Toot Suite For Trumpet And Jazz Piano -
Claude Bolling's (1980) is a hallmark of "crossover" music, blending classical virtuosity with jazz idioms . It was famously written for and premiered by the legendary French trumpeter Maurice André . Movements & Instrumentation
Performed on the Eb Trumpet (or Bb), emphasizing a more atmospheric and lyrical quality. Toot Suite for trumpet and jazz piano
Features the mellow tones of the Bb Flugelhorn . Claude Bolling's (1980) is a hallmark of "crossover"
The suite is unique because the soloist typically uses a different instrument for almost every movement to showcase varied tonal colors: Features the mellow tones of the Bb Flugelhorn
Often played on the C Trumpet (or Bb); features a rhythmic, jazz-waltz feel.
Full transcriptions for trumpet and jazz piano, which often include optional parts for bass and drums to complete the jazz quartet feel, are available through Hal Leonard and J.W. Pepper.
Uses the Bb Cornet to capture a playful, "featherweight" novelty style.