Yuletide Jazz Suite #3 by Traditional Arr. by Lennie Niehaus
Lennie Niehaus' set of carols in contrasting jazz styles features Go, Tell It On The Mountain (moderate swing), The First Noel (even 8ths ballad), Away In A Manger (jazz waltz), and Jolly Old St. Nicholas (moderate swing). As with Lennie's other jazz suites, this one casts all ensemble members in a variety of solo and accompaniment roles. Effective use of counterpoint at key moments also adds to the overall depth and dimension of these unique holiday settings. series: Brass Quintet features: 2 Trumpets, French Horn (Trombone), Trombone and Tuba
Collection Contains: Go Tell It On The Mountain; The First Noel; Away In A Manger; Jolly Old St. Nick grade: 3 Item 19157 Price $22.95
Lennie Niehaus' set of carols in contrasting jazz styles features Go, Tell It On The Mountain (moderate swing), The First Noel (even 8ths ballad), Away In A Manger (jazz waltz), and Jolly Old St. Nicholas (moderate swing). As with Lennie's other jazz suites, this one casts all ensemble members in a variety of solo and accompaniment roles. Effective use of counterpoint at key moments also adds to the overall depth and dimension of these unique holiday settings.