Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Swing - Difficult

Publisher: Walrus Music Publishing

Opens with a med. up piano / bass / drums expostion of the harmonic framework based upon a series of non functional first inversion chords, followed by an exposition of the main theme (first by the altos and tpt later split into two parts echoing each other) and accompanied by a gradually building brass ensemble. Solos ( ten 1 and tpt 4 ) begin with a semi "free" section that gradually gains momentum into an intense jazz feel. Exciting ensemble follows with recap of the main theme and a coda with ensemble shots and drum breaks. Lead tpt extends to high G

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

Trumpet 1: G6
Trombone 1: D5