Night Walk: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Victor López
Grade: 4.5 (Medium Advanced / Difficult)
Item: 00-PK-0002512
$60.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Night Walk: Score | $9.00 | |
| Night Walk: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: 3rd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: 4th B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: 3rd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: 4th Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: Guitar Chords | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: Guitar | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: String Bass | $3.00 | |
| Night Walk: Drums | $3.00 |
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Description
Night Walk was commissioned and dedicated to the Lamphere High School Jazz Ensemble, Madison Heights, Michigan, directed by Kenneth Milch. This hot Latin salsa chart grooves with the captivating melody played by the trumpet and tenor. Solo space is provided for trumpet, tenor, and trombone with ad-libbed or written solos. The rhythm section will shine in an exciting salsa groove with the bass playing a tumbao pattern behind the solos. Trumpet range to written A and trombone to F. A superb contemporary Latin chart from the master, Victor López.
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Additional Details
Series:
Premier Jazz Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
74
SKU:
00-PK-0002512
More about this title
About the Composer: Victor Lopez
Victor López is a prolific composer and arranger whose Latin jazz and big band charts have become standards in school and professional ensembles across North America. His writing combines authentic Latin rhythmic elements with accessible ensemble voicings, making sophisticated grooves playable by advancing musicians without sacrificing musicality or danceability.
Why we love this
López captures the infectious energy of salsa while building in genuine solo space that gives your trumpet, tenor, and trombone players room to breathe and shine. The rhythm section's tumbao pattern anchors the piece without overwhelming it, creating the kind of groove that sounds both challenging and immediately satisfying to perform.
What to expect
Night Walk pulses with the heat and sophistication of a live salsa jam, balancing the precision of a composed arrangement with the spontaneity of the solo spotlight. The melody sits comfortably across trumpet and tenor, trading lines with a natural call-and-response feel, while the tumbao keeps everything grounded in authentic Latin rhythm.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the advanced high school level and beyond who have solid section work and at least one strong soloist in each featured instrument. This is an ideal showcase for a group confident enough to execute a Latin groove with precision while leaving room for individual interpretation.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section into the tumbao bass pattern early in rehearsal; once the low end settles, the front line melody lands with clarity and drive.
- Encourage soloists to listen to the specific recorded accompaniment before their first rehearsal with the ensemble; this grounds them in the salsa pocket and saves rehearsal time navigating the groove.
- Balance the trumpet and tenor melody in the head so neither dominates; think blend over spotlight, even during the initial exposition.
- Give the rhythm section permission to add light comping and ghost notes within the salsa framework; controlled freedom here lifts the entire chart.
How to use it
Program this as a centerpiece in a Latin or contemporary jazz concert, or pair it with other groovy, uptempo selections to build energy in the second half of a set. Its stylistic confidence and solo opportunities make it equally strong as a festival entry or a feature that celebrates your ensemble's rhythmic maturity and individual voices.
Skills your students will build
- Playing and improvising within a salsa groove and tumbao bass pattern
- Balancing ensemble melody lines across trumpet and tenor saxophone
- Building jazz solos over a consistent Latin rhythm section foundation
- Reading and executing written articulation and phrasing in a Latin jazz context
- Listening and responding to ensemble members while soloing