Carnival Night

Composer David Caffey Arranger David Caffey Category Big Band Level Advanced Style Latin to Samba Ranges Duration 10:30 Description Carnival Night begins with two marimba players on one instrument playing an introspective rubato introduction. An expressive tenor saxophone solo is introduced over the continuing marimba background. A mesmerizing Latin beat is launched and the tenor sax improvises over changes. After a powerful brass statement of the first theme, the tune takes off at quarter note = 120 and never lets up. Trumpet 2 has a solo in the Samba section of the arrangement. Listen to the recording of the DCJO playing Carnival Night on ALL IN ONE. Solos are for Tenor Sax and Trumpet. Instrumentation 5/4/4/4 plus Marimaba (2 players) and Percussion Additional Information Soprano Sax 1 (Flute); Alto 2, (Flute): Tenor 1, (Clarinet); Tenor 2, (Clarinet), Bari Sax, (Flute)