Kendor Music Inc. Child is Born - Grade 2.5

• Composer/Author: JONES, THAD
• Instrumentation: JAZZ ENSEMBLE
• Genre: BALLAD
• Grade/Level: 3.0
• Model # 4560K

Instrumentation: standard jazz ensemble plus optional vocal; saxes have optional flute or alto flute doubles
Ranges: G5 trumpet, Bb4 trombone
Style: Ballad
Grade: Easy
Description: As recorded by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra on their Consummation album (Blue Note), this tender ballad in 3/4 time draws its strength and power from the purity of a simple melody line and delicate accompaniment figures. Soloists include piano and trumpet (or flugelhorn); an optional solo sheet for vocalist, featuring lyrics by Alec Wilder, is also included. Rhythm section parts are partially notated with chords cued. Duration 4:04.