Edition: Jazz Quintet Arrangement (2 Horns with Rhythm)

Description: Swing - Difficult

Publisher: Second Floor Music/Hal Leonard

GRACHAN MONCUR III's first album as a leader still gets attention today for its innovative compositions by the leader. The personnel was saxophonist Jackie McLean's working group of the period, plus Blue Note hero Lee Morgan on trumpet. Monk In Wonderland features shifting meters, while The Coaster is a straight-ahead swinger, more recently recorded by Kevin Mahogany with Grachan's lyrics.

SEXTET INSTRUMENTATION

The challenging melody which features changing meters, long stretches of parallel seconds in the horns and tricky hits in the rhythm section makes this a piece that shows off the depth and musicianship of an ensemble as a whole. In spite of its frequent meter changes and tough chord progression, this arrangement is very easy to listen to and will go over with even the most conservative jazz audience.

SOLOS: The inherent difficulty of the unconventional changes and ever-changing time signatures is eased by the moderate tempo but should provide a considerable challenge even for an experienced improviser.

Recorded by GRACHAN MONCUR III on EVOLUTION Blue Note: CDP 7 84153 2 / Recorded November 21, 1963

1st part: Trombone, Trumpet, Alto Sax, C treble clef
2nd part: Trumpet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trombone
Vibes (Piano)
Bass
Drums
Guitar
FULL SCORE