Fran Dance
by Cannonball Adderley
arr. Zack Smith
Price: $57
This is a Grade 2 arrangement for Large Jazz Ensemble of the Miles Davis classic. The piece is scored for full
big band but is playable with 5 saxes, 3 trumpets , 3 trombones and rhythm. Optional parts for flute, clarinet
and horn in F are included. One of the unique things about this tune is the form, which is AABAB -- definitely
a talking point you will want to have with your young ensemble. Trumpet 1 (in Harmon mute) and Tenor Sax carry
the melody through the first part of the arrangement, then Tenor 1 takes a solo (solo can be improvised though a
written solo is provided). Piano takes over for a brief Basie-style solo (also written out), and Trumpet 1 and
Tenor finish out the tune. Top note for Trumpet 1 is a written F, for trombone 1 is a D (above middle C). This
is a perfect song for the middle of your festival set -- light, bouncy, lots of dynamics, and not overly difficult.
Instrumentation is 5 saxes, 6 brass, 4 rhythm.
Playable by 3 saxes, 2 trumpets, 1 trombone and 3 rhythm.
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