Variations

This chart is a tribute to (and quasi-imitation of) the Bill Russo mid-fifties era pieces for the Stan Kenton Orch. Starting with a double time ensemble section, the piece features a strong trombone solo medley (at ballad tempo) for the main statement of the theme. The variations showcase more concerted ensemble double-time and a short alto sax ad-lib solo passage, then concludes with screaming 1st trumpet over a wall-of -sound tutti.

Solos:Trb, melody, alto sax
1st trumpet high note written Eb-F optional. WW dbls: optional flutes on WW 1&2.
Optional parts for French horns, tuba, Latin and mallet percussion.

Recorded by the Kim Richmond Jazz Orchestra on 'Refractions'