Vergessenes Volkslied [Forgotten Folk Song]
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…from the CD Berlin Cookbook
Jazz Waltz/Afro Cuban 6/8
Duration ca. 8 min
The catchy folk-like melody is dressed in counter-parts and new harmonies over and over. After a 3/4 rock-interlude the piece reaches its climax in a 6/8 afro-cuban groove with collective improvisation.
17 parts and 13page full score
Grade: 4,5
Top Notes (as notated): Fl – G3, As1 – E3, Tp1 – D3, Tb1 – A1
Instrumentation:
Reed 1: Altsax/Flute, Reed 2: Altsax/Flute, Reed 3: Tenorsax/Clarinet, Reed 4: Tenorsax/Clarinet, Reed 5: Baritone Sax/Bass Clarinet
4 Trumpets
3 Trombones, 1 Bass Trombone
Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
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