Lea by Bill Fulton and Ronnie Crumbly
The Lea arrangement is a vibrant contemporary jazz chart co-written by Bill Fulton and Ronnie Crumbly. Both musicians composed the piece for their collaborative studio album, Like Father, Like Son. Additionally, this lively track blends modern groove, rich harmonic voicings, and crisp ensemble interplay.
Overview of the Lea Arrangement
The track appears on the 2005 release Like Father, Like Son. This project features Ronnie Crumbly alongside acclaimed bassist Joshua Crumbly. Furthermore, Bill Fulton performed the keyboard parts and wrote the complete musical arrangement. As a result, every instrument supports the main melodic theme cleanly and effectively.
Project Personnel and Credits
- Composition: Bill Fulton & Ronnie Crumbly
- Arrangement & Keyboards: Bill Fulton
- Alto Saxophone: Ronnie Crumbly
- Bass: Adam Cohen
- Drums: Jason Hornell
- Percussion: Trey Balfour
- Guitar: Rick Ilejay
- Year Released: 2005
Musical Style and Instrumentation
The core instrumentation pairs a tight rhythm section with lyrical alto saxophone melodies. In addition, the score uses warm acoustic colors and driving syncopation. The arrangement offers generous solo spaces for musicians. However, it also maintains disciplined hits and tight rhythmic counterpoint throughout each section.
Consequently, the music works well in live concerts and studio tracking sessions. Bands can perform the piece with a standard rhythm combo, an expanded horn line, or a chamber group. Therefore, the writing adapts smoothly to many performance settings and stages.
Moreover, the chord voicings create a distinct contemporary jazz character. Each dynamic swell adds excitement to the groove. Thus, the piece remains engaging for both performers and listeners from start to finish.
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Year: 2005Job Category: composer, arranger, keyboards
Title: Lea
Ensemble: rhythm section with alto sax
Client: Ronnie Crumbly, Joshua Crumbly
Description: Like Father, Like Son CD
Get arrangement: link to arrangement (pending)
