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Second Line (Joe Avery Blues): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

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Second Line (Joe Avery Blues): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Second Line (Joe Avery Blues): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-JEM05040
Price: 52.00 USD
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Arr. Victor Goines

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-JEM05040

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For the new Jazz For Young People Series, well-known educator and jazz artist Victor Goines arranged "Second Line" as a medium bright swing. Sometimes called "The Joe Avery Blues," this tune dates back to the early New Orleans style and was recorded by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. For flexibility, solos are provided for the entire trumpet, saxophone, and trombone sections and can be performed as a section or individually. Includes all the usual optional parts. Correlated to the Jazz at Lincoln Center Jazz for Young People Curriculum. (4:02) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Jazz for Young People Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 94

UPC: 654979094272

SKU: 00-JEM05040

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About the Arranger: Victor Goines

Victor Goines is a saxophonist, bandleader, and educator whose work bridges the worlds of jazz performance and music pedagogy. As a longtime artist with Jazz at Lincoln Center and director of the jazz program at the Juilliard School, Goines has shaped how young musicians encounter and understand jazz repertoire. His arrangements honor traditional jazz vocabulary while remaining accessible to student ensembles, making him a trusted voice in jazz education.

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Why we love this

This arrangement captures the swagger and historical depth of New Orleans jazz without overwhelming a Grade 3 ensemble. Goines builds in solo flexibility that lets you shape the performance around your players' strengths, whether you want full sections trading or individual soloists stepping into the spotlight. The connection to Jazz at Lincoln Center's curriculum gives the piece real pedagogical weight beyond just being fun to play.

What to expect

A trip down a Second Line parade street in New Orleans, full of bounce and joy but never losing its blues roots. The medium bright swing pushes forward with infectious energy while the solos invite players to tell their own stories within a tradition that reaches back over a century.

Who it's for

Intermediate jazz ensembles ready to tackle a historically grounded tune with real personality. This works well for groups that have some soloing experience and are comfortable with swing articulation and phrasing.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the rhythm section foundation carefully so soloists can sit comfortably on top of it. The medium swing tempo lives or dies by how cleanly the drummer locks with the bass.
Give soloists ownership of their phrasing and articulation choices. This tune rewards players who listen to recordings and bring some attitude to their improvisation.
Work the section solos as ensemble statements first. Getting the group to breathe and phrase together sets them up for success if soloists emerge later.
Let the ensemble swing. Don't tighten the feel by rushing; this style breathes.

How to use it

Program this at a jazz festival or as a centerpiece on a jazz-focused concert where you want to feature soloists without overshooting your ensemble's difficulty level. It pairs well with other New Orleans-style standards and gives audiences a window into how American jazz traditions live in student ensembles.