Another Rainy Day In New City (B.Lowden) (Chicago)

Capture the vibrant energy of Chicago jazz with Bob Lowden's iconic big band arrangement of "Another Rainy Day In New City." This essential chart, spanning 43 pages with individual parts, delivers a sophisticated, swinging experience perfect for advanced ensembles. Lowden's masterful scoring provides rich harmonies and exciting rhythmic interplay, ensuring a captivating performance that will impress audiences and challenge your musicians. This arrangement embodies a classic swing feel, suitable for a medium tempo, characterized by its driving rhythm section patterns and articulate horn lines. The harmonic language is rich and accessible, utilizing extended jazz chords within a traditional big band framework. While the composer of "Another Rainy Day In New City" remains unknown, Lowden's treatment elevates it to a timeless jazz standard, making it a valuable addition to any professional big band's repertoire or an ambitious collegiate jazz ensemble's concert program. This arrangement features well-crafted ensemble passages that showcase the full dynamic range of the big band, from subtle soft sections to powerful full-band shouts.