FLOOD WARNING (score & parts)

Flood Warning began life as a commission by the ABRSM for their new Jazz Syllabus and was a favourite of the late John Dankworth. Its title reflects the undulating figure over which the melody is played. Inspiration for the chord sequence came from Miles Davis' 'All Blues' (although it is faster and in a minor key) and Davis' idea of using a repetitive bass motif has been kept. The piece is in 3/4 time and uses a drum kit and vibraphone with 10 brass to create a somewhat retro 1960's cool jazz feeling. There is an extended improvised solo for one trombone and some screaming lead trumpet in the 'shout' chorus, originally arranged to highlight the talents of Andy Wood and Mike Lovatt.
Mark Nightingale is best known as one of the world's top-flight jazz trombonists, and can be heard as a featured soloist with ensembles throughout Europe. He is frequently called upon as a sideman in other musicians' groups, and also works as a session musician in the London studios. Mark has reco

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