Details
- Ensembles:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Genres:
- Standards
- Composers:
- Benny Golson
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Instrumentation:
- 2 - Alto Sax 1 - 1 2 - Alto Sax 2 - 1 2 - Baritone Sax - 1 2 - Bass - 1 2 - Drums - 1 16 - Full Score - 1 2 - Guitar - 1 4 - Piano - 1 2 - Tenor Sax 1 - 1 2 - Tenor Sax 2 - 1 2 - Trombone 1 - 1 2 - Trombone 2 - 1 2 - Trombone 3 - 1 2 - Trombone 4 - 1 2 - Trumpet 1 - 1 2 - Trumpet 2 - 1 2 - Trumpet 3 - 1 2 - Trumpet 4 - 1
- UPC:
- 073999084801
- Format:
- Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Artist:
- Benny Golson
- Arrangers:
- Les Hooper
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.21 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.83 pounds
SKU: HL.34411010
Composed by Benny Golson. Arranged by Les Hooper. Professional Editions-Jazz Ens. Jazz, Standards. Full Score and Parts. Hal Leonard #14500. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.34411010).UPC: 073999084801. 9.0x12.0x0.21 inches.
When Les Hooper sets out to do an arrangement of a favorite tune, you can expect something new and exciting...and that's certainly what happened with this chart! Full of surprises and plenty of solo room, this unique setting is jazz programming at its best.
Killer Joe
- More by this Composer:
- Benny Golson Benny Golson Piano Benny Golson Piano Solo Benny Golson C Instrument
- Artists:
- Benny Golson Les Hooper
- Ensemble:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
4.8 Rating
4 reviews
Sarah M.
Dec 17, 2025
This Les Hooper arrangement of "Killer Joe" is fantastic for teaching advanced high school or college jazz ensembles. The "Professional Edition" quality ensures clear engraving, and the dynamic "new and exciting" sections offer great opportunities to teach complex jazz rhythms and ensemble balance. It provides plenty of solo room for student development. A must-have for any school program!
David K.
Dec 16, 2025
Les Hooper's take on Benny Golson's "Killer Joe" is a well-crafted jazz ensemble chart. The arrangement is clearly a "Professional Edition" with presumed accurate chord symbols for the rhythm section. It's not a generic lead sheet, so while it requires some preparation due to its "surprises," it will certainly make a set list pop. Excellent for a planned gig where a fresh sound is desired.
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2025
As a hobbyist in a community jazz ensemble, this "Killer Joe" chart by Benny Golson, arranged by Les Hooper, is an absolute joy! The "new and exciting" arrangement keeps it fresh, and the full score and parts ensure everyone is on the same page. It's challenging but incredibly rewarding to play a professional jazz standard like this. Highly recommend for adult learners in a group!
Anonymous
Dec 14, 2025
For a collaborative pianist within a jazz ensemble, this "Professional Edition" of "Killer Joe" by Benny Golson is superb. Les Hooper's arrangement ensures the piano part functions beautifully within the rhythm section, providing excellent comping and harmonic support for the horns. While not a vocal piece, the textural support for the full ensemble is top-notch, making it a rewarding chart to play.
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