Grade 3
SKU:
CL.032-4881-01
Composed by Jr. Vuono.
Jazz Ensemble. Extra full
score. C.L. Barnhouse
#032-4881-01. Published
by C.L. Barnhouse
(CL.032-4881-01).
It’s
Awf’ly Nice Just
Walkin’ With You
is a beautiful ballad
from the trusted pen of
Rob Vuono, Jr.,
showcasing your lead
tenor as well as the
entire band. A wistful
melody strolls across a
lovely chord progression
at a leisurely pace, as
varied tone colors of
velvety bucket-muted
brass and lushly
harmonized sax solis
brilliantly combine to
give this chart all of
the hallmarks of a
classic standard. A warm
tenor sax solo (written
solo provided) is
featured after the first
presentation of the song,
with easy-going
backgrounds adding subtle
support. The brass mutes
are removed momentarily
as the chart progresses
to a shout chorus that
builds smoothly to its
zenith, and then
decisively leads to a
coda that features
effective linear writing
between each section of
the ensemble. Sure to be
a favorite with the band
and audience alike, add
It’s Awf’ly
Nice Just Walkin’
With You to your next
concert or contest!