Electra Glide (Flex Jazz Ens Gr. 2.5)

If you’re looking for a hard-rocking rhythm section feature, check out Electra Glide. This chart will showcase those often-overlooked guitar and bass players who specialize in riff-based, power chord, driving rock styles. Your drummer will enjoy playing this one, too!

RHYTHM SECTION ACCOMPANIMENT DOWNLOADS

Genre: Jazz Ensemble | # of Players: 5+
Series: SpectraFlex Jazz Series
Level: 2.5 | Duration: 3:00

Instrumentation
Adaptable Wind Parts
1. High
Flute
B-flat Clarinet / Trumpet
Alto Saxophone

2. Medium
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet
F Horn
Trombone

3. Low
Tenor Saxophone/Baritone T.C.
Baritone Saxophone
Trombone/Euphonium

Rhythm Section Parts
4. Chord*
Guitar
Rock Organ
Piano [optional]

5. Bass
Electra Bass A
Baritone Saxophone
Tuba / Electric Bass B

6. Rhythm*
Drum Set
Tambourine

*If no Chordal instruments or Drums, download the free accompaniment recording

Program Notes
Electra Glide is a straight eighth-note rock chart featuring the rhythm section. The driving beat features a riff-like bass line underpinned by keys and guitar. Open fifth interval power chords are used in the horns to simulate heavy rhythm guitar. Saxes play a pentatonic lead line over the power chords. Written solos are featured in the guitar and keyboard parts or may be improvised using the E5 power chord. The drummer will enjoy playing the fills provided or may improvise. This arrangement could be an attention-grabbing opener or exciting send-off at concert’s end.