Product Overview
In the Love of Jesus is a medley of three well known hymns, ‘I know whom I have believed’, ‘In the love of Jesus’ and ‘I know He cares for me’ set in a “Count Basie” big band style.
Sam has provided ample articulation markings throughout to assist bands achieve an authentic jazz style. Unless marked with, a staccato dot or hatted accent, players should be instructed to keep the notes connected. Emphasis should be on the ‘off-beat’ quavers not those on the beat-this will further assist in achieving a good jazz feel.
The introduction is strong and nearly like a fanfare leading into a fast swing style at bar 9. It is important to set a fast swing, as the tempo that is set here will influence the tempo after bar 58. If a Vibraphone is not available it is preferred that the cues are played rather than substituting the part onto a Glockenspiel or Xylophone.
At bar 58 the tempo essentially goes into half time straight away. The second theme, In the love of Jesus comes in at bar 62 as a Horn solo. The articulation is what will make this melody swing, whilst still keeping to the mezzo piano dynamic. Think Count Basie’s “Shiny Stockings”.
The third and final theme, I know He cares for me comes in at bar 115. Again, there is a lot of parallel scoring and articulations between the Cornets and Baritone/Trombones. At bar 127 the diminuendo continues right through to the second time bracket. The forte pick-up to bar 132 should be essentially come out of nowhere.
The arrangement is well crafted and presents these much-loved songs in a true jazz idiom.
