Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Brazilian - Medium Difficult

Publisher: Walrus Publishing

This is a Brazilian jazz piece for big band that combines jazz with Frevo. Frevo is a rhythm from Northeast Brazil, normally played during the carnival. Frevo is played at a medium to fast tempo, often with linear melody. In this piece the melody is challenged by angularity and counterpoint, and the frevo groove is reshaped by odd meters. Jazz harmony and improvisation are also incorporated in the structure of this piece featuring the tenor and soprano saxophones, and it can be expanded to have piano, bass and guitar solos. Arranged for the standard big band, optional parts for vibraphone and flute are also available but not necessary. Instrumentation: 2 altos, 2 tenors, baritone sax, 4 trumpets, 4 trombones, guitar, piano, bass, drums. The highest note on the trumpet is a concert D above the staff. Difficult.

Full Score
Flute (Opt.)
Soprano Saxophone
Alto Saxophone (doubles on flute)
2 Tenor Saxophones (Tenor 1 doubles on clarinet, Tenor 2 doubles on flute)
Baritone Saxophone (doubles on bass clarinet)
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Vibraphone (opt.)
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums
Percussion

Trumpet 1: E6
Trombone 1: Bb4