Composer/arranger George Russell gave me the idea for this different slant on the famous Miles Davis recording. In this case, everybody gets a chance to play Miles’ seminal solo over a very funky rhythm section groove. The solo section can be opened up for just about anyone in the band with backgrounds on cue that harken back to the original tune – and the only time you hear the tune itself.
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This original was composed for the Power of Ten and is featured as the ear opening first track on their CD Earth Tones. The strong chromatic intro makes one wonder where the chart is going, but once things settle down, the chart becomes a moody straight ahead tune with numerous dynamic contrasts and reoccurring Latin sections in a 12/8-feel. Solos can be for guitar/piano, trumpet, tenor, and drums – in other words there is lots of flexibility.
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Instrumentation: Alto,Ten,Bari, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone & Rhythm
Grade Level: Medium – Difficult
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From the Concept Music Music Series, this publication is available from Walrus Music. Up-tempo contemporary straight ahead groove w/intricate lines & hot ensemble passages. Reminds me of a 70s’-ish Tom Harrell/Bob Berg tune. Trpt & Tenor solos. Link to Publisher (eJazzLines)
Instrumentation: Alto,Ten,Bari, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone & Rhythm
Grade Level: Medium – Difficult
A Concept Music publication available from Walrus Music. A gospel flavor blues in the spirit of Charles Mingus. Lots of solo space and has that unique Mingus 3/4 time feel.
Instrumentation: Alto, Tenor, Baritone, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone & Rhythm
Grade Level: Medium – Difficult