DO DAT THING
Harry Connick Jr. is an American pianist, singer, composer and actor from New Orleans. He has released many albums and perform frequently with his own big band.
“Do Dat Thing” is a real “feel-good” song composed in New Orleans style.
The tempo must not be too fast. A kind of rough, heavy groove is preferred.
When staccato is notated, the 8th notes have to be straight. The notations in the Drums-part is optional. From 35, the rhythm in the bass-line is meant as information for the musician.
Be aware of the dynamics from the beginning (not too loud) to give it a “lift” at the end of the piece.
REID GILJE
Reid Gilje had his conductor education at the Grieg Academy of Music.
As a former freelance trumpet player in the pop/rock/jazz genres, Reid has performed on television, in theatres and other show productions in Norway.
With Bergen Big Band he has worked with musicians like Andy Sheppard, Ernie Watts, Joe Henderson, Martial Solal, Diana Krall, Palle Mikkelborg, Terje Rypdal and others.
As a conductor he has worked with all the professional Army Bands of Norway, and all the best brassbands.
He has been resident conductor in Eikanger-Bjørsvik Musikklag since 2000, and guest conductor for the National Youth Brassbands of Switzerland in 2011, and Wales in 2014.
He is also a very busy arranger of music, and have done a lot of arrangements for Wind Bands, Brassbands, Symphony Orchestras, Big Bands and ensembles.
SOUND SAMPLE RECORDED BY NOTESERVICE WIND BAND, CONDUCTED BY BJØRN BREISTEIN
Full recording available on "Tales and Myths of Gothia - New Music for Concert Band - Demo Tracks 2018-2019"
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