The Jive Samba: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Cannonball Adderley / As performed by Nat Adderley / Arranged by Mark Taylor
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00321863
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| The Jive Samba - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| The Jive Samba - Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| The Jive Samba - Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| The Jive Samba - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| The Jive Samba - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| The Jive Samba - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| The Jive Samba - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| The Jive Samba - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| The Jive Samba - Piano | $6.00 | |
| The Jive Samba - Bass | $6.00 | |
| The Jive Samba - Drums | $6.00 | |
| The Jive Samba - Aux. Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| The Jive Samba - Aux. Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| The Jive Samba - Alternate Alto Sax | $6.00 | |
| The Jive Samba - Alternate Tenor Sax | $6.00 | |
| The Jive Samba - Alternate Trombone | $6.00 |
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Recorded by the acclaimed Cannonball Adderley Quintet in the 1960s, "Jive Samba" became one of Nat Adderley's best-known standards. Arranged here for little big band and in a moderate cha-cha style, this chart features a duet of trumpet and alto sax and later a creative shout chorus using mixed meters.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00321863
More about this title
About the Artist: Cannonball Adderley
Cannonball Adderley was a cornerstone of hard bop and soul jazz, bringing a warm, soulful tone to the alto saxophone that made him one of the most beloved players of his generation. His quintet, co-led with his cornet-playing brother Nat, became a fixture of 1960s jazz, recording prolifically for Mercury Records and Riverside Records and establishing a sound that balanced accessibility with serious musicianship.
Nat Adderley, the cornet virtuoso and composer, created "Jive Samba" as a perfect vehicle for his brother's lyrical style. The tune became a standard precisely because it offered players room to swing while maintaining a memorable melodic hook, making it a perennial favorite in both the jazz club and the classroom.
Why we love this
Mark Taylor's arrangement captures the warmth and groove of the original without demanding a monster section. The trumpet and alto sax duet gives your lead players a genuine showcase, and the shout chorus with its mixed meters provides just enough complexity to keep advanced students engaged while staying grounded in solid ensemble jazz writing.
What to expect
Warm, groovy, and slightly playful. The cha-cha lope gives the tune a breezy tropical flavor, while the sax and trumpet duet speaks like two friends having a relaxed conversation over a gentle rhythm. When the shout chorus arrives, the energy lifts without becoming frantic.
Who it's for
Grade 4 jazz ensembles with solid readers and at least one capable trumpet and alto sax pairing. This works well for groups that have built basic jazz vocabulary and are ready to tackle modal thinking and metric flexibility without needing everything spelled out.
How to get the most out of it
- Let the trumpet and sax duet breathe; this isn't a race. The cha-cha feel underneath should stay relaxed and laid-back, giving those soloists room to phrase naturally.
- The rhythm section lock is everything here. Spend rehearsal time with just drums, bass, and piano establishing that moderate cha-cha pocket before adding horns.
- When you hit the shout chorus, the mixed meters will feel awkward at first. Have students count bars individually before trying to think of the section as one phrase.
- Use the recorded reference (the Adderley quintet original) early and often. Let students hear how the tune lives and breathes at tempo, then bring them back to slow it down and learn the mechanics.
How to use it
This is a natural choice for a winter or spring jazz concert where you want to program a standard that audiences recognize and enjoy. It also pairs beautifully with other Nat Adderley compositions or with contemporary Latin jazz charts, building a cohesive set around groove-based writing.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and playing in cha-cha feel and pulse
- Phrasing and dialogue in sax/trumpet duet sections
- Reading mixed meters (3/4 and 4/4 in the shout chorus)
- Ensemble listening and blend in moderate tempo grooves
- Interpreting jazz articulation and articulation style indicated in the chart