The Oracle | Big Band score + parts | Redtenbacher's Funkestra
The Oracle Big Band arrangement for 13 Horns (4 trumpets, 5 saxophones, 4 trombones) and 8 rhythm (2 guitars, bass, 2 keys, drums, 2 percussion players). This PDF counts 62 pages.
Description | A funky chilled out Blues with a hybrid New Orleans/Bar Kays feel and an uplifting bridge section. Featuring trombone and guitar.
Style | Blues Funk
Tempo\Feel\Key | 93 BPM straight 8th, funky, key of F
Grade | Medium
Ranges | Trumpets 1-4: G6, F6, E6, Bb5, Trombones 1-4: Ab4, Ab4, Ab4, C3
Credits | Written and arranged by Stefan Redtenbacher and Sid Gauld. Original horn arrangement by Sid Gauld and Stefan Redtenbacher adapted for Big Band horn section by Peter Tomasso and Stefan Redtenbacher.
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Watch the RNCM Session orchestra - an ensemble of RNCM music students and the Funkestra - perform 'Crankmaster General' from 'The Cooker'.
Listen HERE for the original studio recording with a 5 piece Horn section.
Contact Stefan if you'd like a standard size Big Band arrangement for 13 horns (4 trumpets, 5 saxophones, 4 trombones) and a 4 piece rhythm section (gtr, bass, drums, keys) or other alternations to suit your band's line-up.