The Hal Leonard Jazz Combo Paks are a versatile and inexpensive way to put four fantastic charts in front of your high school or college combo. The flexible instrumentation provides many options for covering the parts; the arrangements are absolutely top notch; and you will never find a better value.Instrumentation:Line 1 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet Flute VibesLine 2 (lead or harmony): Alto Sax Bari Sax Trumpet Soprano Sax Clarinet TromboneLine 3: Bari Sax Tenor Sax Trumpet TrombonePak #1 includes: On Green Dolphin Street; Killer Joe; My FunnyValentine; Bernie's Tune. (Note: This pak does not include a CD.)

Premiered at the 2005 Michigan Music Educaotrs Conference Escapades was commissioned by the Grand Valley State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble under the baton of Barry D. Martin with Arthur Campbell as clarinet soloist. Since the premiere it has been scheduled for additional performances in the United States and abroad. The piece gets its inspiration from the title which can be defined as 'a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct.' This piece is a series of changing 'escapades' (or variations) which develop and explore different aspects of the opening thematic material. The entire work builds into a free improvisational section beforeall elements of are united in the final presto of the composition (10:00)