Kool Bean: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By George Vincent
Grade: 1 (Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0006940
$42.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Kool Bean: Score | $7.00 | |
| Kool Bean: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: Guitar Chords | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: Guitar | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: String Bass | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: Drums | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: 2nd Flute | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: 2nd B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Kool Bean: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 |
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Description
George Vincent puts the rock flavor with a little Latin spin on this easy chart. A lovely melody, no solos, just nice ensemble all the way. Easy brass ranges with 1st trumpet range to written E, top space..
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Additional Details
Series:
Jazz Beginnings Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
70
SKU:
00-PK-0006940
More about this title
Why we love this
George Vincent writes for the ensemble, not around it. There are no solos to cast, no passages where one section carries the weight while others mark time. Every player feels the groove, and that matters when you're building a jazz program with musicians still finding their footing.
What to expect
Kool Bean lands somewhere between a tight funk groove and a Latin sway, never demanding more than the music naturally offers. The melody is approachable and memorable, and the rhythm section arrangement carries enough flavor to feel authentic without complexity.
Who it's for
Beginning jazz ensembles and high school jazz bands looking for an accessible first or second piece in their library. The straightforward ranges and all-ensemble approach make it suitable for mixed-ability groups and younger students building confidence in a jazz setting.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section (piano, bass, drums) first. Once the pocket is solid, the brass and reeds will sit naturally into the Latin-rock feel without forcing it.
- Keep the melody floating above the accompaniment rather than driving it. The chart works best when the ensemble supports the tune, not when they're chasing it.
- Balance the Latin percussion elements with the rock backbeat so neither overpowers the other. This blend is what gives the piece its character.
How to use it
Open a jazz concert or include it in a program featuring Grade 1 and 2 charts to showcase your ensemble's developing maturity. Its accessible groove also works well as a confidence builder early in the school year or as a performance piece for community events where a lighter touch suits the setting.
Skills your students will build
- Playing with a steady jazz swing feel and Latin rhythmic inflection
- Reading and executing rhythmic figures in syncopated ensemble contexts
- Balancing melody and accompaniment roles within a jazz texture
- Responding to and locking into groove-based arrangements