Minor Chant
This arrangement of a Stanley Turrentine signature tune is not difficult at all, but it sounds very sophisticated! The swingin' melody is initially handled by tenor 1 and trombone 1 and the tempo is around 140 bpm. There are written or improvised solos for alto, tenor, trumpet, and trombone, great dynamic contrasts and a nice shout chorus that begins softly and builds. This is a chart that is solid throughout and makes excellent use of the full ensemble.
JW Pepper Editors Choice 2015