BIGBAND: Vortex (Endless Winter) Patty Darling

Vortex is "...the freshest, most innovative, hippest, intelligent, and artistic writing for large jazz ensemble that I've witnessed in years" - Fred Sturm. Patty has once again created a highly original composition that explores the wonderful sonorities of the big band. She manages to create fresh sounds without using extreme ranges or difficult rhythmic patterns. Solo space is flexibile for tenor saxophone and/or trumpet. This is a chart for those directors who are looking for the uncommon, attractive piece to program. 5-4-4-4 (opt. vibes)