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'S Wonderful (VJCP531-FBB)

comp. by George & Ira Gershwin

arr. by Jhoely Garay

$45.00 (USD) [New Releases are currently $5.00 off!]

 

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VJCP531-FBB – Flexible Instrumentation Jazz Ensemble Chart, which has been written to sound complete with as few as 11 pieces or as many as a full (18-piece) big band. The instrumentation is as follows:

 

Alto Sax I, Alto Sax II, Tenor Sax I, Tenor Sax II (opt.), Baritone Sax (opt.)

Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trumpet III, Trumpet IV (opt.)

Trombone I, Trombone II, Trombone III (opt.), Bass Trombone (IV) (opt.)

Guitar (opt.), Piano, Bass, Drums, Vibraphone (opt.)

 

Description: Arranger Jhoely Garay has crafted a fresh treatment of the familiar Gershwin classic ‘S Wonderful that is a joy to hear and great fun to play. Written in the Bossa Nova style, the melody moves throughout the horns during the Head In, with notable statements from Lead Tenor and Lead Alto foreshadowing the improvised solo section, which provides space for the Altos and Tenors. (There is also an opportunity for soloing in the optional Vibraphone part.) After a smart, exuberant ensemble chorus, a truncated Head Out brings ‘S Wonderful to a spirited close.

 

This big band arrangement is of intermediate difficulty.

 

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'S Wonderful

SKU: VJCP531-FBB
$45.00 Regular Price
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