This vibrant samba knocked them over at the 1984 NAJE Convention. Written in the Rob McConnell vein with a catchy melody, powerful brass figures, and even several stop-time sections. Soloists (trombone and flute/tenor or piano) are given an opportunity to stretch out over some scintillating changes. The drummer also receives several spotlights. Alto I dbls. sop./fl./picc. (opt.), Ten. I dbls. sop.
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4 (see woodwind dbls, above)
Grade Level: Difficult
Available from UNC Jazz Press
Play Demo jai-ali-hustle