Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Swing - Medium

Publisher: Walrus Music Publishing

This intermediate level big band arrangement is a medium tempo swinger in the Basie tradition. Scored for five saxes (AATTB), four trumpets, four trombones, piano, guitar, bass and drums. The trumpet range goes up to the A just above the staff (A5). This is a relaxed swinger. It opens with saxes stating the melodic theme in unison for eight bars, followed by trumpets in cup mutes. The piano provides tasty Basie style fills throughout. Chord changes and suggested scales are provided in all parts. Playing time is approximately 3.5 minutes.

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

Trumpet 1: A5