Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Swing - Medium Easy

Publisher: Walrus Music Publishing

Karen's Song is a medium swing tune with some interesting harmonies and rhythm figures. The chart opens with a trumpet solo playing the melodic line. Chords are written above the melodic line so the soloist can play around the line to personalize it.

A lot of sections featuring saxes, brass, and trombones. The chart ends with the full band playing the melodic line with rich colorful harmonies. This chart is a must to provide your students with the experience of learning to play in a section and develop the skill of listening to what is necessary to achieve good balance.

Written to be played by any high school or college jazz ensemble. Very comfortable range for all instruments. This chart is a must to show off your student’s musicianship.

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

Trumpet 1: G5
Trombone 1: A4