Jazz Ensemble standard jazz ensemble - Grade 3

SKU: KN.61466

Composed by Rick Lawn. Jazz Journey. Swing. Score and parts. Duration 4 minutes, 10 seconds. Kendor Music Inc #61466. Published by Kendor Music Inc (KN.61466).

UPC: 822795614664.

Built on an extended 16-bar minor blues, this relaxed original shifts between two and four feels to create subtle contrasts within the swing style. Ideal for advancing groups and dedicated to the Compass Jazz Quartet, it features an open solo section for guitar, trumpet or trombone. A guitar chord chart by Jim Greeson is included in each set. Duration 4:10.

Grade 3

SKU: CL.032-3633-01

Composed by P. Clark. Jazz Ensemble. Audio recording available separately (items CL.991-2007-01 and CL.WFR348). Extra full score. Composed 2007. Duration 4 minutes, 46 seconds. C.L. Barnhouse #032-3633-01. Published by C.L. Barnhouse (CL.032-3633-01).

This is one very cool and tasty ballad. After a short 4 bar piano intro, the melody is played by a quartet made up of your strongest players - trumpet, alto, tenor and trombone. The whole Band joins in for some great ensemble work (trumpets never leave the staff) which leads into an easy but very hip piano solo. Then more great ensemble, and finally the piano is again featured at the end. The piano part is completely written out, and the right hand has a single note line throughout. There's nothing high, loud or fast here - but what a great way to impress and audience by showcasing your band's ability to play with A Gentle Touch.