Ol' Man River

Heath recorded two slightly different versions of the chart, the only difference being that the 'Palladium Revisited' chart kicks off in G before modulating to Bb then Ab, whilst the 'Kern for Moderns' version starts in Bb. We prefer this Palladium version & offer it for you here. This is a fast, tough chart, particularly for the brass. Lead Trumpet (Bobby Pratt) hits high G, & 2nd Trumpet (Bert Courtley) high F. Trombones 3 & 4 need to reach high Bb, with 1 & 2 reaching C.  The trumpet solo is improvised, & written on the 2nd part. The Piano, Bass & Guitar parts are from chords.There are no sax doubles.

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