Open Sky (Jazz Ens Gr. 4)

Open Sky is an up-tempo swing chart in a modal, post-bop style employing chords with upper extensions and polychords, reminiscent of the musical styles of the Brecker Brothers, Pat Metheny, and Lyle Mays. Three solo sections include both optional written solos and chord symbols for students who are ready to improvise.

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

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score

Alto Sax. 1
Alto Sax. 2
Tenor Sax. 1
Tenor Sax. 2
Baritone Sax.

Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3
Trumpet 4

Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone

Electric Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drum Set

Program Notes
Open Sky is an up-tempo swing chart in a post-bop style employing chords with upper extensions and polychords. Inspiration for this chart was drawn from both the modal jazz of the 1960s and the polytonalities popularized by musicians such as the Brecker Brothers, Pat Metheny, and Lyle Mays.