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It is the sixth movement (Waltz #2) from Jazz Suite No. 2by Dmitri Shostakovich (sometimes listed as Suite No. 2 for Jazz Orchestra)
Dmitri Shostakovich composed a total of three jazz suites. The first, Jazz Suite No. 1, was completed in 1934, followed by Jazz Suite No. 2 in 1938, and a third suite, known as the Jazz Suite No. 3, was arranged later. These works showcase his ability to blend classical music with jazz elements, reflecting the popular music of his time.
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It depends on several things. What type of orchestra? In a jazz orchestra, it's usually 4 but there are sometimes 5. In a symphony orchestra, on any given song it can be as few as 0 or 1 or 2, or as many as 10 or more. Some songs have no brass parts, some call for 1 or 2 trumpets, some call for 8 or 10. Symphony orchestra usually have 3 or 4 "regular" trumpet players, and then they have alternates that they call when needed.
In 1938. source: Biography of Dmitry ShostakovichConcise Oxford Dictionary of Music, 4th editionby Michael Kennedy and Joyce Bourne