Who would have thought that there was still life in an old chestnut like The Yellow Rose of Texas? Well there is in this captivating funky, hip-hop version by Rick Lawn that turns into a double time straight ahead style for solos and further development. The solo section features alto sax and any other instrument should you choose to open it up. The drummer gets some action in a solo section that features exchanges between drums and ensemble. The bass part features both written lines and chord symbols as does the piano (including some solo fills) and optional guitar part. The trombone range is to A above middle C and the lead trumpet range is to written high C-sharp with some options to high D. Scored for ATB Saxes, 2 Trumpets, 1 Trombone, Piano, Bass, Drums and Optional Guitar.