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Recorded by the One O’Clock Lab Band on Lab 2012. The fugue subject is based on a 12-tone row and the groove is a medium Elvin-ish swing with an open harmonic palette. It features an electrified trumpet (reminiscent of Miles in the 70s). Scored for 10 brass with flute, clarinet, and bass clarinet doubles. Lead trpt – high D.
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A suite in three large sections. Consists of tunes and melodic references from the Ellington library. Main tunes are ‘A’ Train, Come Sunday, and Caravan with other themes inlaid contrapuntally that include In a Sentimental Mood, Prelude to a Kiss, Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, Things Ain’t What They Used to Be, It Don’t Mean a Thing…, In a Mellow Tone, Mood Indigo, Cottontail, and Rockin’ in Rhythm.
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An original ECM-style piece that features solos for soprano sax and piano. Lushly orchestrated with flugelhorns, French horn (cued in T.Sx), and flute/clarinet doubles along with ambient, contemporary guitar textures. Lead trumpet range – high C#. (Recorded by the Manhattan School of Music Jazz Ensemble.)
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Commissioned by Wynton Marsalis for the <em>Wynton with Strings</em> concert, these arrangements feature a jazz quintet (tpt, t.sx, pno, bs, dms) with chamber orchestra and offer modern perspectives on three classic tunes. Soloist with Strings, Harp, and Rhythm Section *solo instrument may be interchanged
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(commissioned by Wynton Marsalis for the LCJO – live recording) This Coltrane tune is unique as it shows the lighter and more humorous aspects of his work. This arrangement preserves the quirky, bluesy nature and is done in the style of Thad Jones’ “Tip Toe”. Features alto sax, trumpet and piano primarily but can also feature multiple soloists. Lead trumpet range – high E.