One Mint Julep: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

One Mint Julep: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: One Mint Julep: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-JEM04015
Price: 55.00 USD
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By Rudolph Toombs / arr. Alan Baylock

Grade: 4.5 (Medium Advanced / Difficult)

Item: 00-JEM04015

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Brilliant arranger/composer Alan Baylock puts a very hip spin on "One Mint Julep." A greasy salsa with a hint of Thad Jones-Mel Lewis, Alan's arrangement provides solo space for alto 1, trumpet 2, and bone 1. The rhythm section will have fun with the salsa groove and few meter changes. This is a must-have chart! This recording is taken from the Alan Baylock CD, TWO SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT, available on Seabreeze Records. (6:04)

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Series: Premier Jazz Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 70

UPC: 654979069515

SKU: 00-JEM04015

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About the Arranger: Rudolph Toombs

Rudolph Toombs was an American R&B songwriter and musician who composed "One Mint Julep" in 1945. The song became a standard in the jazz and popular music repertoire, recorded by everyone from the Robins to countless jazz ensembles over the decades. Toombs' gift for crafting memorable melodies with deep groove made his compositions natural vehicles for creative reinterpretation across genres.

Alan Baylock is an accomplished arranger and composer whose work for jazz ensembles balances modern harmonic language with accessible, driving grooves. His arrangements are known for their clear section writing, strategic solo spotlights, and rhythmic vitality. Baylock's ability to reimagine standards through contemporary lenses has made his scores popular choices for college and advanced high school jazz programs.

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Why we love this

Baylock's reimagining transforms a classic into a vehicle for ensemble chemistry and individual expression. The salsa foundation with its meter variations keeps the ensemble engaged intellectually while the tightly written solo spots reward your best soloists without overwhelming the arrangement's groove.

What to expect

Greasy and propulsive, with just enough Latin flavor to feel fresh and just enough compositional sophistication to keep ears interested. The Thad Jones-Mel Lewis influence brings harmonic color and metric playfulness that elevates the standard from novelty to craft.

Who it's for

Jazz ensemble directors working with Grade 4.5 ensembles who want a contemporary arrangement that respects the original's groove while challenging section readers and soloists. This chart demands good rhythmic foundation and solid sight-reading across your full instrumentation.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section into a unified salsa pulse before adding horns. The groove is the foundation; everything else layers on top.
Give alto 1, trumpet 2, and bone 1 adequate rehearsal time for their featured passages. These soloists drive the chart's personality.
Mark the meter changes clearly in all parts and conduct them explicitly. Your ensemble will navigate the shifts confidently if the beat never wavers.
Balance the salsa percussion with the ensemble sound. This arrangement thrives when clave, congas, and timbales sit in the pocket rather than dominating.

How to use it

This works beautifully in a concert that contrasts eras or styles. Pair it with a bebop classic on one end and a contemporary jazz piece on the other to show your ensemble's range. The approximately six-minute duration makes it substantial without eating your entire second half.

Skills your students will build

Reading meter changes and returning to home time signature confidently
Playing with even sixteenth-note subdivision in a Latin groove context
Trading solo space while maintaining ensemble support
Balance and blend in a salsa-influenced rhythm section
Listening across sections to lock harmonic movement in a contemporary arrangement