Sierra Music Publications FM - Becker/Fagan/Sturm - Jazz Ensemble - Gr. Medium-Advanced

Composer: Walter Becker & Donald Fagan
Arranger: Fred Sturm
Format: Score and Parts
Instrumentation: Jazz Ensemble
Level: Medium-Advanced
Style: Rock

The music of Steely Dan has come to Sierra Music! Originally arranged for the HR Big Band (Germany), the late, great Fred Sturm has given us another rock chart worthy of any band's library. In typical Sturm fashion, the beginning of "FM" is a kaleidoscope of independent fragments culminating with the original Steely Dan intro as it moves into the melody played by clarinets. While Fred's arrangement certainly "rocks," there is a depth and warmth in the stating of the melody before it rips into a tenor saxophone solo. There is also space for a shredding guitar (or trumpet) solo. Ending in clever fashion, this chart will be great for any band wanting to give their audiences something new!