Morning: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Clare Fischer / arr. Mike Kamuf
Grade: 3.5
Item: 00-PK-0009300
$55.00
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Description
A brilliant tune superbly arranged and played around 110 BPM in the Cuban-flavored guajira groove. Tenor, trumpet, guitar, and trombone initially state the melody, and it builds to a powerful shout chorus. Lead trumpet range is to written high B, and solo space is for trumpet 2, tenor 1, and trombone 1. The auxiliary percussion part is for congas and shaker. Play this chart, I promise you'll love it! (5:40)
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Series:
Jazz Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0009300
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About the Composer: Clare Fischer
Clare Fischer was an American composer, arranger, and pianist whose work bridged classical training, jazz, and Latin music. He composed and arranged for major artists across multiple genres and became known for his sophisticated harmonic language and ability to blend disparate musical traditions into cohesive, singable melodies.
Why we love this
This chart captures everything that makes a jazz ensemble piece memorable: a memorable tune that every section can grab onto immediately, smart orchestration that lets soloists shine without overshadowing the ensemble, and a groove that gets under the skin within the first eight bars. The Cuban guajira flavor gives your band something genuinely different from the standard swing fare, and the build to that shout chorus delivers real payoff.
What to expect
Warm and buoyant, with the easy confidence of a tune that knows exactly what it wants to be. The guajira groove settles you into a relaxed pocket while the melody unfolds with genuine melodic charm, building steadily toward a moment of collective, full-voiced power that feels earned rather than imposed.
Who it's for
Jazz ensemble directors looking for a sophisticated yet accessible chart that engages all sections equally. Students at the intermediate level will find both challenge and encouragement in the solo opportunities and the precision required to nail the Latin groove.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section's feel around the 110 BPM mark before adding horns; the guajira groove lives in the pocket, and rushing will flatten the Latin character.
- Balance the melody statement between tenor, trumpet, guitar, and trombone so each voice lands distinctly without the combined sound becoming thick or undefined.
- Give trumpet 2, tenor 1, and trombone 1 rehearsal time to develop their solos separately before running the full chart; solo space sounds best when each player has claimed the section as their own.
- Shape the crescendo into the shout chorus deliberately, resisting the urge to jump in at full volume too early; the power lands hardest when you build from what comes before.
How to use it
Position this as a strong mid-set number where it can breathe and build without rushing past its natural pacing. The Latin flavor and the shout chorus finish make it an ideal piece for reaching audiences unfamiliar with jazz repertoire while giving seasoned listeners something with real substance.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and maintaining Cuban guajira rhythms across multiple ensemble parts
- Trading solo space within a structured chart (trumpet 2, tenor 1, trombone 1)
- Balancing individual melodic lines with ensemble blend
- Phrasing and dynamics through a multi-section crescendo
- Listening for and locking into a Latin jazz groove at moderate tempo