Lil' Green Nut: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$54.00 USD

Lil' Green Nut: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Lil' Green Nut: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48222
Price: 54.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Drew Zaremba

Grade: 3.5 (Medium)

Item: 00-48222

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Lil' Green Nut by Drew Zaremba is a very exciting chart, alternating between a very funky boogaloo and swing. The tempo is around 144 BPM and the lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff (optional high D). Solos with suggested written lines provided for alto 1 and trombone 2. This chart will please! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud. (5:52)

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 102

UPC: 038081555799

SKU: 00-48222

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About the Composer: Drew Zaremba

Drew Zaremba has established himself as a composer and arranger of considerable range, writing for ensembles from the BBC Orchestra and Dallas Symphony to smaller chamber groups. His work spans classical, jazz, and cross-cultural projects; a notable residency in Zhuhai, China resulted in a concert fusing Chinese opera with jazz idioms. He joined the University of Northern Colorado faculty in 2018 to teach jazz composition and arranging.

Zaremba's pieces have been performed by major soloists including Randy Brecker, Lee Loughane, and Eddie Gomez, and he has recorded extensively with the University of North Texas Lab Bands. His original compositions have earned recognition including the Sammy Nestico Award and the Sherman/Barsanti Inspiration Award, the latter bringing a commission with the United States Air Force Airmen of Note.

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Why we love this

Zaremba nails the balance between accessibility and authentic groove. The boogaloo-to-swing shift keeps energy high without asking your ensemble to navigate excessive technical obstacles, and the optional high D for trumpet means strong players get to shine while others stay comfortable. Solos with written-out lines remove guesswork for students still building confidence in jazz phrasing.

What to expect

Funky and loose. The boogaloo section sits in the pocket with a dark, driving energy that pulls the audience in before the piece shifts into brighter swing territory. It's the kind of chart that gets people moving and leaves your ensemble grinning.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the intermediate level who want a showstopper without spending weeks on complex harmony or extended technique. High school bands and college groups looking for something that swings hard and moves audiences will find this immediately rewarding.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the section feel between rhythm and horns first. The boogaloo pocket is different from the swing feel that follows, so rehearse the transition without worrying about soloists initially.
Have your alto 1 and trombone 2 soloists work through the suggested written lines before attempting improvisation. This grounds them in the harmonic and melodic language Zaremba has in mind.
Keep the tempo steady around 144 BPM throughout. The boogaloo needs that pocket to swing, and rushing kills the funk.
Highlight the dynamic contrast between sections. Let the quieter moments breathe so the energetic peaks land harder.

How to use it

Position this as a crowd-pleaser on a concert mixed with more traditional big band fare. The energy and style make it ideal for pops concerts, community performances, or as a strong closing number. At just under six minutes, it fits naturally into full-length programs without consuming valuable rehearsal time.