| 作曲者 | John Hartmann |
| タイトル | We Three Kings of Orient Are |
| 出版社 | advance music GmbH |
| シリーズ名 | Holiday Celebration Series |
| 楽器編成 | 5 saxophones (SATTBar) |
| 品番 | 9790206308833 |
| 難易度 | 上中級 |
| 形状 | 18 ページ・Saddle stitching |
| 出版年 | 2008年 |
| 出版番号 | ADV 7558 |
| ISMN | 9790206308833 |
| ISBN | 9783892216629 |
We Three Kings of Orient Are is one of my favorite English carols that I sang in my childhood, updated to play with jazz quartets in concerts. This Saxophone Quintet version (soprano, alto, 2 tenors and baritone) sets the originally solemn melody in a swinging reggae groove that slides into a gospel-sounding refrain with rich jazz harmonies. Solo space for soprano saxophone over the reggae groove leads to a development section resolving to the extreme high and low ranges of the quintet. A short quasi-baroque treatment, 2 quick key modulations, a dash of modal harmony, and a return to the reggae/gospel make this romp challenging fun for the players and a short jazz and reggae trip for the listeners!