Edition: Jazz Octet Arrangement (Five Horns with Rhythm)

Description: Up-Tempo Swing - Difficult

Publisher: Second Floor Music/Hal Leonard

Like OTB, Blue Note's Superblue recordings feature today's leading contemporary jazz figures.

OCTET INSTRUMENTATION

This arrangement contrasts homogenous and more contrapuntal textures, with subtle orchestrations and a long flowing melody set against more rhythmically-active figures. Great for fostering confidence and a sense of independence among less experienced players and a good exercise in navigating shifting textures for more seasoned musicians. This arrangement features a solo background and a full ensemble shout chorus. SOLOS: The changes can be tough because they go by quickly (especially at the recorded tempo) but the chords themselves are not difficult to play over. There are also some interesting backgrounds for a tenor and an alto solo.

Recorded by SUPERBLUE on SUPERBLUE Blue Note: CDP 7 91731 2 / Recorded April 26, 1988

1st part: Trumpet 1 (Soprano Sax)
2nd part: Trumpet 2, Alto Sax
3rd part: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax
4th part: Tenor Sax, Trombone
5th part: Trombone, Baritone Sax
Piano
Bass
Drums
Guitar
FULL SCORE