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Mackin Creations

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Small Group with Vocals

XML File is provided if you want to change instrumentation using a music writing program

Seven-piece arrangements with improvisation

Vocal, Trumpet, Sax, Trombone, Piano, Bass, Drums

(original tunes marked with asterisk *)

All audio files are computer-generated.

Moment Of Our Lives*

A slow (120) samba-style love song. Vocal range Bb3 to Eb5. Bass comping optional during improvised solos.

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Calling Me Home*

A thoughtful, yearning tune (tempo = 100) reminiscent of an Irish ballad. Vocal range D4to Eb5.

00:00 / 04:46

Telling Myself

A Joshua Bassett tune (tempo = 130) with a driving feel. Vocal range Bb3 to C5. Piano requires comping.

00:00 / 08:05

I Didn't Get To Say Goodbye*

A mournful tune (tempo = 100) for flugelhorn, alto sax and trombone with optional string section. Sections A and B can be repeated for improvised solos. Vocal range C4 to C5. Piano requires comping.

In memory of my mom, Barbara Mackin.

00:00 / 03:38

Slow Hot Wind

A beautiful tune (tempo = 100) by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Norman Gimbel. Features a flute opening and ending played by the Alto Sax. Vocal range E3 to Bb4. Bass and piano require comping.

00:00 / 03:31

More to come

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