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I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You
Composed by Cole Porter Arranged by Eric Richards
Published by UNC Jazz Press
Recorded by the USAF Airmen of Note - Rick Lillard, trombone soloist
A contemporary samba treatment of Tommy Dorsey's theme, featuring solo trombone. It has been recorded by many groups to include the US Army Jazz Ambassadors, the USAF Airmen of Note, and the University of Northern Colorado Jazz Lab Band I.
Spring Is Here
Composed by Rodgers and Hart Arranged by Eric Richards
Published by UNC Jazz Press
Recorded by the US Army Jazz Ambassadors (rough live mix)
Jeff Adams, trombone soloist
This moody standard is re-cast as a trombone solo set in a swing 2 feel. It features a modern re-harmonization of the melody with an extended solo section for the trombone soloist. Alto Saxophone lead (no woodwind doubles).
The Nearness of You (excerpt)
Composed by Hoagy Carmichael and Ned Washington Arranged by Eric Richards
Published by UNC Jazz Press
Recorded by the Reno Jazz Orchestra - Leonard Neidhold, trombone soloist
A lush trombone feature set in a "floating" 3 feel, this arrangement was written for Jim McFalls, former lead/jazz trombonist with the US Army's Jazz Ambassadors. The feel and impressionist orchestration (without woodwind doubles) has made this "road-tested" arrangement well received.
Noite de Tempestade (excerpt)
Composed and arranged by Eric Richards
Published by Eric Richards Music Services and UNC Jazz Press
Recorded by the US Army Jazz Ambassadors (2nd readthrough!)
Chris Buckholz, trombone soloist
This piece opens with “atmospheric” lush textures which set up a funky Partido Alto samba groove. NOITE... features solo trombone. No woodwind doubles.
Lush Life
Composed by Billy Strayhorn Arranged by Eric Richards
Published by UNC Jazz Press
An orchestral treatment of the quintessential jazz ballad, Lush Life was originally scored as a vocal feature. After a very free treatment of the verse, the chorus is set in a floating 3 feel. Saxophones double on woodwinds (Fl., clar., bs. clar.) and trumpets double on flugelhorns.
The Point of No Return (excerpt)
Composed and arranged by Eric Richards
Published by FJH Music
This Afro-Cuban flavoured composition was commissioned for the 2005 University of Northern Colorado/Greeley Jazz Festival All Star Band and features Tenor III and Trombone II. It has been a success at jazz festivals nationwide. An optional auxiliary percussion part is included. No woodwind doubles.