One for Daddy-O: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$42.00 USD

One for Daddy-O: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: One for Daddy-O: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-41159
Price: 42.00 USD
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By Nat Adderley / arr. Vince Gassi

Grade: 1 (Easy)

Item: 00-41159

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One for Daddy-O arranged by Vince Gassi is a swingin' chart at 148 BPM with an easy melody line, a written tenor solo, and easy brass ranges---all good. A mature sounding yet easy to play arrangement. (2:21) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 86

UPC: 038081473246

SKU: 00-41159

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About the Composer: Nat Adderley

Nat Adderley was a cornetist and composer who became a cornerstone of the hard bop movement alongside his brother Cannonball. Known for his warm tone and accessible compositional style, Adderley created pieces that swing hard without demanding virtuosity from players, making him a natural fit for educational jazz ensembles.

His work emphasizes melody-first writing and ensemble interplay, qualities that have kept his compositions central to jazz education for decades. Adderley's legacy in the classroom extends beyond his playing; his charts are built to teach, not intimidate.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures everything that makes Adderley's writing educational without sacrificing the swagger. Gassi's voicings sit perfectly in the early-ensemble grade level, and the melody remains simple enough for first-year readers while the harmonic movement underneath keeps the sound mature and professional. Your students will feel like they're playing real jazz from day one.

What to expect

Smooth and confident, with a forward-moving swing feel that lets players settle into their parts quickly. The melody is instantly memorable, the rhythm section is buoyant, and the brass voices blend warmly, creating the sense that everyone in the band is part of something bigger.

Who it's for

First and second-year jazz ensemble students who are ready for genuine repertoire with real ensemble roles. This is the right choice when you want your players to experience the satisfaction of swinging together without getting lost in complex ranges or challenging harmonies.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the tempo at 148 BPM before rehearsal; use the recorded accompaniment to establish that swing feel and keep ensemble time tight during sectionals and full rehearsals.
Balance the tenor solo feature carefully so it sits over the rhythm section without drowning the ensemble voices behind it.
Emphasize the backbeat and lay-back feel in the rhythm section; this is where the mature sound lives, even at an easy level.

How to use it

Slot this into the second half of a jazz concert program where it can stand alongside other accessible charts; its 2 minutes 21 seconds makes it a natural pairing with contrasting ballads or more uptempo standards. It also works beautifully in school assemblies or informal performances where you want to showcase that your ensemble sounds accomplished and in-control.