720 In The Books (J.Mason)

Elevate your big band’s performance with Jack Mason’s dynamic arrangement of "720 In The Books." This 42-page jazz chart, scored for a standard big band instrumentation including five saxophones (Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone), four trumpets, four trombones (including bass trombone), piano, bass, and drums, offers a medium difficulty level, making it suitable for advanced high school, college, and professional ensembles. Mason’s expert scoring creates a high-energy, swinging experience, characterized by a driving tempo feel and a harmonically rich, contemporary jazz standard approach. The arrangement features intricate saxophone lines interwoven with powerful brass section writing, showcasing Mason's ability to craft engaging ensemble passages and dynamic contrasts that will captivate audiences. While the original composer of "720 In The Books" is unknown, Mason's arrangement reinterprets this jazz standard with fresh vitality. Expect sections designed to highlight individual soloists, providing opportunities for improvisation over the established harmonic framework, balanced with tightly voiced ensemble figures that drive the piece forward.