Michael J.D. Roberts

Pacemaker

Jazz/Swing • 2013

Pacemaker

Pacemaker: Pacemaker by Michael J.D. Roberts

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Instrumentation	Piano, Trombone, Trumpet, Bass guitar, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Drum set
Scored for	Big band
Type of score	Full score, Parts
Key	E flat major
Publisher	Michael J.D. Roberts
Difficulty	Advanced
Duration	3'0

Pacemaker is a fast and fun jazzy blues for big band, very much in the style of Sammy Nestico / Count Basie. It may be a tricky sight read but with practise should be within the grasp of a decent amateur big band. Trumpet 1 has a few high-ish notes (Eb highest) but you don’t need to be Maynard Ferguson to hit them!

Getting the ensemble rhythms and hits right will be crucial to making this piece sound good. This may take a little practise but the rewards will hopefully be worth it. Although the rhythm parts are generally to be improvised, the key rhythms are included in all the parts.

See a live performance of this piece here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQl1HD-KKVg&feature=youtu.be
Please let me know if you would like to play this piece. I'd be happy to customise the score to your band’s needs - just get in touch at michael.roberts@ucl.ac.uk !

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