Since I Fell for You: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Since I Fell for You: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Since I Fell for You: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-JE9703
Price: 45.00 USD
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By Buddy Johnson / arr. Dave Wolpe

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-JE9703

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This sultry, bluesy ballad gets the Dave Wolpe treatment. Dave has written a chart that features your best alto sax player. This version of an ever-popular tune is smooth from start to finish. Great chord changes! (duration 4:22)

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 92

UPC: 029156273748

SKU: 00-JE9703

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About the Composer: Buddy Johnson

Buddy Johnson was a pianist, bandleader, and composer who became a cornerstone of the jump blues and early R&B sound in the 1940s and 1950s. His gift for memorable melodies and infectious grooves made him a prolific recording artist and songwriter whose catalog remains a treasure trove for contemporary jazz and pop ensembles.

Johnson's compositions captured the energy and sophistication of mid-century American popular music. His work has endured through countless arrangements and remains a natural fit for educational jazz programs seeking material with genuine commercial appeal and strong melodic architecture.

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Why we love this

Dave Wolpe's arrangement respects the bluesy soul of the original while building a chart that gives your best alto saxophonist a genuine moment to shine. The harmonic language is sophisticated without becoming academic, and the overall shape feels polished rather than overstuffed—a quality that makes student soloists sound better than they might expect.

What to expect

Smooth and unhurried, with a bluesy undercurrent that keeps the piece from feeling precious or overly polished. The alto sax takes center stage over warm harmonic support, creating an intimate but never fragile sound that feels both classic and accessible.

Who it's for

Jazz ensemble directors seeking a mid-level ballad with genuine appeal and clear pedagogical payoff. The chart works equally well for high school concert jazz bands and college recreational ensembles that value musical quality over technical extremes.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the alto sax solo carefully with the ensemble background. The player should sit comfortably on top of the sound, but let the rhythm section anchor the groove rather than fight for prominence.
Pay attention to the bluesy phrasing cues in the chart. This ballad thrives on rubato and bent notes; rehearse the ensemble's accompaniment figures with enough flexibility to breathe with the soloist.
The rhythm section is the heartbeat here. Lock in the time feel early, establish a solid swing pocket, and trust that the soloists will follow.
Shape the dynamic arc so the piece grows gradually toward the middle and settles back down. Resist the urge to let it get loud; the sultry character depends on control and restraint.

How to use it

This pairs beautifully with other pop and R&B standards in a jazz-focused concert, or as a contrast to more uptempo selections. Its 4:22 length and ballad character also make it a smart opener that establishes sophistication before moving into showier material.