Tribute To A Statesman

Written during Thad's later years in Denmark after he and Mel Lewis parted ways, this bright, double-time tune designates piano as the main soloist, but includes an optional repeat of the solo chorus for trumpet and/or soprano (or alto) sax. A rubato intro and ending, both featuring solo piano, give the chart a strong sense of form and symmetry. standard jazz ensemble plus 5th Trumpet; S(A)ATTB saxes have opt. flute (2), clarinet (2) or bass clarinet (1) doubles.