This magnificent and meticulously presented arrangement includes the gorgeous opening in the original key of E-flat major, the exciting C minor imitative, and the transitional section arriving at the iconic
Originally written to feature the composer, trumpet player Peter Olstad, this has been wonderfully adapted to work as a fantastic ensemble chart. This is a great piece to open up for soloists – the
Recorded on the landmark album Basie Straight Ahead, the tempo Sammy has indicated on the score is "mucho fasto" – which gives you an idea of the flag-waver that is Magic Flea. A
Originally written for keyboard, this arrangement showcases Handel's mastery of this Baroque form. It freely treats most of the variations to incorporate the use of a variety of string performance
Written as a sequel to his memorable Category 4, Jeff has left no stone unturned with this composition. "Driving 12/8 groove" is an understatement for this daring excursion into Afro-Cuban funk
From the brassy intro to the final flashy ending, this one is funk through and through. The main tune is presented in crunchy two-part horn writing with alto saxophone and trumpet leading the way. Think