Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Samba - Difficult

Publisher: Walrus Music Publishing

Commissioned for Jon Faddis and the Hilton All-Star Big Band

This is intended to be a closer, featuring the brilliant trumpet of Jon Faddis.* The overall mood, after the dramatic introductory statement, is one of collective celebration. After the slow introduction, the chart is a double-time samba groove featuring the solo trumpet (naturally), plus a tenor solo to give the trumpet a rest. The long form of the melody, with its major-minor contrast, is reminiscent of the Jobim standard 'Chega De Saudade' ('No More Blues'), so the soloists have some nice changes to stretch out on. A great festival choice.

*Regarding the range: The written part of the trumpet solo does have a few high notes (there's one F6, and it ends on a G6), but overall the range is not unapproachable for good collegiate lead players. The bulk of the part is in the staff or up to C6, and plenty of space to rest.

Full Score
Solo Trumpet
2 Alto Saxophones (Both Double Flute)
2 Tenor Saxophones (Both Double Flute)
Baritone Saxophone (Doubles Flute)
4 Trumpets
3 Trombones
Bass Trombone
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums

Solo Trumpet: G6
Trumpet 1: F6
Trombone 1: C5