Work Overview
A Little Chunky is a medium tempo 'loose' New Orleans march. The tune saunters along with a relaxed swagger, driven by the punctuating rhythm of the trombone, bass and drums. The blues-influenced melody of the saxophone and trumpet suggests a sense of fun and humour.
Work Details
Year: 1996
Instrumentation: Jazz sextet: Trumpet in B flat, tenor saxophone, trombone, piano, bass, drums.
Duration: 5 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
First performance: by Andrew Piper, Adam Bishop, Tim Long, Andrew Harrison, Scott Dodd, Phil Collings — 16 Feb 97. Canberra Workers Club Childers St, Canberra City ACT as part of 1997 St. Valentines Day Jazz Festival
Subjects
- In the form/style of: Jazz
Performances of this work
16 Feb 97: Canberra Workers Club Childers St, Canberra City ACT as part of 1997 St. Valentines Day Jazz Festival. Featuring Andrew Piper, Adam Bishop, Tim Long, Andrew Harrison, Scott Dodd, Phil Collings.
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