Back To The Apple (F.Foster)

Immerse your big band in the quintessential swing of Count Basie with Frank Foster's electrifying arrangement of "Back To The Apple." This advanced-level jazz standard chart, composed and arranged by the legendary Frank Foster, authentically captures the Basie Orchestra's signature sound. Ideal for professional ensembles, university jazz programs, and advanced high school bands, this piece is a dynamic addition to any concert program, jazz festival, or educational performance, guaranteed to energize audiences with its infectious groove. The arrangement features full instrumentation, including 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, providing a rich and balanced orchestral texture. Foster’s "Back To The Apple" exemplifies the Basie band's powerful yet relaxed swing feel, characterized by a medium-fast tempo, driving rhythmic patterns in the rhythm section, and harmonically sophisticated voicings in the brass and saxophone sections.