Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement with Vocal

Description: Rock/Swing - Difficult

Publisher: Lush Life MUsic

Here is Jon Harpin's transcription of the Shorty Rogers chart written for June Christy's 1962 "Big Band Specials" album. This is an unusual arrangement which switches between a Rock and Swing feel, and the rhythmic structure of many of the band backing lines give the chart a distinctive 1960s feel. The chart contains an Alto solo which may be played as-written or improvised from the chords provided. Also, there are a couple of modulations in the chart, just to keep things interesting. It opens in Bb, shifts to F for the instrumental section, remains in F for the vocal return and then modulates to C for the close. The Trumpet ranges are high (lead to F#6, 2nd to C#6 and 3rd to C6) so this might be a chart to play earlier in the program, rather than later. There are no sax doubles.

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

Vocal key: Bb/F/C
Vocal: F3-Bb4 (11 steps as sung)
Trumpets 1-4: F#6, C#6, C6, G5
Trombones 1-4: A4, G4, G4, F4