Written on commission for Amherst College as part of their Robin McBride ‘59 Jazz Commission Series, “The Faro Shuffle” is a fun romp over an infectious groove with simple chord changes introducing basic mode mixture to your soloists. Rowdy, rambunctious, and raucous, this chart will get your audience tapping their toes and dancing in their seats.

Grade 3. Trumpet 1 up to C; Trombone 1 up to Gb.

Sample recording

Sample score