Almost Like Being In Love (L.Niehaus)

Elevate your big band’s repertoire with Lennie Niehaus’s vibrant and expertly crafted arrangement of Frederick Loewe’s timeless jazz standard, "Almost Like Being In Love." This iconic tune, originally from the 1947 Broadway musical "Brigadoon," is presented here for big band with vocals, exuding an energetic swing feel and romantic mood that is perfect for captivating audiences. Niehaus’s medium difficulty arrangement skillfully captures the song's effervescent character, featuring a classic moderate swing tempo that encourages a lively yet sophisticated performance. The harmonic language is rich and idiomatic to big band jazz, providing lush voicings and engaging countermelodies that support the vocal line without overshadowing it. Rhythmic patterns are characteristic of the swing era, with driving eighth-note figures and syncopated accents that propel the piece forward. This 29-page arrangement includes all individual parts for Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Guitar, ensuring that every section has meticulously notated music.