Edition: JAZZ BIG BAND ARRANGEMENT

Description: SAMBA - DIFFICULT Contemporary jazz samba that offers solo space for baritone sax, flute, trumpet, piano and drums. The chord changes for both the melody and the blowing sections are inspired by Herbie Hancock's "Cantaloupe Island". Half way through the chart the 4/4 samba gives way to a 6/4 groove that accompanies the trumpet and piano solos. A tutti ensemble section brings the chart full circle back to 4/4 for a reprise of the melody. 5 reeds: alto 1 doubles on flute, 4 trpts., trumpet 1 to high f#. Medium advanced.