The Jody Grind (arr. Mark Taylor): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Arranged by Mark Taylor
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK01678966
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Enrich your jazz musicians with the music of Horace Silver with this arrangement of one of his most soulful blues tunes. Tenor Sax 1 and Trumpet 2 play the first statement of the head creating the original sound before the Alto 1 joins in. Expertscoring wraps the melody in hip figures and great ensemble hits. Solo changes for Trumpet 2.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01678966
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About the Arranger: Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor is a prolific arranger for jazz ensembles whose work spans decades of jazz education. His arrangements are known for their clarity of voice leading, playable ranges, and respect for the original composers' intentions while adapting their music for educational settings.
Why we love this
Taylor's voicing honors Silver's soulful blues language without sacrificing the punch that keeps a student ensemble engaged. The staggered head presentation (Tenor and Trumpet first, then Alto joining) builds momentum naturally and gives your section leaders a chance to shine before the full ensemble locks in together.
What to expect
Soulful and grounded, with a funk undertone that pulls the ensemble into the pocket. The arrangement breathes with the kind of relaxed sophistication that made Horace Silver's originals so enduring.
Who it's for
Grade 3 jazz ensembles ready to explore the blues language with a real jazz standard as their guide. This works well for groups that have some experience reading jazz notation and are comfortable with straightforward 12-bar blues changes.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the Tenor Sax 1 and Trumpet 2 on the opening statement so neither overwhelms the other; they're partners in establishing the tune's character before the harmony fills in.
- Let your Trumpet 2 soloist know this is their moment to stretch. Mark out the solo changes clearly in rehearsal and encourage them to work through a few approaches before settling on their performance take.
- Nail the ensemble hits with crisp articulation and unified attack. These moments anchor the groove and give the arrangement its funk edge.
- Keep the tempo grounded and steady; blues changes can feel like they're slowing down when players start listening to each other, so conduct with confidence through the form.
How to use it
Pair this with other Silver compositions or blues-based standards to build a full concert set around the blues tradition. It also works as a centerpiece for a jazz history unit where students learn the tune's origins and improvise over its changes in small group settings.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and playing swing eighth-note articulation
- Comping and rhythmic pocket in a blues harmonic framework
- Balancing individual voice lines within ensemble texture
- Improvising over 12-bar blues changes
- Responding to ensemble hits and coordinating attacks across sections