Claude Bolling's (1980) is a hallmark of "crossover" music, blending classical virtuosity with jazz idioms . It was famously written for and premiered by the legendary French trumpeter Maurice André . Movements & Instrumentation
The suite is unique because the soloist typically uses a different instrument for almost every movement to showcase varied tonal colors: Toot Suite for trumpet and jazz piano
Often played on the C Trumpet (or Bb); features a rhythmic, jazz-waltz feel. Claude Bolling's (1980) is a hallmark of "crossover"
Performed on the Bb Piccolo Trumpet ; characterized by a Parisian boulevard-style flair. Performance Resources features a rhythmic
Full transcriptions for trumpet and jazz piano, which often include optional parts for bass and drums to complete the jazz quartet feel, are available through Hal Leonard and J.W. Pepper.