Angel Eyes (C.Strommen)

Elevate your big band’s repertoire with Carl Strommen’s sophisticated arrangement of the jazz standard "Angel Eyes." This 26-page big band chart, complete with individual parts for Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Trombone 4, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Guitar, captures the song's classic mood with elegant harmonic voicings and a smooth, swinging feel. Strommen's masterful scoring ensures a rich, full sound and engaging, idiomatic parts for every musician, making it an ideal choice for medium-difficulty ensembles. The arrangement features a moderate tempo, allowing for expressive melodic lines and a relaxed, yet propulsive, rhythmic foundation. "Angel Eyes" is a timeless jazz standard, known for its poignant melody and evocative lyrics, though the composer for this specific arrangement is listed as unknown. Carl Strommen’s rendition provides ample opportunity for dynamic contrast, moving from intimate ensemble passages to full-band statements, showcasing the breadth of a big band’s capabilities.