Road Song: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$54.00 USD

Road Song: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Road Song: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48224
Price: 54.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By John L. (Wes) Montgomery / arr. Alan Baylock

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-48224

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Road Song arranged by Alan Baylock has a groove that is a funky-rock played around 140 BPM. This chart is a great tune and excellent vehicle for guitar or any instrument. A suggested written solo is provided for guitar and for C, B-flat, E-flat, or bass clef instruments for flexibility. Lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. Quality! (4:35)

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 108

UPC: 038081560281

SKU: 00-48224

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About the Composer: John L. (Wes) Montgomery

Wes Montgomery (1923-1968) was a pioneering jazz guitarist whose warm tone and innovative playing style fundamentally shaped the sound of modern jazz. Largely self-taught, he developed a signature technique of playing single-note lines and chords with his thumb rather than a pick, creating a distinctive mellow quality that influenced generations of guitarists. His compositions and recordings became standards in the jazz repertoire, and his work remains essential listening for understanding post-bop jazz.

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Why we love this

Alan Baylock's arrangement captures the essential groove and accessibility of Montgomery's original while giving every section clear musical purpose. The written solos for guitar and multiple clefs mean you can feature soloists across your ensemble, and the funky-rock feel at 140 BPM generates the kind of energy that keeps students engaged through rehearsal and impresses audiences immediately.

What to expect

Funky, grounded, and propulsive. The groove never stops moving, and the rock-tinged sensibility gives it swagger without losing the jazz sophistication of the original. It feels contemporary and alive.

Who it's for

This arrangement works well for medium-level jazz ensembles looking for a vehicle that sounds sophisticated but stays within reach. It's ideal for programs needing a chart that features soloists across different instruments and voice ranges.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the rhythm section (bass, drums, guitar) on the backbeat groove before adding horns; the pocket is everything in this chart.
Work the lead trumpet passages carefully, especially anything approaching the written A above the staff. Make sure your lead player has the chops and time to prepare.
Encourage your soloists to listen to Wes Montgomery recordings of this tune; the phrasing and tone are part of the composition's DNA.
Dig into the comping rhythms if you have a guitar player; those syncopated hits will tighten the whole ensemble's time.

How to use it

Program this as an opener or closer on a jazz concert when you want immediate audience engagement. It also pairs well with blues-based or soul jazz standards on the same set, letting students experience how groove-oriented jazz sits alongside more traditional swing charts.