Small Ensemble Sheet Music
Retrograde for New Orleans Style Brass Band
"Retrograde" performed live by the Green Hand Brass at the Jazz Station in Eugene, OR. Originally composed and performed by recording artist James Blake, arr...
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Composer:
James Blake (b. 1988)
Difficulty:
Intermediate Advanced
Arranger:
Lucas Blevins (b. 2001)
Performance Time:
Approximately 3.5 minutes
Instrumentation:
Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trombone, Sousaphone, Drumset
Description:
This classic ballad from 2013 brings a funky twist to the typical New Orleans setlist. The arrangement strikes a fine balance between lead sheet and full notation giving accessibility to intermediate ensembles while providing room for improvisation and ornamentation by advanced groups.
