Sho' Nuff Sure-fire Shuffle: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By John Dilkey
Grade: 4
Item: 98-DJE4041
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Check out this hot swinger from John Dilkey. It moves tastefully, several times, between a heavy shuffle beat and a straight-ahead swing tempo. A pulsating triplet feel drives this one all the way. John has thrown in a couple of key changes near the end to push the shout chorus even higher. It's definitely a sure-fire winner!
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Series:
FJH Advanced Jazz Ensemble
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DJE4041
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About the Composer: John Dilkey
John Dilkey is a prolific composer and arranger whose work consistently lands in the essential repertoire for high school and college jazz ensembles. His pieces balance accessibility with genuine musical substance, making them favorites among directors who need material that sounds professional while remaining teachable.
Why we love this
The shuffle-to-swing conversation that drives this piece gives your ensemble a chance to nail two distinct grooves in a single performance. Those strategic key changes before the shout chorus do exactly what they should: they feel earned rather than gimmicky, and your band will feel the difference when they nail the lift.
What to expect
A swaggering, well-dressed groove that knows how to shift gears without losing its confidence. The triplet pulse drives everything forward with momentum, and those shout chorus moments hit with real heat thanks to the harmonic movement underneath.
Who it's for
Grade 4 ensembles ready to dive into genuine swing language with sophistication and style. Your students need some chops and some listening experience, but this piece rewards both.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the triplet feel early in rehearsal and keep it locked throughout both the shuffle passages and the straight swing sections. This is the piece's heartbeat.
- The key changes aren't just about pitch; they're about energy and focus. Mark the exact measure in each part where the key shift happens so nobody gets caught off guard.
- Balance the weight of the heavy shuffle against the lighter swing feel. Rhythm section should feel the difference in their touch, not just see it on the page.
- Feature your soloists' voices over the groove rather than fighting for space with it. The accompaniment is a partner, not a wall.
How to use it
Slot this into a jazz concert as your mid-set energizer, or use it to cap off a set that needs a statement. It's substantial enough to carry a program moment but sits comfortably in a mixed repertoire concert without overshadowing slower ballads or intricate bebop charts.
Skills your students will build
- Executing shuffled rhythms cleanly against straight swing figures
- Reading and performing key changes within a single performance
- Maintaining triplet feel across tempo and groove transitions
- Responding to dynamic and harmonic cues that signal shout chorus energy
- Balancing rhythmic precision with expressive groove playing