Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Swing/Contemporary - Medium Difficult

Publisher: Walrus Music Publishing

This pensive and brooding contemporary-style chart was commissioned by the USAF Airmen of Note and was recorded by the University of North Texas One O'clock Lab Band on their album Lab 2004. Within this medium-swinger, the melody is featured in trumpet and tenor saxophone, both of which also have improvised solos. Portions of the chart alternate between 4/4 and 3/4 time signature. In addition, the middle of the composition switches from a swing feel to a straight-eighth ECM feel. First alto doubles on a brief, simple flute part. Top note for lead trumpet is a written E6, and top note for lead trombone is a written C5. First alto doubles on flute. Medium-difficult level.

Full Score
2 Alto Saxophones (Alto 1 doubles on flute)
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
5 Trumpets
5 Trombones
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums

Trumpet 1: E6
Trombone 1: C5