Basie Power (E.Wilkins)

Unleash the iconic sound of the Count Basie Orchestra with this authentic big band arrangement of "Basie Power." Composed by Ernie Wilkins and arranged by Count Basie himself, this medium-difficulty chart is a quintessential jazz standard, perfect for capturing the essence of the Basie sound. This arrangement delivers a powerful and swinging performance, characterized by its driving, medium-fast tempo feel and the signature Basie harmonic style, featuring crisp, tight ensemble voicings and call-and-response patterns between sections. Expect classic Basie rhythmic figures, including syncopated horn lines and a walking bass, all contributing to an energetic and crowd-pleasing addition to any ensemble's repertoire. This complete big band arrangement, spanning 34 pages, includes all necessary parts for 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. While a full score is not included, the individual parts are meticulously laid out, promoting excellent sight-reading and efficient rehearsals.