Down a Notch - arr. Paul Baker (Jazz Ensemble Grade 3)A medium slow 12 bar blues in the Basie tradition accessible figures that swing hard. At 120bpm the band can focus on the swing style and really making the shout chorus SHOUT. The chart opens with 2 choruses of piano solo before the saxes come in to state the melody. After a strong send off, the floor is open for soloists. Backgrounds the last time through lead to a big ensemble shout chorus. Trumpet range is to written High C. Trombone range is to G.