My Temptation
Arranger/Composer: Daryl McKenzie
Item Code: BMJ018
Publisher: Brolga Music
My Temptation is a slow swing ballad based on the Neal Hefti style of Lil' Darlin’ originally written for the Count Basie Orchestra's 1958 album ‘The Atomic Mr.Basie’. After a brief piano introduction, the chart features laid back full horn section writing, a section for improvisation (Piano and/or Trumpet), a recap of the theme moving to an extended ending.
Grade Level: 2
Copyright: 2014
Publisher: Brolga Music
Category: Jazz Ensemble
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Instrumentation
Alto Saxophone 1, 2
Tenor Saxophone 1, 2
Optional Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet 1, 2, 3
Optional Trumpet (4)
Trombone 1, 2
Optional Trombone (3, 4)
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums
Vibraphone (optional)
Optional C Flute
Optional French Horn (Trombone 1)
Optional Baritone TC/ Tenor Saxophone (Trombone 1, 2)
Tuba