The Spirit of St. Frederick

Unavailable for many years, this outstanding and challenging composition for advanced jazz ensembles is back in print! It was originally recorded by Maynard Ferguson on the It's My Time album and features lead trumpet as a solo vehicle along with substantial backing from the ensemble. It's a slow funk/rock chart that closely follows the original, but includes parts for full sax and trombone sections. The trumpet soloist doubles on flugelhorn and the tempo is around 76 bpm. Challenging? Sure, but well worth the effort! An ideal way to feature an outstanding soloist or guest artist!