Composer
Arranger
Bob Washut
Category
Big Band
Level
Medium
Style
Even 8ths
Ranges
Duration
5:50
Description
This chart was commissioned by the Marion (IA) High School jazz ensemble. It has a tuneful, melancholy vibe and a light, even eighth-note groove. The prevailing transparent texture gives way to a rousing tutti before returning at the end. Featured soloists are lead trombone and guitar. Although the vibraphone is optional, it provides a pretty color throughout if available. Lead trumpet extends to written C above the staff; lead trombone to a G above the staff.
Instrumentation
Standard Big Band (5/4/4/4)
Additional Info
At the solo section, the piano and bass should play "ad lib" first time (behind trombone solo) and "as written" 2nd time (behind guitar solo). The written parts mesh with the background figures which occur the second time.