• Well You Needn't by Thelonious Monk Jazz Ensemble - Sheet Music

Well You Needn't by Thelonious Monk Jazz Ensemble - Sheet Music

By Mark Taylor

Thelonious Monk was a master of creating distinctive melodies in the bebop style and this is one of his best-known offerings. Mark starts out by giving the melody to a small group of trombones, tenors, and bari. sax before turning it over to the entire sax section. After the trumpet solo section, there is a marvelous sax soli followed by solo space for tenor sax and a shout chorus for the full ensemble. This great chart has something for everyone!

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Summary
Ensembles:
Jazz Ensemble
Genres:
Bebop
Composers:
Thelonious Monk
Publishers:
Hal Leonard
Series:
Hal Leonard Jazz Ensemble Library Composers and Arrangers of Color Music of Black Composers and Artists
Instrumentation:
2 - Alto Sax 1 - 1 2 - Alto Sax 2 - 1 3 - Baritone Sax - 1 3 - Bass - 1 20 - Conductor Score (Full Score) - 1 2 - Drums - 1 3 - Guitar - 1 3 - Piano - 1 1 - Solo Sheet - 2 3 - 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 2 - Vibes - 1
UPC:
073999447118
Format:
Score Set of Parts Score and Parts
Item types:
Physical
Level:
Grade 4
Artist:
Thelonious Monk
Arrangers:
Mark Taylor
Usages:
School and Community
Number of Pages:
104
Size:
9.0x12.0x0.29 inches
Shipping Weight:
1.01 pounds
Detailed Description
Jazz Ensemble (Score & Parts) - Grade 4

SKU: HL.7010596

Composed by Thelonious Monk. Arranged by Mark Taylor. Jazz Ensemble Library. Bebop. Score and parts. 104 pages. Hal Leonard #7010596. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.7010596).

UPC: 073999447118. 9.0x12.0x0.29 inches.

Thelonious Monk was a master of creating distinctive melodies in the bebop style and this is one of his best-known offerings. Mark starts out by giving the melody to a small group of trombones, tenors, and bari. sax before turning it over to the entire sax section. After the trumpet solo section, there is a marvelous sax soli followed by solo space for tenor sax and a shout chorus for the full ensemble. This great chart has something for everyone!

Song List

  • Well You Needn't (It's Over Now)

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    Series:
    Hal Leonard Jazz Ensemble Library Composers and Arrangers of Color Music of Black Composers and Artists
    Artists:
    Mark Taylor Thelonious Monk
    Ensemble:
    Jazz Ensemble
    Publisher:
    Hal Leonard

    Ratings + Reviews

    4.5 Rating

    2 reviews

    Jessica L.

    Dec 17, 2025

    Fun & Challenging Monk for Ensemble Play

    I absolutely love playing Thelonious Monk, and this Mark Taylor arrangement of 'Well You Needn't' for jazz ensemble is a joy! As a Grade 4 piece, it offers a great challenge without being overwhelming for my weekend jam sessions. It captures that authentic bebop feel, especially with the cool sax soli and ensemble sections. Highly recommend for pure musical enjoyment!

    Robert P.

    Dec 16, 2025

    Engaging Piano Part in a Dynamic Ensemble Setting

    While typically working with vocalists, I appreciate the well-crafted piano part in this 'Well You Needn't' jazz ensemble arrangement. As a Grade 4 chart, the piano provides solid bebop comping, supporting the various instrumental soloists like the trumpet and tenor sax. The overall texture is rich, allowing the piano to contribute dynamically to the ensemble's exciting shout choruses. A strong addition to any band's book.

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