The NOLA Roller

The NOLA Roller is a rollicking, fun chart with a New Orleans style groove that your band will love. The catchy tune shared by most of the band is easy to grasp but has enough challenge to keep the chart interesting while maintaining a boisterous style. There is opportunity for anyone in the band to have a go at improvising a solo with the very simple riff making it possible for even the younger musicians to gain confidence and produce a solo that satisfies. Your baritone sax player will also love the chance to feature on the funky bass line throughout the chart.

Program Notes

The NOLA Roller is a rollicking, fun chart with a New Orleans style groove that your band will love. The catchy tune shared by most of the band is easy to grasp but has enough challenge to keep the chart interesting while maintaining a boisterous style. There is opportunity for anyone in the band to have a go at improvising a solo with the very simple riff making it possible for even the younger musicians to gain confidence and produce a solo that satisfies. Your baritone sax player will also love the chance to feature on the funky bass line throughout the chart.

NOLA is short for New Orleans Louisiana.

Grade Level: 3
Copyright: 2016
Publisher: Brolga Music
Category: Jazz Ensemble

Listen to Recordings

Sample PDFs

• The NOLA Roller Score - Sample Score.pdf

Instrumentation

Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone 1
Tenor Saxophone 2
Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3
Trumpet 4 (optional)
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Trombone 4 (optional)
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums
Vibraphone

Alternate/Optional Parts:
C Flute
French Horn (Trombone 1)
Baritone T.C./Tenor Saxophone (Trombone 1)
Baritone T.C./Tenor Saxophone (Trombone 2)
Baritone T.C./Tenor Saxophone (Trombone 3)
Tuba