Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Bossa Nova - Medium

Publisher: Kendor Music

Inspired by the great music written by Billy Strayhorn for the Duke Ellington organization, this very accessible, yet harmonically inventive bossa for advancing groups features solo alto sax emulating the note bends and phrasings made famous by the late great Johnny Hodges. Written solo lines and chord symbols are provided to accommodate soloists with and without improvisation experience, and a guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included. Duration 4:15.

• Series: Jazz Journey Series
• Instrumentation: standard jazz ensemble, optional flute and vibe parts
• Features Alto Sax
• Ranges: Bb5 trumpet, G4 trombone
• Style: Bossa
• Grade: Medium

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