Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Calypso - Medium Easy

Publisher: Alfred Publishing

Based on a generic cell phone sound, this clever calypso chart sounds great around 150 BPM. Trumpet 1 range is to written G on top of the staff, and a suggested written-out solo is provided for alto 1, tenor 1, trumpet 1, and trombone 1. Auxiliary percussion plus all the usual optional instruments. It's fun, and accessible with a catchy melodic hook, and the band and audience will love it. (3:00)

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Full Score
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone (Optional)
4 Trumpets (4th Optional)
4 Trombones (3rd and 4th Optional)
Guitar/Chords (Optional)
Piano
Bass
Drums
Vibes (Optional)
Flute (Optional)
Clarinet (Optional)
Horn in F (Optional; Doubles 1st Trombone)
Tuba (Optional; Doubles Bass)
2 Baritone T.C.s/Tenor Saxophones (Optional; Double Trombones 1 and 2)