Description

Pistachio

Composed by Drew Zaremba (as recorded on Lab 2015)

Pistachio is a catchy boogaloo that has audiences all over the world tapping their toes. As one of Drew Zaremba’s hits, this tune was originally recorded by the UNT’s famed One O’ Clock Lab Band and features Drew on the hammond organ solo. Bands in Japan, Australia, China, Europe, and all over the states have enjoyed playing this chart, and your band will too! Solos for anyone in the band, and a fun shout chorus which brings smiles to the audience and the ensemble!

Feel: Groovy Sidewinder-like Groove

Tempo: Quarter Note  = 140

Solos: Any soloists, esp. Trombone, Guitar, Tenor

Additional Notes: Highest Trumpet note is written E

Instrumentation:

Standard Big Band

• 4 Trumpets
• 4 Trombones
• 5 Saxophones (Alto, Alto, Tenor, Tenor, Bari)
• 4 Rhythm (Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums)

Doubles:

• Reed 1: Alto
• Reed 2: Alto
• Reed 3: Tenor
• Reed 4: Tenor
• Reed 5: Bari