Adapted as a mambo Michael Mossman pulls out all the stops on this unique and exciting setting of Clifford Brown's jazz standard. The brass section screams out the melody while the saxes fill in blazing counterlines and a soli oftheir own. Solos are flexible and the rhythm section is called upon to propel the entire chart in an energized and vibrant style.

Legendary jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown was a gifted composer as well. Here is one of his best-known tunes in a skillfully arranged setting adapted for younger ensembles.

Every band needs to experience the blues! Heres a classic riff tune by Clifford Brown set in a terrific arrangement for developing bands. Great for learning to improvise and the ensemble figures are repetitive and easy to learn.

C-Edition-Clifford Brown was one of the most influential jazz trumpeters and was a true master of jazz. His fantastic tone time feel and command of the jazz language have been inspiring jazz musicians on all instruments fordecades.This book breaks down many of the one and two-bar phrases played by Clifford and helps students apply them to their own playing. Lines played over minor dominant and major chords as well as short longand minor ii-V material can be mastered by practicing with the accompanying play-along audio.Chapters on Guide Tones Bebop Scales Targeting and Playing the Upper-Structure will help students analyze and memorize thelines presented in the book. There is also a chapter with further insight in Clifford's style which discusses his phrasing as well as other musical devices he used to get his sound. A must have for aspiring studentswanting the master the jazz language.

Brown's unique contribution to the history of jazz and jazz trumpet playing is lovingly preserved in these artfully executed, meticulously edited transcriptions. The large, easy-to-read format (chord symbols are given) makes this ideal for the performing musician. / Trompette Ou Cornet