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Recorded on the One O’Clock Lab Band’s 2011 CD. This original programmatic work is a driving contemporary ballad that starts simply and develops slowly into a grandiose ending. It features bass, piano, flugelhorn and tenor sax (tenor sax also doubles on soprano) and drum solos as well as a written classical-style descant trumpet solo. Lead trumpet 1 range – high D. Solo trumpet 3 range – high D. Scored for 10 brass.
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(commissioned by Wynton Marsalis for the LCJO – live recording) this Ornette Coleman tune, based on “Rhythm changes”, is designed to feature any soloist. The trumpets and saxes perform the rather intricate melody at various times. The closing section features a more seductive and sneaky vibe that offers surprises with sudden dynamic contrasts and some interspersed drum fills. Lead trumpet range – high C#.
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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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This music is designed to commemorate the 125 th anniversary of the University of North Texas and to showcase some of the extraordinary talent within its college of music – both in the classical and jazz programs. The instrumentation includes a full orchestra (mixed with classical and jazz performers) with an additional jazz rhythm section and an improvising saxophonist.