Jump, Jive an' Wail (flex)

From Wind Repertory Project
Louis Prima

Louis Prima (arr. Johnnie Vinson)


General Info

Year: 1956 / 2010
Duration: c. 1:50
Difficulty: II (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Swing orchestra
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $55.00; (digital) - $55.00   |   Score Only (print) - $5.00


Instrumentation (Flexible)

Full Score
Part 1

  • Flute
  • Oboe
  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Violin

Part 2

  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Trumpet
  • Violin

Part 3

  • B-flat Soprano Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Clarinet
  • E-flat Alto Saxophone
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • Horn in F
  • Violin
  • Viola

Part 4

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Tenor Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Horn in F
  • Cello

Part 5

  • Bassoon
  • B-flat Bass Clarinet
  • E-flat Baritone Saxophone
  • Trombone
  • Euphonium
  • Tuba
  • String Bass
  • Electric Bass
  • Cello

Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bells
  • Drum Set
  • Tambourine


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

As heard on the popular GAP commercial and also on Brian Setzer's newest CD, jazzer Louis Prima's tune pushes all the right buttons. The floor torn-style drums, walking bass, and great ensemble riffs have made this the signature tune at the center of the jump/swing phenomena.

- Program Note from publisher


Media


State Ratings

None discovered thus far.


Performances

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Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music


All Wind Works


Resources

  • Perusal score
  • Prima, L.; Vinson, J. (1999). Jump, Jive an' Wail [score]. Hal Leonard: Milwaukee, Wisc.