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Jazz Ensemble - Grade 5
SKU: HL.30724024
By The Woody Herman Orchestra. Composed by Jimmy Giuffre. Arranged by Peter Blair. Young Jazz Classics. Jazz, Standards, Swing. Full Score and Parts. 48 pages. Hal Leonard #30724024. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.30724024).UPC: 073999240245. 9.0x12.0x0.194 inches.
This Jimmy Giuffre composition was made famous in the early years of the Woody Herman Orchestra. Peter Blair has done a marvelous job of adapting this saxophone feature for young bands. Includes an optional open section for any saxophone with sample written solos.
- Four Brothers
Ratings + Reviews
Based on 5 Reviews
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Anonymous
December 16, 2025
Excellent Arrangement for Developing Ensembles
This Peter Blair arrangement of 'Four Brothers' for jazz ensemble is an excellent choice for advanced high school or college groups (Grade 5). The full score is clear, making it easy to follow parts and teach ensemble dynamics. The inclusion of an optional open section with sample solos is brilliant for guiding students through improvisation, fostering rhythmic precision and advanced reading skills within the jazz idiom. Highly recommended for school and community bands.
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David K.
December 16, 2025
Solid Gig-Ready Jazz Chart
This 'Four Brothers' arrangement is solid for ensemble gigs. As a Grade 5 chart, it offers a great challenge for a seasoned group. The Peter Blair arrangement is a reliable take on the classic, featuring the saxophones prominently. While the score is 48 pages, individual parts are well-laid out. Expect standard jazz notation with chords for the rhythm section. Good for school or community band performances where a classic swing chart is needed.
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Anonymous
December 15, 2025
Strong Piano Support in Ensemble Setting
For collaborative work in a jazz ensemble, this 'Four Brothers' score is well-constructed. The Grade 5 arrangement by Peter Blair, originally by Jimmy Giuffre, clearly delineates each part. The piano part, while not doubling the primary saxophone melody, provides a strong rhythmic and harmonic foundation, crucial for tight ensemble playing. The internal voice-leading throughout the score is solid, contributing to a cohesive and authentic swing sound. A great piece for school and community groups.
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Marcus J.
December 14, 2025
Rewarding Challenge for Adult Players
As an adult learner, I was thrilled to find this 'Four Brothers' arrangement. While it's a Grade 5 jazz ensemble piece, Peter Blair’s adaptation of the Jimmy Giuffre classic, made famous by Woody Herman, is incredibly rewarding. Playing this with my community band brings so much joy! The sax feature really shines, and it genuinely captures the swinging feel. It's a great challenge that feels incredibly satisfying to master.
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Low E.
November 22, 2011
Jazzy
The score is great. The rhythms are all correct although they leave room for improv and soloing. This is a good slower version of the song but all one has to do is jack the tempo up to 210 for it to sound right. Every part is there, and the only complaints I here is from the brass because it is a sax feature
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