Lip Service
orchestration big band, saxophone ensemble & rhythm section
duration 7:00
orchestration big band, saxophone ensemble & rhythm section
duration 7:00
"Lip Service" was composed in December 2005, commissioned by the Bluejuice Big Band (Manchester, UK) and premiered by them in February 2006. The compositional challenge was to write a piece that had a strong groove and melody, and not too many changes. As a result "colours" (such as muted trumpet with flute), voicings and shape come to the fore in this fun and funky chart.
Subsequently arranged by the composer for SaxAssault. Recorded on the SaxAssault CD 'Sax of Gold', featuring solos from Simon Willescroft and Bob Mintzer.
Subsequently arranged by the composer for SaxAssault. Recorded on the SaxAssault CD 'Sax of Gold', featuring solos from Simon Willescroft and Bob Mintzer.