Ocean Drive: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Craig Biondi
Grade: 3
Item: 98-DJE4067
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Drive: Score | $5.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Alto Sax 1 | $7.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Alto Sax 2 | $7.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Tenor Sax 1 | $7.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Tenor Sax 2 | $7.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Baritone Sax | $7.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Trumpet 1 | $7.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Trumpet 2 | $7.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Trumpet 3 | $7.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Trumpet 4 | $7.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Trombone 1 | $7.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Trombone 2 | $7.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Trombone 3 | $7.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Trombone 4 | $7.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Guitar | $7.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Piano | $7.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Bass | $7.00 | |
| Ocean Drive: Drum Set | $7.00 |
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Description
A gentle bossa beat drives this medium-easy jazz samba throughout. The lead alto is featured both on written solo and jazz. Flugelhorns or trumpets in stands give this piece a smooth texture and excellent variety from the hard swingers on your concert program.
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Additional Details
Series:
FJH Intermediate Jazz Ensemble
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DJE4067
More about this title
About the Composer: Craig Biondi
Craig Biondi has established himself as a composer and arranger with a gift for writing accessible yet musically substantial works for young ensembles. His scores consistently balance pedagogical clarity with genuine musicianship, making them favorites among directors who refuse to program shallow material.
Why we love this
Biondi nails the difficult task of writing a relaxed, groovy piece that doesn't sacrifice musicality. The bossa foundation keeps everything locked and simple, but featuring the alto on both written and jazz solos gives your lead player real moments to shine, and the flugelhorn voicings create a sophisticated shimmer that sounds expensive without demanding advanced technique.
What to expect
Like a warm afternoon breeze off the ocean. The gentle bossa pulse floats beneath smooth horn colors and an easy swagger, creating a piece that feels sophisticated and unhurried rather than frenetic.
Who it's for
Grade 3 jazz ensembles that need a confident breath in their program. Directors working with solid rhythm sections and an alto soloist ready for some spotlight will find this especially rewarding.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the bossa beat early in rehearsals using the rhythm section; lock the bass line and drums before layering horns.
- Give your alto soloist time to internalize the swing feel on the jazz solo passage, even if the written solo feels comfortable.
- Balance the flugelhorn texture carefully so it sits above the ensemble without overwhelming the gentle samba groove.
How to use it
Place this midway through a jazz concert to provide contrast after harder-swinging charts. It also works beautifully in mixed jazz and concert band programs as a stylistic palette cleanser before returning to standard repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Playing bossa nova rhythm with authentic groove and steady feel
- Improvising over blues changes with appropriate phrasing and vocabulary
- Balancing ensemble blend when doubling instruments across sections
- Reading jazz chord symbols and accompanying written solos