Night and Day: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Night and Day: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Night and Day: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48228
Price: 55.00 USD
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Words and music by Cole Porter / arr. Scott Ragsdale

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-48228

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Night and Day arranged by Scott Ragsdale is a great Cole Porter standard for your vocalist with a bossa groove around 160 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to a written A above the staff with a written-out tenor sax solo and optional C, B-flat, E-flat, and trombone solo lead parts for flexibility. Vocal range is from low F below middle C to B third line treble clef. Excellent chart! (3:15)

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Series: Jazz Vocal Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 90

UPC: 038081557342

SKU: 00-48228

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About the Composer: Cole Porter

Cole Porter (1891-1964) composed some of the most sophisticated and enduring standards in American popular music. His songs are marked by witty, clever lyrics paired with elegant melodic lines and jazz-inflected harmonies that have made them staples of jazz repertoire for nearly a century.

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Why we love this

Scott Ragsdale's arrangement captures the sophistication of Porter's original while giving your band real agency in the solo spotlight. The flexibility built into the lead parts (written-out tenor solo plus optional trumpet, C melody, B-flat, and trombone leads) means you can cast the piece to fit your section strengths rather than forcing standard voicings.

What to expect

Elegant and swinging, with the cool sophistication of a late-night jazz club. The bossa rhythm propels the tune forward while Porter's sophisticated harmonies and the vocalist's expressive range create moments of real musical intimacy alongside ensemble drive.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles with a strong vocalist looking for a sophisticated standard that showcases both singer and section. The Grade 3 difficulty and flexible solo opportunities make it accessible for developing groups while remaining musically substantial.

How to get the most out of it

Nail the bossa groove in the rhythm section before rehearsing with the vocalist; a crisp, swinging backbeat at 160 BPM is the foundation everything else sits on.
Balance the vocalist's range carefully, especially in the lower register (low F below middle C). Ensure the ensemble pulls back dynamically so the lyrical lines sing through.
Assign the written-out tenor solo to your strongest reed player and decide early whether to use the optional lead parts; this choice shapes the overall voicing and sectional balance.
Let the bossa groove settle into the band's collective feel during section rehearsals; this tune rewards rhythmic precision and relaxed confidence rather than rushing.

How to use it

Program this alongside other Cole Porter standards or pair it with contemporary jazz compositions to show the historical roots of modern jazz vocal writing. The 3:15 length and vocally centered arrangement make it an ideal feature for a concert program that balances ensemble and solo spotlights.