Edition: JAZZ BIG BAND ARRANGEMENT

Description: MEDIUM DIFFICULT This is a medium tempo, contemporary sounding original composition featuring lead tenor throughout. It alternates between a broken swing and straight 1/8th note groove. The straight 1/8th note groove can be played a number of different ways. The composer suggests either a Bossa Nova or (preferably) a looser straight eighth note groove ( ala Miles Davis' composition '81'). Overall, the chart relies strongly on the featured tenor sax soloist, however ensemble parts briefly showcase each section of the ensemble with accompanying parts manageable by a medium-advanced level group. Instrumentation includes 8 brass, standard sax section (2 altos, 2 tenors, 1 bari, piano, bass, guitar, drums). Lead trumpet range includes a written 'C#' with an optional 'F'