Eddie Who?: 4 Saxophones SATBar/AATBar Conductor Score & Parts

Grounded in the spirit of 1970s and 1980s soul-jazz, this piece breathes with blues tonality and rock-inflected grooves. The four voices create a conversational interplay that swings and locks without losing the sophisticated harmonic language typical of Lehel's writing.

Saxophone quartets at the intermediate to advanced level who want to explore contemporary jazz and funk-influenced writing. Ensembles familiar with standard classical quartet repertoire will find this a natural step into modern idioms without sacrificing musicality or ensemble balance.

• Lock the rhythm section (Baritone and second Alto) into a tight pocket; their foundation determines whether the grooves land or feel rushed.
• Balance the upper voices so the melody (typically Soprano and Tenor) sits clearly above the harmony without drowning out the accompaniment figure.
• Approach the blues and rock inflections with rhythmic confidence; swing the eighth notes if the style indicates, and lean into the syncopation rather than playing it metronomically.
• Let the recorded accompaniment guide your tempo during rehearsal, but ensure the ensemble can hold the groove independently before performance.

Program this alongside other contemporary saxophone works to showcase your ensemble's versatility in both classical and jazz idioms. It also works well as a concert closer or pre-intermission piece, where its energetic groove and accessible style will energize the audience.

• Swing eighth-note feel and groove-based phrasing
• Voice leading and harmonic awareness in a jazz context
• Rhythmic precision and section cohesion with blues and funk rhythms
• Balancing melody against accompaniment figures
• Stylistic differentiation between classical and contemporary saxophone writing