Vernal Suite - Christine Jensen
Composer: Christine Jensen
Product Code: WWM-106
ISMN: 979-0-706112-05-3
(Score and Parts)
Instrumentation: Big Band (5,5,4,4)
Level: Medium
Duration: 9:30
Style: Jazz Waltz
Solos: Trumpet, Alto Sax (opt. Tenor, Guitar or Piano)
This is a beautiful chart that features solo trumpet playing the melody. Beginning and ending with rubato chorale sections, there are a few tempo and metre changes, and lots of written material for the band to support the soloists. As recorded on Treelines - The Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra (2011). 1st Alto doubles on Soprano.
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