Little Sunflower: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$47.00 USD

Little Sunflower: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Little Sunflower: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-50087
Price: 47.00 USD
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By Freddie Hubbard / arr. Mike Story

Grade: 1

Item: 00-50087

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It's a catchy and easy-to-play Latin jazz classic. Written-out suggested solos provided for tenor sax and trumpet 1. Trumpet 1 range is to written E top space. This arrangement is very playable and sounds full with reduced instrumentation, and it's fun to play---the perfect chart. (3:10)

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Series: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-6304-X

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-6304-9

UPC: 038081580258

SKU: 00-50087

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About the Composer: Freddie Hubbard

Freddie Hubbard (1938-2008) was a trumpeter and composer who shaped the sound of modern jazz across five decades. His work spans hard bop, soul jazz, fusion, and Latin jazz, and his compositions have become standards in the jazz repertoire. Hubbard's melodic sensibility and harmonic sophistication make his pieces ideal teaching tools for musicians learning to balance accessibility with genuine jazz language.

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Why we love this

This arrangement delivers the infectious energy of a Hubbard standard without overwhelming a developing ensemble. Mike Story has crafted a chart that sounds expansive even with fewer voices, and the written-out solos for tenor sax and trumpet 1 let your young players step into the spotlight without the pressure of improvising.

What to expect

Warm, groovy, and infectious. The melody sits somewhere between laid-back and playful, with the kind of Latin swing that makes audiences smile. It feels sophisticated without demanding virtuosity.

Who it's for

First-year jazz ensemble directors working with developing players who need genuine jazz standards that don't require improvisation skills yet. This is the right chart for students who can read and play with basic jazz phrasing but aren't ready for open-ended solo sections.

How to get the most out of it

Feel the clave underneath the melody. Even though the ensemble isn't explicitly playing it, keeping that Latin pocket centered will lock the rhythm section and give the whole band shape.
Balance the solo features carefully. The written tenor sax and trumpet solos should float above the comping, not disappear into it. Front them in rehearsal.
Land the articulation cleanly on the funk figures. Precision in the sectional hits will make reduced instrumentation sound intentional rather than sparse.
Keep the tempo steady and unhurried. Let the groove breathe. Grade 1 players often rush Latin feels, so an explicit conversation about pocket ahead of time pays dividends.

How to use it

Slot this early in the jazz band portion of a spring concert, or open a jazz showcase with it. Pair it with a ballad and an uptempo tune to give the ensemble a balanced set list. It's also an excellent teaching piece for a jazz history unit on Latin jazz standards.