Might This Be Bop? | Shawn Purcell | United States Naval Academy Band

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Might This Be Bop?

by Shawn Purcell

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Composed and arranged by MU1 Shawn Purcell

Next Wave Jazz Ensemble

MU1 Purcell originally composed “Might This Be Bop?” while pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Illinois.

The composer writes, “After joining the USNA Band’s Next Wave jazz ensemble, I knew this would be the perfect ensemble to perform a big band version of my composition and this recording session was the ideal motivation for a new arrangement.”

Might This Be Bop? is based on the chord changes of both Charlie Parker’s Confirmation as well as John Coltrane’s re-harmonization, 26-2. Purcell’s goal was to create a small group improvisational atmosphere while still featuring the ensemble in some exciting full band interplay.

This tune features MU1 Todd Simon on piano, MU1 Matt Stuver on saxophone, MUC Joe McCarthy on drums, and the composer on guitar.

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released August 31, 2012

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