New Rhumba: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

New Rhumba: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: New Rhumba: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-46175
Price: 52.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Ahmad Jamal / arr. Erik Morales

Grade: 3.5 (Medium)

Item: 00-46175

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Played around 160 BPM, this jazz standard , "New Rhumba," was originally recorded by Miles Davis and has now been arranged by Erik Morales. This superb chart is a funky-swing version to provide a contemporary flavor. Solos are provided for tenor and trumpet 2. Brass ranges are accessible with some great sax section solis. Wonderful chart. (4:05)

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 102

UPC: 038081530949

SKU: 00-46175

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About the Composer: Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal stands as one of jazz's most influential pianists and composers, known for his spare, elegant approach to harmony and his ability to reshape standards into something entirely his own. His work bridges the worlds of straight-ahead jazz and popular music, and his compositions have been recorded by countless artists across genres. Jamal's influence on jazz piano and ensemble writing remains vital to music education, particularly in how he demonstrates that sophistication and accessibility can coexist.

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Why we love this

Erik Morales captures the groove and sophistication of Jamal's composition while making it speak to contemporary ears. The funky-swing setting breathes new life into the material without losing its jazz essence, and the accessible brass ranges with featured sax section work make this realistic for high school ensembles without sacrificing musical substance.

What to expect

Sophisticated and funky in equal measure. The chart swings hard while maintaining harmonic clarity, and there's an undeniable contemporary energy that keeps the piece grounded in how jazz actually sounds today rather than in nostalgia.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the Grade 3.5 level looking for material with real artistic substance and contemporary groove. This works equally well for directors programming a contest set or a concert that needs to connect with student musicians who care about authentic jazz sound.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section into the groove first. The pocket at 160 BPM drives everything; once drums and bass are locked, soloists and horn sections will sit naturally into the pocket.
Give the tenor and trumpet 2 soloists space to breathe during their featured moments. These aren't just decorative solos; they should feel conversational and interactive with the rhythm section.
Balance the sax section solis carefully so they cut through without overwhelming the overall sound. Voicing blend matters here as much as dynamic control.
Emphasize the funk elements in the articulation, particularly in the horn punches. The contemporary flavor comes from how cleanly and syncopated those hits land.

How to use it

Program this on a mixed jazz concert where you want to anchor the set with a piece that demonstrates genuine musicianship. The four-minute length and contest-worthy arrangement make it ideal for festival competition, and its contemporary flavor works well paired with either straight-ahead standards or more experimental charts.