Beneath the Mask

Bob Washut's Beneath the Mask is a very enjoyable, somewhat ECM-style chart for proficient groups that features an even-eighth jazz waltz style that highlights lead alto and guitar and/or piano on extended improvised solos. While trading 3/4 against 4/4 polyrhythms, this outstanding original contains tons of musical content with soaring ensemble passages, dynamic contouring and rhythmic interest. The lead trumpet player is showcased with some soaring lyrical lines, and all trumpets double on flugelhorn. This is a colorful chart that will definitely be a favorite for better groups!