Cousin Mary (gr. 2)
A very cool tune set to swing at a medium tempo, the chart has a simple melody that develops as it scores the ensemble with a big fat sound. It has written solos provided for alto, trumpet, and trombone and then a sax soli harmonized from Coltrane’s famous Giant Steps recording. But not to worry, it’s not difficult, just tasty with big dynamic contrasts and swinging sound. JW Peppers Editors Choice 2011