Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement with Vocal Duet

Description: Swing - Easy

Publisher: Lush Life Music

This happy tune was originally written and performed by Bobby Darin and has been recently re-done by Robbie Williams and Jane Horrocks on the "Swing When You're Winning" album. This version is very much in the Williams style and has been written to be playable by bands of all levels. All rhythm section parts are written out in full, so no improvisation is required. The brass ranges are moderate, with the lead trumpet only having to reach G#5 and the lead trombone written to F#4, but a light, disciplined touch is needed to keep the band tight and effective. The Darin signature of rising chromatic modulations is used in this arrangement too, providing a continuous lift. The chart is written as a male & female duet, though is perfectly playable with just one vocalist. The vocal keys are Eb, E and F.

Full Score
Male Vocal
Female vocal
2 Alto Saxophones
2 Tenor Saxophones
Baritone Saxophone
4 Trumpets
4 Trombones
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drums

Vocal Key: Eb/E/F
Male vocal: Bb3-F5
Female vocal: Bb3-B4
Trumpets 1-4: G#5, F5, D5, D5
Trombones 1-4: F#4, D#4, C#4, A3