Jazz Ensemble (SCORE+PARTS) - Grade 4 SKU: HL.7013058
Composed by Eugene McDaniels. Arranged by John Wasson. Jazz Ensemble Library. Big Band, Jazz. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.7013058). UPC: 888680711306. 9.0x12.0x0.235 inches.
Composed by Gene McDaniels in the '60s, this soulful funk tune has been recorded by a number of artists, notably Les McCann & Eddie Harris, Ray Charles, and Al Jarreau. John Wasson's version for big band features a churning groove and nice interplay between various sections of the band. Suggested soloist is alto sax, but the solo section can be adapted for any instrument.