One O'Clock Jump: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

$6.00 USD

One O'Clock Jump: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: One O'Clock Jump: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-JE9712C
Price: 6.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Count Basie / arr. Paul Cook

Grade: 1.5 (Easy)

Item: 00-JE9712C

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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: 12

UPC: 029156662825

SKU: 00-JE9712C

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About the Composer: Count Basie

Count Basie (1904-1984) was an American jazz pianist and bandleader whose twelve-bar blues compositions became cornerstones of the swing era. His ability to write memorable, groove-centered melodies that sat perfectly over walking bass lines influenced generations of jazz composers and arrangers. Basie's legacy rests not just on his piano playing but on his gift for crafting pieces that feel both sophisticated and immediately singable, which is precisely why his standards remain central to jazz education and performance.

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Why we love this

Paul Cook has stripped away the complexity without sacrificing the swagger. Beginning jazz ensembles often struggle with material that demands heavy solo chops or intricate ensemble coordination; this arrangement keeps the focus on understanding and internalizing Basie's signature sound. Your students get to inhabit an iconic style while building fundamental ensemble and solo skills.

What to expect

Walking bass lines and a bouncing, conversational groove set the stage immediately. The piece breathes with the ease of a jam session, built on a blues foundation that feels both familiar and hip. There's room for your soloists to stretch, but the structure is clear enough that they stay grounded.

Who it's for

First-year jazz ensemble students and student jazz combos in high schools or middle schools working toward their first jazz repertoire. Directors seeking accessible but authentic material will find this particularly useful; it teaches real jazz language without overwhelming inexperienced readers or soloists.

How to get the most out of it

Anchor the feel with a steady, relaxed swing pulse in the rhythm section. This is blues language, not rock, so resist rushing the eighth-note feel.
Work the solo section by section before running it straight through. Rotating players through the available solos (all written out in their respective keys) builds ownership and reduces performance anxiety.
Keep dynamics conservative in the ensemble hits. Basie's power came from precision and pocket, not volume.

How to use it

This is an excellent centerpiece for a fall jazz concert or assembly when your ensemble has just solidified its basic section balances. It pairs naturally with other blues-based standards and works as a vehicle for introducing your audience to what 'jazz ensemble' actually means in a school setting. Program it early in the season to build confidence.