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St. Thomas
Never has there been a version of this Sonny Rollins classic in an arrangement this easy! With ample use of unison lines, a moderate tempo and careful scoring, Michael Sweeney has created a chart that will really cook with younger players. As an added bonus, a demonstration CD is included with your purchase of this arrangement. Technical Notes: The tenor sax 2, baritone sax, trumpet 3, trombone 2, trombone 3, guitar, bass and auxiliary percussion parts are optional. Here is an easy version of the Latin/Jazz classic by tenor sax great Sonny Rollins. Start out by rehearsing "Unison Pattern A" to make sure everyone in the band learns the simple syncopations. Begin slowly at first, then gradually increase the tempo as your players become more familiar with the rhythms. Be sure to pay special attention to indicated articulations. "Unison Pattern B" teaches the "Major Blues Scale" which will work well for improvised solos. The overall feel of the arrangement should be light and not too loud. Don't allow the melody to get bogged down by playing it too heavily. Background figures should always stay beneath the melody in volume. The drum part is meant only as a guide. Depending on the experience and skill of your drummer, he or she can certainly create their own fills and basic Latin pattern if desired. The solo section at measure 25 includes written sample solos for alto sax and trumpet. However, any player in the band may play a solo using the "Major Blues Scale". At measure 41 is a tutti ensemble section with everyone playing in the same rhythm. Dynamic contrasts are very important to the effectiveness of this section. At measure 49 make sure your drummer concentrates on keeping a steady beat during the short drum fills. The percussion feature at measure 57 may be expanded if desired. Composer(s): This piece was composed by Sonny Rollins. Arranger(s): This piece was arranged by Michael Sweeney. Publisher: This piece was published by Hal Leonard Corporation. Series: This piece is part of the series "Hal Leonard Discovery Jazz Series".
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