Composer
Arranger
Rolf Johnson
Category
Big Band
Level
Medium
Style
Bossa Nova
Ranges
Duration
4:44
Description
This pretty bossa-nova features arresting harmonies and lots of counterlines. The melody is stated mostly by a duet of alto and flügel, then a transitional section leads to solos by flügel and soprano (or tenor). Contrapuntal writing for the band builds to a big climax, and a short recap of the melody leads to a restatement of the intro and a quiet ending. Interesting textures featuring flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano and flügel doublings.
Instrumentation
Big Band (5/4/4/3) No Guitar
Additional Info
Reeds: 1.Alto,Flute 2.Alto, Clarinet 3.Tenor, Flute, Soprano 4.Tenor, Flute, Clarinet 5.Baritone, Bass Clarinet. // 3 Trpts., Flügel