(Level IV) Don Quixote, composed by Brazilian singer/songwriter Milton Nascimento, features a beautiful haunting melody that works well as a trombone feature. The arrangement starts out in a dark, brooding mood (with some hints of Gil Evans) and eventually transforms into a brighter second section culminating in an exciting peak before a brief return to the beginning section. The improvised sections are in the trombone part, but could easily be distributed to other soloists. Don Quixote is a unique contemporary composition with roots in the Brazilian tradition and will be enjoyed by both performers and audience. 8 Brass

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Trombonist PAUL McKEE holds degrees from the University of Northern Iowa and the University of Texas at Austin. Since 1984 he has been a member of Woody Herman's Thundering Herd and has performed on several recordings with the band. In addition to making frequent appearances as a guest artist and clinician, Paul has served on the jazz faculty at DePaul University, Northern Illinois University and Youngstown State University. His charts have been performed and recorded by big bands worldwide, and he has performed and recorded with many artists in the Chicago area including Frank Mantooth and Brad Goode. His new CD on the Hallway Records label, entitled Gallery, features Paul and special guests Carl Fontana, Bobby Shew, Tim Ries and Ron Stout.