New Girl

This smaller instrumentation does nothing to limit the brilliant intricacy of Duke Pearson's New Girl. The lilting melody enters and is initially stated in unison by trumpet, alto sax, tenor sax and flute. The melody is never directly re-stated, as Pearson opts for a roaring, brilliantly orchestrated shout section to follow up the solo section. Instrumentation: flute, alto sax/flute, tenor sax, baritone sax/clarinet, trombone, piano, bass, drums and optional guitar.