Last Mile Home - Composed by Mike Hammonds

Published by New South Music. Experience the authentic pulse of classic Count Basie and Kansas City big band swing with Mike Hammonds’ Last Mile Home! Opening with an iconic rhythm section setup—drums, walking bass, four-on-the-floor pulse, and sparse piano—the chart introduces rich tenor & trumpet soloes before launching the entire ensemble into a steady & driving groove. Rated at a practical Grade 3–3.5, this chart is accessible for standard high school programs while packing all the fire needed for advanced festival bands. Includes open solo sections, written suggested solos, and optional high-register lead trumpet cues running all the way up to an optional Double C on the final button. It's a great piece for an intermediate band, while the recording gives your soloists & lead player(s) something to shoot for!!!