A Handful of Beans • BIG BAND CHART comp. Jeff Coffin / arr. Bob Washut Difficulty Level: IV+ Trumpet Range: D6.
Parts Included: full score, solo soprano, 5 woodwinds (alto 1/2, tenor 1/2, bass clarinet), 4 trombones, 4 trumpets, piano, bass, drums, guitar
"Handful of Beans" is an enthralling jazz big band chart crafted by Grammy-winning saxophonist Jeff Coffin and meticulously arranged by esteemed composer and educator Dr. Bob Washut. This homage to jazz luminary Wayne Shorter is characterized by its swinging rhythms, melodically driven motifs, and the incorporation of post-bebop harmonic tropes. Featuring a soaring soprano saxophone soloist, Coffin's composition offers a captivating showcase of virtuosity within the ensemble. With its dynamic energy and reverence for jazz tradition, "Handful of Beans" is an excellent addition to any big band's repertoire, promising an exhilarating musical experience for performers and audiences alike.
A Handful of Beans can be heard on Jeff Coffin's collaborative recording COFFIN/PERLSON/KRAUSS on Ear Up Records.
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Recording of Jeff Coffin's trio arrangement of "Handful of Beans" from the album Coffin, Perlson, Krauss
JEFF COFFIN is a three-time Grammy Award-winner and internationally recognized saxophonist, bandleader, composer, educator and author and has been traveling the globe since the late 20th Century. Playing with Dave Matthews Band since 2008, you might also recognize Coffin from his 14 groundbreaking years with the genre-defying group, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones.
When not on the road with DMB, Coffin fronts his own group, Jeff Coffin & the Mu'tet and has also presented over 300 music clinics as a Yamaha and D’Addario Performing Artist. Jeff is pleased to showcase his original songs as big band arrangements through UNC Jazz Press. To inquire about clinics/bookings, please visit: www.jeffcoffin.com
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