An uptempo Latin song in a modern post-bop style, with pedal points contrasting with sections of more active harmonies. The sextet arrangement from the recording is available from online music dealers. On jazzleadsheets.com, we have solo transcriptions of both Jim Rotondi and Eric Alexander. Click on Solos for more details.
About the Arrangement: Sophisticated harmonic structure combined with a catchy melody and an unusual form make
Express Train fun and challenging at the same time. Latin sections on the melody but straight-ahead solo sections give everyone in the group something to sink their teeth into.
1st parts: Trumpet, Alto Sax, C treble clef
2nd parts: Alto Sax, Tenor Sax
3rd parts: Trombone, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax
Rhythm Section: Piano, Bass, Drums. Guitar
Full Score
Hal Leonard #HL 00001105, $25.00
Also available from other music dealers. including
Ejazzlines.
Two days after this session, Jim Rotondi recorded on tenor saxophonist Sean Lyons' album "Roar Of Lyons," again with David Hazeltine on piano and John Webber on bass. Later in 2006, Jim played on some of "Five Corners," an album led by bassist Dmitri Kolesnik featuring the same lineup (including Eric Alexander) that recorded "
Quintessence" two years later. Also recorded in 2006 was guitarist Peter Lerner's album "Cry For Peace," which features One For All members Rotondi,
Alexander,
Hazeltine, and
Steve Davis.
The solo chorus has a Latin groove on the A and B sections (eight measures each), but goes to swing for the 12-measure C, D, and E sections. Jim Rotondi on trumpet and Eric Alexander on tenor sax play two choruses each. Our transcriptions are available in B♭ and concert key.
[clip] Jim's solo begins each chorus with relatively simple ideas, switching to active 8th-note lines when the rhythm section goes to swing.
[clip] Eric's phrasing is more varied throughout each of his choruses. Both soloists reach a climactic point with repeated patterns at the start of their respective second choruses. These transcriptions have detailed articulations for an in-depth look at these soloists' phrasing.
