Edition: Jazz Big Band Arrangement

Description: Medium

Publisher: Baker's Jazz and More

A rousing full ensemble intro, complete with drum solos, leads to a four bar bass solo (walking line written out) that sets up the Trumpet section (in cup mutes) bebop melody, based on "rhythm changes". The drummer also has the option to switch to brushes in this section before switching back to sticks for the rest of the chart. An open solo space allows for numerous soloists with cued backgrounds. The shout chorus begins with an acapella "stop time" section that builds through the bridge to a flag waving finale. Trumpet range to written High C. Trombone to F.

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

Trumpet 1: C6
Trombone 1: F4