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. .. is based on two funk grooves; one medium-fast, reminiscent of Weather Report, and the other half time. The main theme is played in unison by soprano sax, tenor sax and harmon-muted trumpet. Modal tenor saxophone and trumpet solos are followed by a lengthy band tutti made up of dense chords against the drums and a sparse written bass line. The piece builds to a thunderous climactic vamp. Solos for tenor sax and trumpet. Doubles: alto 1: soprano sax, flute; alto 2: flute; trumpets: flugelhorns. Lead trumpet to high D. Recorded on the Newyorkestra Big Band CD 'Urban Landscapes'. See Otter catalog at www.otterdist.com.