(Level IV) The Stakeout, by Scott Arcangel. An aggressive and hardboppish up-tempo powerhouse, for the classic pairing of trumpet and tenor. Highlights include a clever intro, a “mooing” trombone interlude and an intense shout section which features the drummer soloing around powerful ensemble writing. A showcase for the ensemble as well as trumpet & tenor soloists, The Stakeout makes a great opener or closer. Lead trumpet up to high G. Recorded by the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights on the CD At First Light. (8 Brass)


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SCOTT ARCANGEL is currently the pianist and musical director of the West Point Band’s Jazz Knights, one of the Army’s premiere jazz ensembles.  As musical director of the Jazz Knights, Scott has had the opportunity to collaborate with a number of world-class musicians and composers.  Prior to joining the West Point Band, Scott studied with the renowned faculty of the University of North Texas.  Scott’s music has been performed by big bands, high school and college jazz ensembles, and by numerous small groups.  He is active as a performer and educator, having given clinics on arranging, improvisation, and ensemble performance at various colleges, festivals and music conferences.  He has studied composition and arranging with Bret Zvacek, Anita Brown and Michael Abene.