Composer
Arranger
Lauren Elizabeth Baba
Category
Big Band
Level
Medium-Advanced
Style
Arabic/Turkish/Balkan/Byzantine Chant tonalities and vibe; but not overtly Middle Eastern. Fast 7/8 to 9/4 march to faster 7/8.
Ranges
Duration
10:00
Description
Middle Eastern vibe, but not overtly stated. Trills integral part of melodies. Solos are drawn from Arabic/Turkish/Balkan/Byzantine Chant tonalities and jazz modalities, notated with chord symbol and pitch collection. Chart is through composed with no open solo sections. Tricky to sight read but fun to play and a crowd favorite.
Instrumentation
Standard Big Band (5/4/4/4)