Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Contemporary Funk - Difficult

Publisher: Walrus Music Publishing

The chart that won James the prestigious IAJE/Gil Evans Fellowship, "Darkness" is a straight 8 cut-time funk extravaganza with extended solo space for tenor, drums, guitar/piano, and trumpet. The piece moves from cut-time funk to open-ended Weather Report-esque (think Jaco) solo sections, a drum feature supported by wildly angular unison rhythm lines, a laid-back guitar/piano solo for a bit of a breather, and finally concludes with an unexpected swing/metal romp to the end. Requires a sophisticated rhythm section, a strong guitarist with a love of melody and a knack for power chords, and advanced soloists all around. Alto 1 doubles soprano.

 

Full Score
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums