Narcolypso
Narcolypso
Ensemble Type: Big Band and Jazz Ensemble
Difficulty: Med-Hard
Style: Calypso and Jazz
Featured Instrument(s): Guitar and Tenor Sax
Bubbly original calypso tune featuring tenor sax and guitar. Somewhat in the style of St. Thomas, but with more harmonic variation and longer (32 bar) AABA form. Features a challenging 'horns only' ensemble section, reminiscent of of the Boss Brass.
Top Note Trumpet: D (written)
Top Note Trombone: C (above middle C)
Mutes: Trpts-cups/harmons, Trombones-cups
Doubles: Trpts/Flugels
Instrumentation: Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari Sax, 5 Trumpets (trpt. 5 optional), 4 Trombones, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums. Aux percussion could be added (just make a copy of the drum part).
Appears On: Dwyer/Jones/Whitaker – “Let Me Tell You” (Trio Version)