Softly as in a Morning Sunrise (Grade 4)

Softly as in a Morning Sunrise (Solo Alto Sax Feature). By Oscar Hammerstein and Sigmund Romberg. Arranged by Mark Taylor. For Jazz Ensemble, Alto Saxophone (Score & Parts). Jazz Ensemble Library. Grade 4. Published by Hal Leonard.

From the rarely remembered 1928 operetta The New Moon, this lovely tune has gone on to become a standard favored by many jazz artists. Set in a light samba groove, here is a terrific arrangement featuring solo alto sax. The solo is contrasted beautifully with ensemble interludes and backgrounds, plus a short unison tutti feature.

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