Big band (Flute/Alto Sax 1, Flute/Alto Sax 2, Clarinet/Tenor Sax 1, Clarinet/Ten...(+)
Big band (Flute/Alto Sax
1, Flute/Alto Sax 2,
Clarinet/Tenor Sax 1,
Clarinet/Tenor Sax 2,
Bass Clarinet/Baritone
Sax, Flugelhorn/Trumpet
1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass
Trombone, Piano, Acoustic
Bass, Drums) - difficult
SKU: M7.SMP-352
Concert Jazz.
Composed by Les Hooper.
Sheet music. Concert
Jazz. Score and parts.
Duration 12'. Handelsware
#SMP 352. Published by
Handelsware (M7.SMP-352).
English.
A
monumental piece of big
band jazz. This was
written for Les'
fantastic Chicago band.
It is an extensive work
(about 12 minutes) which
features trumpet (or
flugelhorn) throughout in
various settings and
styles, based on one of
the most beautiful
melodies Les has ever
written. There are also
piano solos. Woodwind
players must be good
doublers and it is well
worth the effort. This is
certainly one of Hooper's
most dynamic and
interesting creations
(among a great many)! As
recorded on the Dorian
Blue LP. 5-4-4-3.