A Foggy Day (A.Shaw)

Immerse your big band in the timeless elegance of George Gershwin's "A Foggy Day" with this sophisticated arrangement by A. Shaw. This jazz standard, originally composed for the 1937 film *A Damsel in Distress*, is presented here in a medium difficulty setting, making it an ideal choice for both advanced high school and collegiate jazz ensembles, as well as professional big bands. Shaw's arrangement captures the song's inherent charm and melodic beauty, offering a rich harmonic palette characteristic of classic big band writing. The instrumentation includes Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums, ensuring a full and authentic big band sound. The arrangement features a clear, medium swing tempo feel, allowing for expressive phrasing and rhythmic precision. Expect well-crafted ensemble passages that highlight the interplay between sections, along with opportunities for improvisation over the song's iconic chord changes, though specific solo sections are not explicitly detailed in the provided metadata.