Jazz Ensemble plus opt. 5th Trumpetalto & tenor saxes have opt. flute or soprano sax doubles - Grade 3.5

SKU: KN.52755

Composed by Thad Jones. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Bossa Nova. Score and set of parts. Duration 3 minutes, 30 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #52755. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52755).

Recorded in 1998 by the Monday Night Big Band on their Thanks To Thad album, this is Part 1 of Thad's larger Return Journey Suite. Solo requirements are limited to an optional repeat that may (or may not) be taken for a piano solo. This means that this outing relies on solid section and ensemble work throughout. A full brass pyramid that builds from the bottom up before the final chord is a special highlight. Duration 3:30.

Jazz Ensemble plus opt. 5th Trumpet & 5th Bass Trombone or Tuba1st Alto Sax has opt. soprano sax double - Grade 5

SKU: KN.52745

Composed by Thad Jones. Kendor Jazz Archive Series. Bright Shuffle. Score and set of parts. Duration 5 minutes, 30 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #52745. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.52745).

Recorded in 1998 by the Monday Night Big Band on their Thanks To Thad album, this is Part 3 of Thad's larger Return Journey Suite. It features lots of powerful writing for the full ensemble and abundant solo opportunities -- an open solo section for alto, tenor, trumpet and/or trombone, and piano and/or guitar. After a loud shout, a series of short drum solos lead to a strong finish. Duration 5:30.