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Pacemaker
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Composer
Michael J.D. Roberts
Publisher
Michael J.D. Roberts
Year of composition
2013
Genre
Jazz / Swing
Key
E flat major
Instrumentation
Piano, Trombone, Trumpet, Bass guitar, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Drum set
Scored for
Big band
Type of score
Full score, Parts
Duration
3'0"
Difficulty
Advanced
Description
Pacemaker is a fast and fun jazzy blues for big band, very much in the style of Sammy Nestico / Count Basie. It may be a tricky sight read but with practise should be within the grasp of a decent amateur big band. Trumpet 1 has a few high-ish notes (Eb highest) but you don’t need to be Maynard Ferguson to hit them!
Getting the ensemble rhythms and hits right will be crucial to making this piece sound good. This may take a little practise but the rewards will hopefully be worth it. Although the rhythm parts are generally to be improvised, the key rhythms are included in all the parts.
See a live performance of this piece here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQl1HD-KKVg&feature=youtu.be
Please let me know if you would like to play this piece. I'd be happy to customise the score to your band’s needs - just get in touch at michael.roberts@ucl.ac.uk !
Upload date
09.07.2013
Total downloads
43
Sheet music file including a license for an unlimited number of performances, limited to one year.
PDF, 8.07 Mb (86 p.)
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