Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Swing - Medium Difficult

Publisher: Walrus Music Publishing

A modal composition in a fast swing feel. This arrangement was commissioned by its composer, saxophonist Dick Oatts, for a performance by a German radio band. Solo changes are in alto 1, tenor 1-2, trumpet 5, piano, and guitar parts and a drum solo over a vamp is also featured. Meaty tutti ensemble passages permeate the chart. Lead trumpet extends to a written E above staff. "Leap of Faith" is the title track to a recording by the University of Northern Iowa Jazz Band One on Sea Breeze Vista. Medium-difficult level.

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

Trumpet 1: E6
Trombone 1: Bb4