I recently recorded the introduction to one of my favorite Don Ellis Big Band tunes, A Rock Odyssey, composed by the brilliant Hank Levy. A masterpiece in 7/4 time!

While I played this snippet for YouTube as a ‘Short,’ I didn’t transcribe it so it’s not on offer here. But for those of you who want to dive into the full arrangement, you can grab the entire big band score and charts for just USD $40 from UNC Jazz Press!

PS: My video shows off the new range of Flugelhorn Mutes made in Australia by Tech Tone Mutes. No longer just for trumpets, cornets, and trombones. Check them out!