Jazz Waltz No. 1 – Big Band Elegance for Fanfare Band

Otto M. Schwarz continually integrates new stylistic elements into his music for fanfare band. While earlier works such as For the Next Thousand , Millennium , and Asteroid are influenced by film music, with Jazz Waltz No. 1 he explores the colorful world of the big band – without losing the symphonic character of the ensemble.

The piece thrives on a catchy melody and the typical swing accompaniment in 3/4 time. A trumpet and a saxophone solo add extra jazz charm and challenge both the soloists and the ensemble.

Jazz Waltz No. 1 delights musicians and audiences alike – a rare, stylistically special piece that stands out in the repertoire of every fanfare band.