This song is from the album “S-P-O-R-T-S” released in March 1986 by the band “T-SQUARE”, whose music is impressive for its saxophone and wind synths in the foreground. This song became a staple in “T-SQUARE's” live performances and was also used as background music on many television and radio programs. Along with the “T-SQUARE” original, a brass band version arranged in samba style by Toshio Majima is also widely known.
■Arrangement Details(explanation：Ryo Magoewaki)
I have arranged “TAKRAJIMA” for saxophone quartet, which is very well known among those who have experience playing in a brass band. Personally, I love the original “Treasure Island,” but since I myself came from a wind orchestra background, I have adapted the more familiar brass band version. Since it is drumless, try to play it lightly so that the rhythm can be heard in the backing pattern. The ability to play the brass soli with a saxophone is a particularly fun aspect of this piece. We have added a little hum in the second half of the soli, so have fun playing it!
