Composed by Jimmy Heath, arranged by Mike Tomaro
Here's the sample from the publisher (the one we play):Written in a funky “second line” New Orleans groove, the familiar riff-like melody is traded between sections of the band. What's "second line" you ask?
- Second line (parades)
- Jazz drumming, Second line
- Check out this example on YouTube
Jimmy Heath's original Gingerbread Boy debuted on his 1964 album On The Trail.
http://youtu.be/-YN-T4X8_Qc
Of course, the version of Gingerbread Boy most jazzers first think of these days is that of Miles' second great quintet from his 1967 Miles Smiles:
