid-set energizer that bridges your jazz repertoire with music your audiences recognize instantly. It works equally well as a standalone feature or as part of a concert exploring rock classics through a jazz lens.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing shuffle rhythms in an ensemble context
- Balancing lead voice clarity with ensemble blend
- Solo navigation over a fixed groove
- Coordinating rhythm section pocket for hard-driving rock feels
- Managing dynamic control in high-register passages