(7 Brass) A feature ballad for lead alto reminiscent of those written by Duke Ellington for saxophonist Johnny Hodges. The arrangement features arranging techniques and harmonic concepts from Ellington's later period. Playable by either high school or college jazz ensembles, but requires an alto saxophonist with a robust upper register and sound. Written for 7 brass, 5 saxes, bass, drums and optional piano.

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LARRY WILLIAMS holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from the Berklee College of Music and a Master of Music Degree from the University of Miami (Florida), where he majored in media writing and production. While attending Berklee, he studied jazz composition and arranging with the legendary jazz educator, Herb Pomeroy. At the University of Miami, he studied jazz composition and arranging with Ron Miller, Gary Lindsay and Jim Progris. He is currently composing, arranging and performing as a trombone soloist in big band and small jazz groups in the Baltimore, MD/Washington, D.C. area.