Product Description
This suite brings together five iconic pieces from the rich world of American jazz, arranged especially for brass quintet. From the mellow shades of late autumn to the vibrant energy of bebop, each piece adds its own distinct character, highlighting the expressive power and versatility of brass instruments:
Early Autumn Ralph Burns & Woody Herman
A nostalgic and refined piece, evoking the quiet beauty of the late season.
Delaunays Dilemma John Lewis
A tribute to cool jazz, marked by contrapuntal elegance and subtle rhythmic flow.
Lets Get Away Tommy Dorsey
A classic swing invitation to escape, with the charm of the 1940s big band era.
Jordu Clifford Brown
Sophisticated bebop with vivid melodic lines and rich harmonic textures.
Ornithology Charlie Parker
A quintessential bebop standard, full of virtuosity and spontaneity.
The five composers and performers featured in this suite were key figures in the evolution of American jazz, active during the genres golden age (19301955). Ranging from swing and cool jazz to hard bop and bebop, each played a decisive role in expanding jazzs musical language and orchestral expressiveness. Despite their stylistic differences, they are united by their innovative spirit, musical refinement, and lasting influence on generations of musicians.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.