About Charles Lazarus: Trumpeter Charles Lazarus is a member of the Minnesota Orchestra and a multi-faceted musician who has charted a unique course as performer, composer, producer and band leader. His career has included tenures in Dallas Brass, Meridian Arts Ensemble, and Canadian Brass. He has created and produced several crossover orchestral programs featuring his various ensembles with which he has released six recordings. The Minnesota Orchestra’s live video recording of Steve Heitzeg’s “American Nomad” concerto and a children’s animated short film collaboration with author Michael Hall “Perfect Square” are also among his many collaborations. Lazarus has appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras around the US and Canada, performed with the Empire Brass, New York Philharmonic Principal Brass, London Brass, Barry White, and opened for Tony Bennett. In demand as a clinician and teacher, he has performed and taught master classes in every US state, Canada, Brazil, Cuba, South Africa and throughout Asia and Europe. Double Take is a thrilling piece for solo trumpet and big band accompaniment. The solo part contains both written and improvised sections. The written section is suitable for an intermediate trumpeter, as the range doesn’t go too far above the staff. Take a look at some sample pages to the left and then click above for an immediate PDF download of the score and parts.
