Composer
Arranger
Johnny Mandel
Category
Big Band
Level
Medium Advanced
Style
Shuffle
Ranges
Trumpet: E6, Trombone: Bb5
Duration
5:30
Description
A medium shuffle with lots of energy, and ensemble passages for all the sections of the band. This was written for the Count Basie Band in the mid-50s and was one the most popular with a strong ending making the a great opener or closer to any program.
From the recording: Johnny Mandel Conducts the Music of Mandel, featuring the DIVA Jazz Orchestra.
Instrumentation
Standard Big Band (5/4/4/4)
Additional Info
Soprano Sax
Alto 2/Flute
Tenor 1/Clarinet
Tenor 2/Flute
Bari Sax/Bass Clarinet
Synth sounds-Harpsichord