Theme And Variations
by Bill Holman
Jazz Ensemble - Sheet Music

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Jazz ensemble (5-5-5-4) - Grade 5

SKU: S1.SMP-617

Composed by Bill Holman. Arranged by Bill Holman. The Stan Kenton Orchestra Library Series. Swing. Score and set of parts. Published by Sierra Music (S1.SMP-617).

Recorded in 1953 on the Kenton Showcase album (This music is available from Mosaic Records in their Russo/Holman CD set.), this is a medium tempo swing chart which was (and still is) very different and fresh. There is no improvisation in it! It opens with unison trombones playing a simple melody, and then the different sections join in one at a time to create the many variations in the piece. Holman demonstrates his classical knowledge, but never at the expense of swinging. A wonderful chart! 5-5-5-4.