Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1504222
By Lionel Hampton. By Johnny Mercer, Lionel Hampton, and Sonny Burke. Arranged by Neil Boumpani. Jazz,Latin,Standards. 77 pages. Boumpani Music Publishing #1079681. Published by Boumpani Music Publishing (A0.1504222).
A big band chart that is well within th reach of most school big bands, and features the Vibraphone. This classic Lionel Hampton standard was also inspired by Latin vibist Cal Tjader. Set to a Bossa Nova style, the chart includes an improvisational section with both chords, and a written-out solo. Ranges are very reasonable, and there are no real rhythmic challenges. The only challenge is getting the proper Bossa Nova feel in the rhythm section.
Bands all over the country showcase their mallet players during marching band season, so why not do so in the jazz band.
This is the first of my series Focus on the Vibes..