Azurine (Jazz Ens Gr. 4.5)

This jazz waltz will be a welcome addition to your repertoire. With idiomatic rhythm section parts as well as features for alto sax, trumpet, and guitar, your band will enjoy playing this light and airy tune.

Genre: Jazz Ensemble | # of Players: Standard
Series: Ruby Jazz Series
Level: 4.5 | Duration: 4:10

Instrumentation
Flute [optional]
Alto Saxophone 1
B-flat Clarinet [optional]
Alto Saxophone 2
B-flat Clarinet 2 [optional]
Tenor Saxophone 1
Tenor Saxophone 2
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
B-flat Trumpet 4

Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone

Vibraphone
Jazz Guitar
Piano
Upright Bass
Drum Set

Program Notes
This mid-tempo jazz waltz features alto sax, trumpet, and guitar as a melodic trio and later as individual soloists. Idiomatic rhythm section parts are accessible for players new to the style and fun to play for those with experience. The main melody is set to the II-V-I harmonies traditional to jazz waltz, while more modern modal harmonies color the bridge. Optional written solos are included, as well as chord symbols for those preferring to improvise