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Genre: Jazz Ensemble
Series: SpectraFlex Jazz Series
# of Players: 6-Part Flex
Level: 2.5 | Duration: 3:15
Publisher: C. Alan Publications | Copyright: 2024
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Your rhythm section will enjoy driving this spy thriller-inspired rock chart. The intriguing minor main melody in the saxes and trumpets gives way to an exhilarating, major bridge with full horns. Thoughtful doublings and optional instrumentation make the chart accessible for any size ensemble! Written solos are included for alto sax and trumpet along with chord symbols for players ready to improvise on a basic blues scale.
Genre: Jazz Ensemble | # of Players: 6-Part Flex
Series: SpectraFlex Jazz Series
Level: 2.5 | Duration: 3:15
Instrumentation
Transposed Score (showing all transposed parts)
Adaptable Wind Parts
(1 copy of each part)
1: High: Flute, Clarinet/Trumpet, Alto Sax
2. Medium: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax/T.C. Baritone, Trumpet, F Horn, Trombone
3. Low: Tenor Sax/T.C. Baritone, Trombone/Euphonium
Rhythm Section Parts
4. Chord: Vibraphone, Jazz Guitar, Piano
5. Bass: Electric Bass, Baritone Sax, Tuba
6. Rhythm: Drum Set, Tambourine
Program Notes
Risky Business is a bright-tempo rock chart with an intriguing minor melody that opens up into an exciting bridge in major. The rhythm section is essential to maintaining the feel of this chart, driven primarily by the Electric Bass. Written solos are provided for alto sax and trumpet, and chord symbols are included for students ready to improvise on a basic blues scale.
The SpectraFlex Jazz Series
Originally developed during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 to face the reality of socially distancing within our ensembles and to, therefore, create jazz ensemble literature that could be performed by a varied combination of instruments, the SpectraFlex Jazz Series has serendipitously filled a void in our catalog. This series for adaptable jazz ensemble features 5 parts plus drums across the pitch spectrum of a traditional ensemble. Each part is transposed for multiple instruments, allowing for a great deal of flexibility.
Whether we are in a global crisis or normal times, there are ensembles around the world that do not have access to all of the instruments in traditional jazz ensemble music. This series is the perfect remedy. It is filled with pieces that have been adapted from existing works in our catalog as well as ones that were written specifically for the series by composers at the height of their craft.