Tango for Joe explores the lyrical qualities of the trombone. A long introduction leads to the first entry of the soloist, who plays the main melody of the tango over a rhythmic accompaniment. In this work, the wind orchestra and the soloist alternate. A cadenza-like passage leads to a faster ‘Tango Nuevo’, which makes up the majority of the work. After a climax and an extended cadenza by the trombone, the piece ends with a splendid climax for wind orchestra and soloist.