Oleo: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Sonny Rollins / Arranged by Mark Taylor
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00117807
$50.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Oleo - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Oleo - Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| Oleo - Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| Oleo - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Oleo - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Oleo - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Oleo - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Oleo - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Oleo - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Oleo - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Oleo - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Oleo - C Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Oleo - Bb Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Oleo - Eb Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Oleo - Bass Clef Solo Sheet | $6.00 | |
| Oleo - Alternate Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| Oleo - Alternate Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| Oleo - Alternate Trombone | $6.00 |
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Here's one of the classic bebop tunes of all time. Sonny Rollins' famous melody is expertly arranged here in the little big band format. Great sounds for small groups!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00117807
More about this title
About the Composer: Sonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins stands as one of the most influential tenor saxophonists in jazz history, with a career spanning from the 1940s through the present day. His compositions, including the bebop standard Oleo, showcase the harmonic sophistication and melodic ingenuity that made him a cornerstone of hard bop and modern jazz.
Rollins' approach to improvisation and composition has shaped how musicians understand rhythm, phrasing, and harmonic exploration. His work remains essential listening for any serious jazz student and offers educators direct access to authentic bebop language through accessible arrangements.
Why we love this
Mark Taylor's little big band voicing captures the infectious energy of this bebop classic while staying manageable for groups still building their ensemble chops. The arrangement balances genuine jazz idiom with playable parts across the section, so students engage with real harmonic movement rather than simplified substitutes.
What to expect
Buoyant and spirited, with the kind of melodic hook that sticks immediately. The tune carries the confidence of bebop's golden age while remaining warm and accessible, making it equally rewarding for audiences and performers.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the intermediate level who are ready for authentic bebop repertoire with real harmonic sophistication. Directors looking to teach jazz history through the music itself will find Oleo a natural choice for groups exploring Sonny Rollins' compositional legacy.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the head's rhythmic precision in sectionals before full rehearsal. The bebop melody relies on crisp articulation and exact rhythmic placement to land its characteristic feel.
- Work the rhythm section's comping patterns separately. The groove that makes Oleo swing hinges on locked time between drums, bass, and piano.
- Encourage soloists to listen to Sonny Rollins' original recording. Hearing the source material unlocks the harmonic vocabulary and phrasing conventions embedded in the tune.
- Balance the ensemble's dynamic shaping during the head. These classic bebop lines need space to breathe, so resist the urge to play everything full volume.
How to use it
Place this on a jazz concert celebrating bebop composers, or use it as an opener to establish energy and character when programming a longer jazz set. The arrangement's clarity makes it a strong choice for demonstrating what serious jazz ensemble playing sounds like to students still finding their footing in the idiom.
Skills your students will build
- Bebop melodic phrasing and articulation conventions
- Comping rhythms and jazz chord voicing
- Swing feel and rhythmic precision in ensemble contexts
- Solo construction over ii-V-I progressions
- Listening and internalizing authentic jazz language