Boozing Wizards | Big Band arrangement

Description

‘Boozing Wizards’ Big Band arrangement for 13 Horns (4 trumpets, 5 saxophones, 4 trombones), 8 rhythm (2 guitars, bass, 2 keys, drums, 2 percussion players) and a string section (violin I, violin II, viola, cello). Note in regards to the string players – the more the better:-)

Description | This ‘tongue-in-cheek’ Blues tune is a fun composition to close a Big Band concert, including several musical twists and turns, featuring the guitarist(s) and trumpet player.
Style | Blues, Jazz
Grade | Advanced
Ranges | Trumpets 1-4: F#6, F#6, F#6, C5, Trombones 1-4: Bb4, Bb4, Bb4, A3
Written and arranged by Stefan Redtenbacher, string arrangement by Pete Whitfield, horn arrangement by Peter Tomasso and Stefan Redtenbacher

Includes unlimited streaming of Boozing Wizards via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

Watch the RNCM Session orchestra – an ensemble of RNCM music students and the Funkestra – perform ‘Boozing Wizards’ from ‘Boozing Wizards (Searching For The Stone Of Funk)’. No string section on this one.

Watch the Upper Austrian Funkestra – an ensemble of music students and their teachers. This includes a string section of 4 violin I players, 3 violin II players, 2 viola players and 3 cellists.

Contact Stefan if you’d like a standard size Big Band arrangement for 13 horns (4 trumpets, 5 saxophones, 4 trombones) and a 4 piece rhythm section (gtr, bass, drums, keys).