Big Band: Listening Links

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Hello Big Band members,

Included in this post are links to the three pieces we will be rehearsing this term, please have a listen and enjoy!

One Note Samba - Not our version but this will give you a good idea of the feel of the piece.

Cute - The original Basie version, I believe ours differs slightly.

Spain - The original, our arrangement is very different BUT the riffs remain the same, listen and internalise them and the music suddenly becomes lots easier!

Enjoy the music, I look forward to rehearsing these pieces with you all this term.

Mr. Guinane

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