Jazz Ensemble - Grade 2.5; Grade 3 SKU: PE.HX9021
Composed by Ryan Fraley. Jazz Ensemble; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. HXmusic. Jazz; Latin. Score and Part(s). Duration 2:30. HXmusic #98-HX9021. Published by HXmusic (PE.HX9021). A cheerful Latin waltz with a pseudo-6/8 syncopation throughout, Abacus was written for the 2022 Indiana Junior All-State Jazz Ensemble. Optional vibes and auxiliary percussion round out a fully-orchestrated rhythm section while supporting solos on any instrument. Younger players will benefit from the provided transcriptions for alto and trumpet that match the recording note-for-note. An 8-bar drum solo over a vamp brings the band back in. Top trumpet note: G5 (2:30).
