Edition: Jazz Sextet Arrangement [3 Horns With Rhythm Section]

Description: Swing - Medium

Publisher: Second Floor Music/Hal Leonard

This is a great opener, and it opened One For Alls second recording (Optimism) in 1998. The rhythm section sets an intriguing 4 measure vamp figure that the horns soon bounce off of. After an 8 measure question and answer bridge, the horns trill over a 4 measure latin bass line, then its back to the top. The solos start after an 8 measure interlude. Steve has added optional backgrounds for any soloist. A note from the composer: Optimism was composed in 1991 and first recorded by Jackie McLean on 'Fire & Love' (Blue Note) in 1997. This up-tempo tune features a catchy melody layered over a sonic texture of shifting dominant 7th sus 4 chords and a propulsive, rhythmic vamp. This composition was inspired by the late great Tony Williams' piece 'Warrior' from 'Civilization' (Blue Note), which utilizes dominant 7th sus 4 chords throughout the entire 21-bar form.

CONDUCTOR SCORE (FULL SCORE)
TRUMPET (1ST PART) OR ALTO SAX (1ST PART) OR C TREBLE CLEF (1ST PART)
TENOR SAX (2ND PART) OR ALTO SAX (2ND PART) OR TROMBONE (2ND PART)
TROMBONE (3RD PART) OR TENOR SAX (3RD PART) OR BARITONE SAX (3RD PART)
PIANO
BASS
DRUMS
GUITAR (RHYTHM SECTION)