A playful chart in a Basie swing style, Aardvark Stomp is easy and fun to play and a great way to assist young jazz musicians in developing ensemble and sectional playing skills. There's a very accessible sax soli after the introduction, then a full-ensemble section before the solos which are written or improvised for any trumpet, then any saxophone. Optional parts for flute, clarinet, French horn and tuba are included for expanded instrumentations. This will prove to be a real success story for beginning jazz bands!