This version of everyone's favorite birthday song is written in 4/4, and is quite up-tempo with quarter note = 120.
You never know when your band might need to pull this one of the hat. Think of it asĀ gig insurance.
The recording above is from theĀ Zeropoint Big BandĀ in State College, PA, featuringĀ Dale Orris on trumpet and Matt Donovan on bari sax.
3-4 mins
Composed by: Traditional
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
- 4 Trumpets
- 4 Trombones (3 + bass tbn.)
- Guitar
- Piano (notated)Ā
- Bass
- Drums