It don't mean a thingĀ if you haven't heard this chart yet.Ā "Fantasia on an Ellington Theme"Ā has two drum solos: brushes on the way in, sticks on the way out.Ā This winner of a chart is rhythmically exciting, uses contemporary harmony, and has solo space for alto and trombone (and the flexibility to add more).
"Fantasia" is one of my most-played jazz ensemble works. It has been performed byĀ All-State jazz bands every yearĀ for the past decade, and is widely performed on high school and collegiate jazz festival stages every year.Ā Ā It's a challenging but accessible piece that is truly within reach of most bands willing to invest the rehearsal time.
Thanks to DOJO (the DiMartino/Osland Jazz Orchestra) for the fantastic recording you hearĀ above (from their CDĀ Off the Charts).
4-5 mins
Composed by:Ā Rick Hirsch
Arranged by:Ā Rick Hirsch
Ensemble:Ā Jazz Ensemble
Format:Ā Conductor Score & Parts
Parts included:
- Alto Saxes 1 & 2
- Tenor Saxes 3 & 4
- Baritone Sax
- 5 Trumpets
- 4 Trombones (incl. Bass Tbn.)Ā
- Guitar
- Piano
- Bass
- Drums