SHEET MUSIC FOR JAZZ COMBO BY DAVE TANNER
A Basie style piano solo sets up the main theme, which is stated by saxes with trombone punctuations. A big trumpets entry leads to the tenor solo. An attractive brass and saxophone ensemble passage requires disciplined phrasing. The chart goes out on Basie style piano.

Format: 8 piece small group (trumpet, trombone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, piano, guitar, bass, drums).
Style: Easy swing
Grade: 4
Solos: Tenor sax, piano
Tempo: mm= 120
Duration: 3:42
Key: C major
Lead trumpet: concert top C
Lead trombone: A above middle C

Download free mp3: nelson's_column.mp3 (big band version) 3.0MB

ALTERNATIVE FORMAT
This composition is also available as a separate arrangement for 17 piece Big Band.

ABOUT THE LONDON SUITE
The London Suite is an exciting new series of 30 jazz ensemble charts, specially written for school and college jazz ensembles. The series is inspired by the contrasting scenes and locations of London and it draws on a broad range of styles, tempos and moods. Dave Tanner is one of London's top arrangers. He has specially designed this series for groups who want music that is fun to play and listen to, but also need charts that will challenge and develop the musical skills of the ensemble. Each composition in the London Suite series is available in two formats: 17 piece Big Band and 8 piece Jazz Combo.

For more information about the series and formats see the London Suite information page.