Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Swing - Advanced

Publisher: Lush Life Music

Written by band member Kenny Graham for Ted Heath's 1956 Australian tour, "Kings Cross Climax" is a big drum feature. The chart opens at a rapid speed, with a drum solo and a big pyramid build-up from the band, before the Trumpets take the melody line in unison. The middle of the chart drops to a half-time, quasi-march feel, with an open drum solo at the end, before reverting to tempo 1 for the shout. This chart is a fast, high energy, power-packed showpiece that makes a great concert feature for your drummer. There are no sax doubles.

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

Trumpets 1-4: E6, D6, D6, F5
Trombones 1-4: C5, A4, G4, E4