Big band (Flute, Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax,...(+)
Big band (Flute, Alto Sax
1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax
1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone
Sax, Trumpet 1-4,
Trombone 1-3, Bass
Trombone 4, Piano,
Guitar, Bass, Drums,
Conga & Bongo) -
intermediate
SKU:
M7.SMP-1236
Latin. Composed by
Oliver Nelson. Arranged
by Bob Curnow. Sheet
music. Score and parts.
Handelsware #SMP 1236.
Published by Handelsware
(M7.SMP-1236).
Originally
recorded by the Count
Basie Orchestra on their
album Afrique,
'Kilimanjaro' is a
mesmerizing, easy-feeling
Latin composition which
pulses along by the
constant tumbao bass
groove and infectious
percussion. Featuring
flute and trumpet on the
melody, Oliver Nelson's
composition has a very
bluesy touch and allows
for solos as you choose.
Moderate brass ranges
(highest note for trumpet
is a written D), a
written out bass line
throughout, and flexible
solos makes this
outstanding piece
playable by most any
band. 5-4-4-4 (opt. Latin
percussion).