Baker Street (D.Wolpe)

Experience Dave Wolpe's dynamic big band arrangement of the iconic jazz standard "Baker Street," originally composed by Gerry Rafferty. This 36-page score breathes fresh, vibrant energy into the classic, reimagining its familiar melodic contours within a sophisticated jazz big band framework. Wolpe’s arrangement maintains the original’s memorable saxophone motif, recontextualizing it with contemporary jazz harmonies and rhythmic drive, suitable for a medium difficulty ensemble. The tempo feel is a steady, grooving rock-funk, providing a solid foundation for the ensemble’s interplay. This arrangement features a full complement of instruments: 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. Expect expertly crafted ensemble passages showcasing Wolpe's signature voicings, alongside opportunities for improvised solos, typically over the song’s well-known chord progression.