Test Pieces
TEST PIECES FOR THE 2025 NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ COMPETITON IN TAURANGA
Combo
Softly as in a Morning Sunrise by Sigmund Romberg. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II.
Instrumental version
– Chet Baker 1979 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-43zlJs6ao
– John Coltrane 1961 https://youtu.be/e57F_Rm3xI4?si=9DHy1Hu0yEJXMyWG
Vocal Version
– Lauren Bush – https://youtu.be/xFujdGLLczE?si=fvpoGIPZi6UK9m95
– Bobby Darin – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiO04NoFkkk
Big Band
– Cheesecake by Dexter Gordon Arranger Rick Stitzel https://www.ejazzlines.com/cheesecake-jazz-big-band-arrangement-rick-stitzel
Medium swing jazz standard featuring saxes on the head, brass on the bridge, plus a solo for tenor and full ensemble shout chorus.