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  • Collection: The Warren Durrett Big Band

Who Can I Turn To - WD-029 ['68 Jazz Festival].mp3
Vocalist Julie Turner shines on this excerpt from the band's set at the 1968 Kansas City Jazz Festival.

What is There to Say pg1.jpg
This is an excerpt of the score to "What is There to Say" arranged by John Pope. The score is dated 1969. Note the markings in red and black pen that point out important dynamic changes.

What Is There to Say - WD-085 [studio session '73].mp3
This excerpt is from a Lawrence, Kansas studio session that took place in either May or June of 1973.

Tone Poem pg1.jpg
This is the score to Warren Durrett's original composition, "Tone Poem." It is scored for six saxophones, guitar, bass, and drums.

The Message pg1.jpg
This is an excerpt of the score to "The Message" composed and arranged by Al Cohn. The score is dated 1966. Note the shorthand used on pages 3 and 4.

The Message - WD-027 ['67 Jazz Festival].mp3
This excerpt from the 1967 Kansas City Jazz Festival once again features guitarist Don Winsell alongside the Warren Durrett Brass. The tune reflects the boogaloo style that interested jazz artists in the mid-1960s.

Take the 'A' Train - WD-074 ['75 Jazz Festival].mp3
This performance is from the 1975 Kansas City Jazz Festival. Note that the acoustic piano has been replaced with a Rhodes.

Stella By Starlight - WD-036 ['70 Jazz Festival].mp3
This excerpt from the band's appearance at the 1970 Kansas City Jazz Festival features guest alto saxophonist John Park.

Naptown Blues pg1.jpg
This is the score to "Naptown Blues." The score is dated 1972.

Naptown Blues - WD-056 [Plaza Inn Hotel '72].mp3
Guitarist Pat Metheny is featured with the band in this excerpt from an early-1972 Plaza Inn Hotel gig.
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