Little Sunflower: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Freddie Hubbard / arr. Mike Story
Grade: 1
Item: 00-PK-0008880
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0008880
More about this title
About the Composer: Freddie Hubbard
Freddie Hubbard was a trumpeter and composer whose work bridged hard bop, funk, and Latin jazz throughout his five-decade career. His compositions became standards in the jazz repertoire, recorded by countless artists and studied in ensembles worldwide. Hubbard's gift for writing memorable melodies with sophisticated harmonic underpinnings made his music accessible to developing musicians while remaining rewarding for experienced players.
Why we love this
Little Sunflower lands exactly where first-year jazz ensembles need it to: the chart swings hard enough to feel authentic, yet the reduced instrumentation requirement and accessible solo lines mean your group can sound polished from day one. Mike Story's arrangement captures the tune's infectious Latin groove without overwhelming younger players, and the written-out tenor and trumpet solos give students concrete models for how jazz phrasing and articulation actually work.
What to expect
Warm, inviting, and effortlessly funky. Little Sunflower has the relaxed confidence of a standard that's been loved for decades; it grooves from the first measure and makes everyone in the band feel like they're part of something that swings. The Latin vibe is bright and celebratory without being precious.
Who it's for
First-year and beginning jazz ensembles looking for a chart that builds confidence without compromising musicality. Groups with limited instrumentation will find this especially valuable, as it sounds full and professional even when you're missing a few chairs. Soloists at any level benefit from the detailed trumpet and tenor sax parts that show exactly how to approach jazz phrasing.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the clave rhythm between piano and bass before anything else clicks; this groove is the heartbeat, so rehearse it separately until it feels automatic.
- Have both soloists listen closely to their written parts first, then work toward ownership and slight variation once the melody is solid.
- Balance the trumpet section so the lead voice sits forward without drowning out the harmony; the reduced instrumentation means every voice matters.
- Keep the tempo steady and groovy rather than rushing; let the Latin feel breathe.
How to use it
Open a concert with this chart to establish energy and momentum, or place it mid-set as a palette cleanser between ballads and uptempo tunes. It works beautifully on programs that mix jazz standards with original compositions, and its three-minute length fits naturally into most concert formats.
Skills your students will build
- Latin rhythmic comping (clave-based accompaniment patterns)
- Written solo interpretation and phrasing in jazz style
- Ensemble balance in reduced instrumentation
- Swing interpretation within a Latin framework
- Listening and locking with rhythm section groove