Avalon (D.Wolpe)

Dave Wolpe's dynamic big band arrangement of Vincent Rose's enduring jazz standard "Avalon" offers a vibrant and professional-grade performance opportunity for medium-difficulty ensembles. This chart, spanning 46 pages with a complete conductor's score, is meticulously crafted to deliver a classic yet contemporary sound, ideal for captivating audiences in concert halls, jazz clubs, or educational settings. The arrangement maintains a swinging, medium-fast tempo feel, characteristic of traditional big band jazz, while incorporating Wolpe's signature harmonic sophistication and rhythmic drive. Expect engaging ensemble passages featuring intricate horn voicings and compelling call-and-response sections between the brass and saxophone families. The arrangement includes dedicated solo sections, providing ample space for improvisation over the familiar chord changes of "Avalon," a tune first published in 1920 and popularized by Al Jolson, becoming a staple of the jazz repertoire.