You're Still a Young Man: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Emilio Castillo / By Stephen Kupka / As performed by Tower Of Power / Arranged by Paul Murtha
Grade: 4
Item: 35-PK00160698
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One of the signature ballads from renowned horn band Tower of Power, this tune includes the famous trumpet solo introduction that is one of those magical moments that trumpet players dream about! The rest of the chart is outstanding as well. Includes solo for tenor sax.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00160698
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About the Composer: Emilio Castillo
Emilio Castillo co-founded Tower of Power in 1968 and has served as the band's primary composer and saxophonist for over five decades. His writing for the horn section became foundational to the West Oakland sound, blending soul, funk, and R&B into arrangements that demand precision and feel from every player. Castillo's compositions have become staples in jazz education, bridging the gap between commercial success and serious musicianship.
Why we love this
This ballad carries genuine emotional weight without sacrificing the ensemble's cohesion, and the trumpet solo introduction is the kind of moment that makes students remember why they picked up their instruments. Paul Murtha's arrangement preserves the character of the original while making it accessible for high school players, giving your ensemble a credible connection to real working music.
What to expect
A late-night conversation over drinks, unhurried and full of feeling. The tune moves with the kind of relaxed confidence that comes from deep musicianship, inviting your ensemble into an intimate space rather than demanding their attention.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the high school level looking for a standard that connects to real contemporary music. Trumpet and tenor saxophone soloists need the facility to navigate the written lines with conviction and comfort, though the parts are not technically forbidding.
How to get the most out of it
- The trumpet solo needs space to breathe. Keep the ensemble at a softer dynamic than feels natural during rehearsal; this allows the soloist's nuance to register without overshadowing.
- Lock the rhythm section into a conversational pocket rather than metronomic precision. The tune's warmth depends on slight elasticity in how the bass and drums support the solo sections.
- Balance the tenor sax solo against the horn section carefully. The horns should provide harmonic context without covering the soloist's voice; think "complementary" rather than "full support."
How to use it
Pair this with other Tower of Power standards or contemporary soul-jazz repertoire to anchor a concert theme around West Coast funk and R&B influence. It works equally well as a second-half feature or as a vehicle for soloists to shine during an in-school performance.
Skills your students will build
- Ballad playing and phrasing over changes
- Comping and ensemble blending in softer dynamics
- Solo navigation with rhythmic independence from the section
- Stylistic authenticity in funk and R&B idioms
- Listening and responding to other soloists in real time