It's difficult to not have fun with this chart. "Free Food?"Ā is a catchy, good-humored Calypso in C minor.Ā Look out for theĀ cute trumpet mouthpiece "quacks" (it's an ode to ducks, after all).
There are 16-bar solos scored for several players, making it a great vehicle for featuring a handful of soloistsābutĀ much more interesting than endless blues choruses.
You'll find meaty saxophone and trombone parts, and aĀ clever ending. "Free Food?" works great just about anywhere in a concert set, and is aĀ great closer for a festival program.
The recording you hear above is by a band I assembled based in Central PA. Soloists: Dale Orris (trumpet), Kevin Supina (bari), Paul Leskowicz (trombone), Matt Donovan (alto), Jonathan Ragonese (tenor), Steve Rudolph (piano), and Aaron Kimmel (drums).
6-7 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
- Full Score