Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Mambo/Bossa Nova - Difficult

Publisher: Walrus Music Publishing

Playing With Fire is an alto saxophone feature for jazz ensemble, and is designed for the advanced jazz ensemble. It has a straight 8th note feel throughout. The groove alternates between a quasi-mambo and quasi-bossa nova feel in the rhythm section. The chord progression is difficult for the soloist. There are no doubles. Trumpet range is to F#5, trombone to Bb4, and the piece calls for 5 trumpets and 5 trombones. Bass part. Difficult.

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

Trumpet 1: F#6
Trumpet 2: D6
Trombone 1: Bb4