Scuttlebutt

“Scuttlebutt” was originally written in 2017 for my original jazz project Night Howler. The piece is written in the style of a New Orleans “street-beat”, also referred to as “second line”. To understand this style, listen to New Orleans-based brass bands. The groove is very reliant on the drums and bass. Execute your notes and rhythms precisely, but don’t be afraid to play with some funky swagger by adding tasteful scoops and glisses!