Description
Publisher: Darmon Meader
Year of publication: 2024
Voicing: Big Band (5/4/4)
Duration: 4:30 (or longer depending on how many solos)
Level: 3 – 3.5
This is a big band instrumental original of mine, inspired by the Freddie Hubbard classic “Sidewinder.” I wrote this for the DoDEA Honors Big Band and we debuted the chart in 2024. This funky even 8th blues inspired tune is a reasonably challenging song with lots of room for soloing. Lead trumpet tops out at concert A4. The sax section gets a good workout, with a few soli lines, and the brass has some nice shout chorus moments. The chord progression is a basic blues, so this song is a good improv vehicle for young improvisers. I’ve included two part options for Piano & Bass – one fully notated, and one with less notation and more rhythmic and chord info only. I’ve also included written solos for Trumpet and Tenor Sax if needed.
The preview link below sends you to a demo “Score Play” on YouTube. The current demo is mostly midi (with real Alto & Tenor Saxes), but it’ll give you the general vibe of the song.
You should be able to download the complete set of PDFs after purchase. If you have any problems receiving the files, let me know.
Preview Audio & Score: CLICK HERE
