Disapproachment

AS RECORDED BY THE DUKE PEARSON BIG BAND
ARRANGED BY FRANK FOSTER, EDITED BY JEFFREY SULTANOF
(From the forward by Jeffrey Sultanof)
Frank Foster is still best known for his many years as saxophonist/arranger for Count Basie. By the early sixties, he began to be heavily influenced by John Coltrane, and Basie gave him less and less solo space. By 1964, he was a freelance musician and led his own big band in New York. He shared solo space with Lew Tabackin as a member of Duke Pearson's band, and brought some of his original music to add to Pearson's book. 'Disapproachment' is in Rob McConnell's words, a 'blister,' a piece that burns from beginning to end, and since little of Foster's music from this era is currently available, is wonderful to have. The keys to a great performance are mastery of the musical figures at such a fast tempo, observation of the dynamic markings (not everything is loud) and a strong rhythm section that can keep the tempo steady. It is a great concert opener and can be opened up for more solos.
Ranges:
- Trumpet 1: to E6
- Trombone 1: Bb4
Contents
Full Score
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
1 Baritone Saxophone
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Guitar (optional)
Piano
Bass
Drums