A Taste of Honey
Music of Sally Greenaway
Commissioned by Tony Haley
Enjoy this big band + male vocal take on the classic jazz standard A Taste of Honey. This arrangement gives a unique spin to the tune, with a swinging medium tempo groove and a dynamic horn section and Trumpet 2 solo spotlight. With a talented male vocalist adding their own flavour to the timeless lyrics, A Taste of Honey is an enjoyable classic for jazz lovers of all stripes.
Category: Jazz: Trio, Large Ensemble, Big Band;
Instrumentation: Big Band + Male Vocal: Male Vocalist, 2 Alto Saxes, 2 Tenor Saxes, Baritone Sax, 4 Bb Trumpets, 3 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums.
Year: 2008
Work duration: 4min 30sec
Difficulty/level: Grade 3-4
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Versions of this work appear in these recordings
Blamey St Big Band And Friends
Blamey St Big Band
Released 2012
Performed by Tony Haley (vocals) and Blamey St Big Band
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