One O'Clock Jump: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$35.00 USD

One O'Clock Jump: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: One O'Clock Jump: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-JE9712
Price: 35.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Count Basie / arr. Paul Cook

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-JE9712

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From the pen of young band specialist Paul Cook comes a dynamite arrangement of this Count Basie standard for the beginning jazz ensemble. Although the technical demands have been limited to insure playing success at this level, all of the integrity of the original version is intact. A solo sheet is included for all instruments in their keys to help young players with solo opportunities. What a great way to teach your band the 'Basie style'! (duration 3:21)

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Series: First Year Charts for Jazz Ensemble

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 62

ISBN10: 0-7579-3499-4

ISBN13: 978-0-7579-3499-5

UPC: 029156662818

SKU: 00-JE9712

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About the Composer: Count Basie

Count Basie (1904-1984) was a pianist and bandleader whose orchestra became one of the most influential big bands in jazz history. Known for his economical piano style and his ability to drive a band with infectious rhythmic momentum, Basie shaped the sound of swing jazz and influenced generations of musicians across multiple decades.

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Why we love this

Paul Cook's arrangement captures the infectious groove and straightforward elegance that made the original a Basie signature without overwhelming young players. The inclusion of solo sheets in all keys gives every section genuine improvisation opportunities, turning a fun standard into a real teaching tool for jazz language and style. At grade 1.5, it delivers authentic swing experience without sacrificing playability or confidence.

What to expect

Relaxed and swinging, with that signature Basie lightness that makes the band feel like it's floating on the beat rather than pushing it. The writing breathes, leaving space for soloists and giving young players room to feel the jazz idiom without pressure.

Who it's for

First-year jazz ensemble students who are ready for a real standard but need accessible voicings and limited technical demands. Directors building a beginning jazz program will find this piece teaches Basie's essential style without requiring advanced reading or instrumental technique.

How to get the most out of it

Establish a steady, relaxed swing feel from the downbeat. The Basie sound lives in the groove, not the tempo, so lock in rhythmically before worrying about precision.
Balance the solo sections generously. Young soloists need space and support from the rhythm section, so keep accompaniment figures light and responsive rather than busy.
Work the call-and-response passages with rhythmic clarity. These moments define the piece's character, so rehearse them until the ensemble feels the conversation, not just plays the notes.
Use the recorded accompaniment to help soloists hear themselves in context and understand where they sit in the arrangement's texture.

How to use it

Open a spring jazz concert with this crowd-pleaser to set a confident, engaging tone and showcase your ensemble's swing fundamentals. It works equally well as a year-end concert closer or as a rehearsal staple that builds style and confidence throughout the season.