HX Music Wexford Carol - Traditional/Fraley - Jazz Ensemble - Gr. 2.5

Author/Composer:

TRADITIONAL

Instrumentation:

JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Genre:

CHRISTMAS - SAC

Grade/Level:

2.5

Model #:

HX9020

Music: Traditional
Arranger: Ryan Fraley
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble
Level: 2.5

The traditional Irish carol fits nicely over a Partido Alto Latin feel. The 2-measure ostinato dances under a legato melody played by 5 saxes and a flugelhorn. Solo transcriptions for flugel and alto sax are drawn from the demo recording. Carefully-notated rhythm section parts spool down to a winsome last chord for piano and guitar. This is not just a charming and playable holiday chart. It's also a great entry point to an important South American style! Top trumpet note: F5