Details
- Ensembles:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Genres:
- Jazz Latin Pop Contemporary
- Publishers:
- Scores by Ken
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Instructionals:
- Contest, Festival
- Level:
- Advanced
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 92
SKU: A0.1428339
By Laufey. Composed by Laufey; Spencer Stewart. Arranged by Ken Naidu. This edition: pdf, streaming. Contemporary, Contest, Festival, Jazz, Latin, Pop. 92 pages. Scores by Ken #1009125. Published by Scores by Ken (A0.1428339).From the Start (Laufey) — Jazz Big Band | Scores by Ken
Swing meets intimacy: Laufey’s viral ballad, reimagined for full big band with lush voicings and samba groove.
Specs
- Ensemble | Jazz Big Band (5 sax, 4 trumpet, 4 trombone, rhythm: gtr/pno/bass/drs + aux perc).
- Difficulty | 5.5 – Upper-Professional (Scale 1–7, Scores by Ken) | Demands mature phrasing, tight sectional balance, extended ranges, pro rhythm feel.
- Duration | ≈ 2:21
- Style | Contemporary Jazz Samba | Straight 8ths with 2-3 clave inflections, modern colour.
- Key / Range | Concert Db major | Trumpet 1 to written F6 (concert Eb6); Trombone 1 to C5; Alto to written Ab5 (concert F5).
- Meter / Tempo | 4/4, ♩= 220 | Uptempo with clave pocket; rall. at close.
- Included Parts | Full score + complete saxes, trumpets, bones, rhythm (pno/gtr/bass/drs) + guiro/shaker.
- Features | Swayed 2-3 clave; Lush close-voiced sax harmonies; groove driven by guitar + aux perc for Latin colour.
- Licensing | Licensed via ArrangeMe (Hal Leonard). Performance rights per venue territory.
Performance Notes
- Vocal line adapted into horns, lead phrasing must float above band.
- Saxes carry lush pad writing; lean into breath support, blend like strings.
- Rhythm section: absolute lock in samba clave.
- Aux perc (guiro + shaker) adds shimmer, keep subtle against drum kit.
- Dynamic contour mirrors lyric narrative: start whisper-soft, bloom into climaxes.
Ideal For
- University or pro big bands (feature ballad with crossover appeal).
- Jazz festivals and competitions (modern repertoire with lyrical solo space).
- Recording projects (contemporary jazz meets big band).
- Gala concerts (uptune showcase).
What You Get
- Full conductor’s score (transposed & concert view)
- Complete set of parts: 5/4/4 brass + full rhythm (pno/gtr/bass/drs) + aux perc
- Print-ready PDFs (high-resolution, paginated for standard binders)
- Licensing assurance: fully cleared via ArrangeMe (Hal Leonard)
About the Composer
Scores by Ken delivers professional, performance-ready charts: clear engraving, practical ranges, idiomatic parts. Arranged by Ken Naidu, published under Scores by Ken via ArrangeMe (Hal Leonard).
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Who is this sheet music best suited for?
This sheet music for Laufey's 'From The Start' is best suited for upper-professional jazz big bands (difficulty 5.5) looking for a contemporary arrangement. It's ideal for university or professional ensembles, jazz festivals, competitions, and recording projects seeking a lush, samba-infused take on a viral ballad. It features a full big band instrumentation with an emphasis on rich voicings and a compelling groove.
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