Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Bossa Nova - Medium

Publisher: Walrus Music Publishing

Song For My Mother is a Medium Bossa/Swing chart playable by both high school and college jazz ensembles. Professional big bands will find this to be a great addition in their book to play on gigs.

This chart opens with the trombone section playing the main theme. After the first 16 measures the trumpets section enters with a swing section. Through out this composition the A section are Bossa tempos and all the B (Bridge) sections swing. Song For My Mother leaves room for Alto, Trpt, and Pno solos. Rich harmonies through out provides students with a great section playing experience.

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

Trumpet 1: E6
Trombone 1: Bb4