(Level IV) Commissioned by Luis Bonilla of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, this modern latin arrangement uses two sections to convey two contrasting moods. The first section uses a dark, mysterious vamp with colorful brass textures to feature the piano. An abrupt transition sends the band into a hard latin groove where the Soprano Sax, Trumpet and Trombone trade solos. Where's Sepia? concludes with the band roaring on a mambo section followed by a drum solo.
8 Brass

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John Yao is a freelance trombonist, composer, arranger and educator in New York City. He received his B.M. in Jazz Studies from Indiana University and his M.M. in Jazz Perfromance/Composition from Queens College. He has performed with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Afro-Latin All Stars, Paquito D'Rivera, Eddie Palmieri, Danillo Perez, Kurt Elling, Teo Macero, Diego Urcola, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and the Glenn Miller Orchestra. John has been commisioned to write for various sized ensembles and a wide range of skill levels reanging from beginner to professional. He is currently working on writing for his own band, the Yaozeki Big Band. For more information on John and his music, please visit: www.johnyao.com