As the title implies, this is a laid back soprano feature with added solo space for bass and drums. Bass clarinet is on the usual bari sax chair throughout. A challenging shout chorus is also featured in this introspective original that will make people stop and listen.
Instrumentation: soprano/alto, tenor, bass clarinet, 2 tpts, T-bone, piano, guitar, bass, drums
Grade Level: Medium-Difficult
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Recorded live @ Chris’ Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia.
(10p-001)
Those of us from the “Boomer” generation couldn’t get enough of Carole King’s Tapestry album (there…I’m dating myself!). I couldn’t resist the temptation to take a second look at the title tune from this landmark recording, giving it a fresh new sound. Ample solo space is provided for piano, guitar, and choices between trumpet, alto and tenor.
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Only this midi demo is currently available.
(10P-006)
This arrangement of Gerry Niewood’s tribute to Coltrane and his modal style features an alto (or tenor) soloist in addition to a full sax section. Other soloists could include trombone or rhythm. The bass clarinet double on bari chair is optional. Tempo is somewhat flexible and the demo recording is a bit fast. The chart is as much a tribute to Gerry, who passed away tragically in a plane crash outside Buffalo, NY in 2009, as it is Gerry’s homage to John Coltrane. It was recorded on his first solo album.
Instrumentation: 5/4/4/4 (alto 2 and tenor 2 dbl on flute; bari dbls. bs. clar.)
Grade Level: Medium-Difficult
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(bbl-013)
This original composed for the Power of Ten starts with a strong chromatic intro featuring guitar soloing over top of the ensemble. Once things settle down, the chart becomes a moody straight ahead tune with numerous dynamic contrasts, and occasional reoccuring Latin sections with a 12/8-feel. Solos can be for guitar/piano, trumpet, tenor, and drums - in other words lots of flexibility.
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Instrumentation: Alto,Ten,Bari, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone & Rhythm
Grade Level: Medium - Difficult
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(10P-002)