Spain (P.Jennings)

Ignite your big band with Paul Jennings' dynamic arrangement of Chick Corea's "Spain," a quintessential jazz-fusion standard now available for advanced ensembles. This 51-page jazz chart, complete with individual parts for the full big band instrumentation (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Bass, Drums), delivers an exhilarating Latin-jazz fusion experience. Jennings expertly crafts vibrant horn lines and driving rhythms, capturing the original's infectious energy and intricate harmonic language, characterized by its distinctive Phrygian mode melodies and sophisticated chord progressions. The arrangement maintains a lively, up-tempo feel, featuring sections that showcase tight ensemble interplay alongside opportunities for improvised solos, allowing individual musicians to shine within the larger framework. Dynamic contrasts are expertly woven throughout, building from subtle rhythmic interplay to powerful full-band statements, ensuring a captivating performance.