Batty's Bounce (A.Batterham)

Swing into action with A.Batterham's "Batty's Bounce" for big band! This vibrant jazz standard arrangement, spanning 49 pages with full score and parts, is a must-have for any serious big band library. "Batty's Bounce" offers a medium difficulty chart, making it accessible for both advanced high school and collegiate jazz ensembles, as well as professional big bands seeking a crowd-pleasing addition to their repertoire. The arrangement features a driving, medium-fast swing tempo feel, characterized by syncopated rhythmic patterns in the brass and saxophone sections that propel the piece forward. Harmonically, it embraces classic big band voicings with a blues-inflected language, providing a familiar yet engaging sound. The instrumentation is standard big band: Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums, ensuring a full and rich sound. This expertly crafted chart is designed to showcase an ensemble's power and precision.