Composer

Herbie Hancock

Arranger

John Yao

Category

Big Band

Level

Advanced

Style

Swing

Ranges

Duration

7:40

Description

Fingerpainting" is a colorful arrangement of this classic Herbie Hancock composition that ranges in mood and texture from big and heavy to understated and subdued.  The chart features tight ensemble writing, a saxophone soli and solo space for trumpet and piano.  Following the solos, the chart departs from the original form with a bass line figure and a drum solo throughout.  This vamp builds up to a big, yet brief, ensemble moment which is quickly followed by a colorful reharmonization of the bridge and a gentle ease down for the end of the song.  Whether subdued and mellow or big and heavy, "Fingerpainting" is always colorful and swinging throughout.