Stablemates: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$54.00 USD

Stablemates: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Stablemates: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-47504
Price: 54.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Benny Golson / arr. Mike Kamuf

Grade: 3.5 (Medium)

Item: 00-47504

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This wonderful jazz standard swings at 160 BPM with the opening melody line played by alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone. Sample jazz solos are provided for tenor 1, trumpet 2, drums, and the lead trumpet range is up to written B-flat above the staff. Sax solis, a shout chorus, and superb writing throughout create a top-shelf chart.

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 102

UPC: 038081546711

SKU: 00-47504

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About the Composer: Benny Golson

Benny Golson stands among the most prolific and respected jazz composers and arrangers of the post-bop era. His gift for melody and harmonic sophistication earned him work with Art Blakey, the Jazztet (which he co-led with Art Farmer), and countless recording sessions as a saxophonist and composer. Golson's writing balances accessibility with genuine jazz sophistication, making his compositions ideal for educational ensembles.

His compositions like "Killer Joe," "Along Came Betty," and "Stablemates" have become standards in jazz curricula worldwide. Golson's approach to orchestration and soloing opportunities demonstrates deep knowledge of ensemble dynamics and individual voice, qualities that make his charts particularly valuable teaching tools for jazz programs.

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Why we love this

Mike Kamuf's arrangement strikes the ideal balance for Grade 3.5 ensembles: the head is straightforward enough for solid section readers, but the solo sections, sax solis, and shout chorus demand real musicianship and swing feel. The piece works equally well at a spring concert or festival, and the solos are genuinely musical rather than perfunctory, which means your students will care about what they're playing.

What to expect

Stablemates swings with the easy confidence of classic Blue Note recordings. The groove sits in the pocket at 160 BPM, the melody flows naturally across the full ensemble, and the solo sections feel like a conversation rather than a solo recital. The shout chorus delivers real excitement without sounding forced.

Who it's for

This chart is built for jazz ensembles ready to tackle genuine jazz repertoire with confidence. Your group needs solid readers across all sections, strong rhythm section players, and at least a few confident soloists willing to take risks.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the articulation and phrasing in the opening melody across all four voices (alto, tenor, trumpet, trombone) before the ensemble rehearses any solos. The opening statement needs to swing as one voice.
Push the tempo slightly above 160 BPM during sectional rehearsals so the final performance at 160 feels relaxed and grounded rather than rushing.
Give the soloing sections clear structure: mark where each solo begins and ends, establish a steady comping rhythm in the rhythm section, and rehearse solos with the full ensemble, not just in isolation.
Highlight the shout chorus by thinning the ensemble texture in the preceding measures, then bring full force for the climax. The contrast will make the moment land.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a jazz concert or festival performance, paired with one or two shorter charts to balance the set. Its accessibility makes it effective early in the school year for establishing jazz fundamentals, while the solo opportunities and shout chorus keep it fresh for spring programming.