This joyous jazz waltz is one of the very few big band Chanukah arrangements. It's a set of swinging variations onĀ Ma'oz TzurĀ (Rock of Ages).Ā
Almost every player gets a short written solo, and your tenor and trombone soloists will get to stretch out.Ā You may hear echoes of Bob Mintzer, an important mentor to arranger Rick Hirsch.
4.5 mins
Composed by:Ā Traditional Jewish
Arranged by:Ā Rick Hirsch
Ensemble:Ā Jazz Ensemble
Format:Ā Conductor Score & Parts
Parts included:
- Soprano Sax 1
- Alto Sax 1 ā sub. for Soprano
- Alto Sax 2
- Tenor Saxes 3 & 4
- Baritone Sax
- 4 Trumpets (tpt. 4 is on Flugel)
- 4 Trombones (incl. Bass Tbn.)
- Guitar
- Piano
- Bass
- Drums
- Vibraphone (opt.)
- Flute (opt.)
- Baritone Horn T.C. (opt.: sub. for Tbn. 3)