Since I Fell for You: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

$8.00 USD

Since I Fell for You: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: Since I Fell for You: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-JE9703C
Price: 8.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Buddy Johnson / arr. Dave Wolpe

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-JE9703C

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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: 8

UPC: 029156273755

SKU: 00-JE9703C

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About the Composer: Buddy Johnson

Buddy Johnson (1915-1967) was a pianist, bandleader, and prolific songwriter who shaped the sound of jump blues and early rhythm and blues in the 1940s and 1950s. His compositions blended boogie-woogie piano, blues sensibility, and infectious swing rhythms, earning him a devoted following on both coasts and influencing generations of musicians across jazz and popular music.

Johnson's gift for melody and his ability to write for ensembles made his songs enduring standards. 'Since I Fell for You' exemplifies his talent for crafting emotionally direct material that swings hard while remaining immediately accessible to audiences.

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Why we love this

Dave Wolpe's arrangement captures the sultry soul of this Johnson classic while building the arrangement around a feature moment for your lead alto sax player. The harmonies are sophisticated enough to keep experienced ensembles engaged, yet the chart remains playable at the Grade 3 level, making it an ideal vehicle for developing sections that can handle jazz vocabulary without overwhelming them.

What to expect

Warm, intimate, and thoroughly grounded in blues tradition. The piece carries a romantic edge without sentimentality, supported by smooth harmony changes that feel both vintage and timeless. This is the kind of tune that invites the ensemble to listen to itself and play with intention.

Who it's for

Conductors building a jazz ensemble program with developing musicians who have solid fundamentals but limited experience with jazz interpretation. This is ideal for groups ready to move beyond pure swing into blues-informed ballad playing while featuring a capable lead saxophonist.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the melody with legit swing articulation in the opening sax statement; let the phrasing breathe rather than pushing the tempo forward.
Balance the rhythm section to support without overwhelming the front line, especially during the alto feature where clarity of the solo voice matters most.
Approach the chord changes with attention to voice leading in the harmony; jazz reharmonization only sings when the inner parts move smoothly.

How to use it

Place this early in a jazz ensemble concert to set a sophisticated mood, or pair it with uptempo charts to showcase your ensemble's dynamic range and stylistic versatility. The 4:22 duration makes it a natural centerpiece for a short set exploring the jazz ballad tradition.