On the Slide! (Jazz Ens Gr. 2.5)

One of the great secrets in the world of jazz ensembles is that the trombone section is the most fun section of the band! Witty and humorous by nature, trombone players’ blow away the other sections with their elegance and panache. Shining the spotlight on the trombone section with a swinging tune inspired by the great JJ Johnston and Kai Winding duets of the 1951’s, spread the word – trombones are On the Slide.

Genre: Jazz Ensemble | # of Players: Standard
Series: Young Jazz Series
Level: 2.5 | Duration: 3:20

Instrumentation
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone 1
Tenor Saxophone 2
Baritone Saxophone [optional]

Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3
Trumpet 4 [optional]

Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3 [optional]
Bass Trombone [optional]

Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drum
Vibraphone [optional]

ALTERNATE/OPTIONAL PARTS
Flute
F Horn (Trumpet 4)
Baritone T.C./Tenor Saxophone (Trombone 1)
Baritone T.C./Tenor Saxophone (Trombone 2)
Tuba

Program Notes
One of the great secrets in the world of jazz ensembles is that the trombone section is the most fun section of the band! Witty and humorous by nature, trombone players’ blow away the other sections with their elegance and panache. Shining the spotlight on the trombone section with a swinging tune inspired by the great JJ Johnston and Kai Winding duets of the 1951’s, spread the word – trombones are On the Slide.

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