It Is What It Is... (Jazz Ensemble) (Grade 4-4.5)
JAZZ ENSEMBLE - "It Is What It Is..." is a "down & dirty" even eighths funk groove in cut time (heavy backbeat feel.) Solo changes are written in Alto 1, Tpt. 3, and Guitar parts, but solo changes are added at the bottom of all parts to open up solos.
Instrumentation: 5 Saxes (AATTB), 4 Tpts., 4 Tbs. (4th Bass), Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set, (Piano/Guitar combined on one part)
Range Considerations: Tpt. 1 - High "E" above staff, Tpt. 2 - Opt. "E" above staff, Tb. 1 - High "Ab" above staff, Tb. 4 - Low "C" below staff; Mostly Low "D's"
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