On a Misty Night: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

$9.00 USD

On a Misty Night: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: On a Misty Night: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48211S
Price: 9.00 USD
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By Tadd Dameron / arr. Terry White

Grade: 1 (Easy)

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On a Misty Night arranged by Terry White is a nice medium swing groove played around 128 BPM on a tasty jazz standard. Written out solos for tenor 1 and trumpet 1, a sax soli, with trumpet 1 range to written F on the top line. Optional parts galore to include vibes. This is a fine chart on a great melody. (2:50) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

UPC: 038081555768

SKU: 00-48211S

More about this title

About the Composer: Tadd Dameron

Tadd Dameron (1917-1965) was a pianist and composer whose harmonic sophistication and melodic gift shaped the sound of bebop and cool jazz. His compositions, including "Sid's Ahead," "Lady Bird," and "On a Misty Night," became standards in the jazz repertoire for their elegant chord changes and singable themes that challenge improvising musicians without overwhelming them.

Dameron's work as an arranger and bandleader demonstrated his conviction that jazz could combine intellectual rigor with genuine swing. His influence on mid-century jazz arranging extended well beyond his lifetime, and his compositions remain central to jazz education because they balance accessibility with musical substance.

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Why we love this

Terry White's arrangement captures the wistful elegance of Dameron's standard while keeping the part writing lean enough for a developing ensemble. The written-out solos for tenor 1 and trumpet 1 give your section leaders a clear model to follow before they venture into improvisation, and the sax soli sections offer moments where your reed section can blend as a unit without the pressure of full ensemble voicings.

What to expect

Stepping into a cool evening where the melody unfolds like fog rolling in. The medium swing groove feels unhurried and sophisticated, with just enough harmonic color to suggest depth without complexity. Dameron's tune hovers between introspection and confidence, never settling into pure melancholy.

Who it's for

Jazz ensemble directors programming their first season of Grade 1 material will find this chart immediately useful. Trumpet 1 players still developing range and control can tackle a written top F in a musical context, and your tenor saxophonist gets a featured solo that sits in a comfortable register while sounding authoritative.

How to get the most out of it

Lock in the 128 BPM swing feel early in rehearsal. A stable tempo here allows soloists to breathe and the rhythm section to establish the groove without rushing.
Balance the written tenor and trumpet solos against the ensemble backdrop. These aren't meant to dominate; they sit within the groove and lead the band into the sax soli sections.
Voicing the optional vibes parts adds texture and harmonic color. If your ensemble includes vibraphone, treat these parts as reinforcement rather than melodic independence.
Shape the melody during the head (especially the opening statement) with slight space between phrases. The title "Misty" asks for a bit of air; avoid playing straight through.

How to use it

Schedule this early in the concert year to showcase your ensemble's ability to swing. It works beautifully as a transition piece between a straight ballad and a busier arrangement, and at 2:50 it fits cleanly into any segment without dominating the set.