(Level 3) This Latin/Salsa Charlie Parker tune is a great "change of pace" selection for any concert lineup. The women begin the piece and then the guys add a rhythmic counter melody which leads into a harmonized bridge. A challenging all-chorus scat breaks is followed by a piano solo, and after a smooth modulation, the percussionists show their stuff in an open solo section. Lyrics are by the arranger. SATB with rhythm section.

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CHRISTINE SALERNO holds degrees from Western Michigan University and the University of Northern Colorado. She currently directs the vocal jazz program at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay and also serves as director of the Lawrence Conservatory Jazz Singers. Christine is an active vocal jazz educator and freelances nationwaide as a solo artist and with her jazz groups, ZIJI and Open Interest. Her performance credits also include work with James Moody, Ed Soph, Clare Fischer, Todd Buffa, Chris Vadala, Kevin Koch, Kip and Barb Kuepper, and GRP artist, Nelson Randgell, among others. Christine has numerous published vocal arrangements which have been performed and recorded by high school, university and professional vocal jazz groups across the country. She was recently selected to conduct the Wisconsin State Honors Vocal Jazz Ensemble. She has released two CD's, Blumen, which includes an appearance by Nelson Randgell, and A New Kind of High with the group, Open Interest. Both recordings contain many of Christine's original contemporary jazz compositions. She is currently working on her third CD with ZIJI.