Watermelon Man
A punchy, groove-driven brass quintet arrangement of Herbie Hancock’s jazz classic.
Features a full-length notated trombone solo followed by lively trading fours, with a funky tuba bass line anchoring the ensemble.
$14.99
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This advanced-intermediate brass quintet arrangement of Herbie Hancock’s Watermelon Man combines the familiar melody with rich, punchy brass sonorities and a strong rhythmic groove. The tuba takes on an almost funk-like bass role throughout, providing a driving foundation beneath the layered ensemble writing.
Following the main theme, trombone takes a full-length notated solo that opens the arrangement into a more improvisatory section. The other instruments then trade fours before the return of the main theme, giving each player an opportunity to step forward while maintaining the characteristic groove of the piece.
Ideal for:
jazz-influenced concert programming
pops concerts and audience-friendly encores
collegiate and professional brass quintets
outdoor and informal performances
programs featuring familiar jazz standards
Written with an emphasis on groove, rhythmic precision, and rich brass harmony, this arrangement captures the distinctive character of Watermelon Man while giving the quintet a substantial opportunity to explore jazz-oriented ensemble playing and individual features.
Duration: approx. 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Difficulty: Advanced Intermediate (syncopated jazz rhythms and articulations in comfortable ranges)
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