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Genre: Jazz Repertoire Series
# of Players: Standard
Level: 4 | Duration: 5:20
Publisher: Brolga Music | Copyright: 2019
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Bug Catcher features a nostalgic feeling melody in the alto sax and flugelhorn which becomes part of a conversation with various countermelodies throughout the ensemble. There are featured moments for the lead trombonist, an extended improvised solo for alto saxophone and a funky bass riff that ties the whole piece together. The title refers to a toy the composer had in the 1970’s that was commonplace at the time, (and apparently still is!)
Genre: Jazz Repertoire Series | # of Players: Standard
Level: 4 | Duration: 5:20
Instrumentation
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone 1
Tenor Saxophone 2
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3
Trumpet 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone
Guitar
Electric Piano
Bass
Drums
Program Notes
Originally written as a lilting funk chart for five piece band, this conversion to full big band has allowed the tune to develop into a multi layered work that explores connections throughout the band. Recorded by Melbourne’s Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra, Bug Catcher features a nostalgic feeling melody in the alto sax and flugelhorn which becomes part of a conversation with various countermelodies throughout the ensemble. There are featured moments for the lead trombonist, an extended improvised solo for alto saxophone and a funky bass riff that ties the whole piece together for the acoustic bass player throughout the chart.
The title refers to a toy the composer had in the 1970’s that was commonplace at the time, (and apparently still is!)
From day one I knew this would be a challenging chart for my kids, but just listening to it, they fell in love with it. It's a very mature tune for a high school band to play but without it being too rangy (for the most part) for my lead players. All the layers and counter rhythms going on make this chart an instant gem! Terence Cooper on Jan 27th 2020