Watermelon Man
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Description
Composer
Herbie Hancock
Arranger
Category
Big Band
Level
Advanced
Style
Swing - Beat
Ranges
Trumpet: E6; Trombone: A4
Duration
9:27
Description
As recorded by the Dick Oatts/Mats Holmquist New York Jazz Orchestra (members of the legendary Vanguard Orchestra) on the album "Tribute to Herbie +1".
Very original version of Herbie's classic. Starts with a humorous intro without rhythm section that reoccurs several times. Theme with sometimes very "tight" voicings in layers. A very original "rhythm section soli" where the the members of this section can showcase their skills. Two Tuttis. Solos for tenor 1 and bari. Surprising and humorous ending.
”Mats Holmquist is one of the jazz world’s finest composers and arrangers.”
Ric Bang - JazzScan
Instrumentation
Standard Big Band (5/5/4/3) Piano/Bass/Drums; Guitar can read from the piano part.