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by Frank Foster
Big Band - Sheet Music

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Big band - Medium to difficult

SKU: WA.51219

Composed by Frank Foster. Arranged by Frank Foster. Score and parts. Published by Walrus Music Publishing (WA.51219).

A medium swing tempo rouser, this chart features baritone sax. With a one-measure pick-up break at the end of the intro, the 'big E-flat' states the melody of this B-flat blues, then takes off on its own for a series of choruses with the rest of the band in hot pursuit. Be prepared for a chase that lasts all the way to the ending and when it's all over baritone saxophonist and ensemble will know they've been in a hard-swinging duel. Just slightly over medium difficulty, this arrangement may be lengthened somewhat by adding one or two open choruses with just baritone sax and rhythm (in case the aggressive brass tends to smother the soloist). The chart may very well liven up the set halfway through, leaving room for a nice soft ballad or two, then a flag-waving set closer.