Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Swing - Advanced

Publisher: Lush Life Music

Written by band member and English Trumpet legend Kenny Baker, this up-tempo swinger features the Trumpets. After the opening chorus and bridge there is a Tenor solo (written out, but can be ad-lib from the chords) backed by the Trombones who then take a soli. A cleverly written rising chromatic bridge leads to the closing 100+ measure section that showcases the Trumpets (and Drums). The lead has a big solo, and the whole section powers in after this. The rest of the band enter for the shout, but the Trumpets continue to shine to the very end. Make no mistake, this is a tough chart, but if your band has the skill to pull it off, it will bring the house down.

Full Score
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums

Trumpets 1-4: G6, D6, C6, C6
Trombones 1-4: Bb4, Bb4, Bb4, G4