What You Dealin' With: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$60.00 USD

What You Dealin' With: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: What You Dealin' With: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-42593
Price: 60.00 USD
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By Wycliffe Gordon

Grade: 4 (Medium Advanced / Difficult)

Item: 00-42593

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This is the show closer that will bring down the house. The main groove is a funky boogaloo at 103 BPM plus a band chant, a swing section, and a gospel feel. Flexible solo space with written solos provided for trombone 1, alto, tenor, and trumpet 2, and lead trumpet range is to high C. Hey, there's something for everyone! (6:05)

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Series: Premier Jazz Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 74

UPC: 038081482279

SKU: 00-42593

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About the Composer: Wycliffe Gordon

Wycliffe Gordon is a trombonist, composer, and bandleader whose work bridges traditional jazz vocabulary with contemporary ensemble writing. His compositions for jazz ensembles are known for their accessibility to student musicians while maintaining the harmonic sophistication and rhythmic drive that professional ensembles demand.

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Why we love this

This is a finale that earns its place on the concert program. Gordon writes idiomatically for the ensemble, giving multiple soloists their moment while maintaining the energy and funk that keeps an audience engaged from the downbeat through the last note. The mix of boogaloo groove, swing, and gospel textures means your section leaders have distinct musical territory to explore.

What to expect

Funky and deliberate. The boogaloo groove sits low and heavy, giving way to moments of swing sophistication and gospel warmth that feel both contemporary and rooted in jazz tradition. The piece radiates confidence and party energy without losing musical substance.

Who it's for

Jazz ensembles at the Grade 4 level with solid section chops and soloists ready for written and open solo space. Your lead trumpet, trombone 1, and alto and tenor saxophonists need sufficient facility to navigate the ranges and rhythmic demands without sacrificing the groove.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the groove at 103 BPM early in rehearsals and keep it consistent through all style shifts. The boogaloo foundation anchors everything that follows.
Have your soloists study their written parts thoroughly before improvising. Gordon's solos function as models for the harmonic and melodic language he's established in the head.
Balance the band chant against solo voices clearly. This feature works best when the ensemble commits to precision in their rhythmic figures while soloists breathe and phrase over the top.
Manage the lead trumpet's high C passages with appropriate dynamics and breathing room. Young lead players often tense up at the top; building confidence in rehearsal prevents cracking under performance pressure.

How to use it

Close a concert with this one. It works perfectly after a ballad or swing feature, sending the audience out energized. The 6:05 length and high engagement factor also make it a strong festival or competition choice for ensembles with the range and rhythmic maturity to execute it.