Black Magic Woman (J.Berry)

Immerse your big band in the captivating allure of "Black Magic Woman" with John Berry's masterful jazz arrangement. This 48-page chart, featuring individual parts for a standard big band instrumentation (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, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums), delivers a vibrant and sophisticated interpretation of this jazz standard. Berry's expert scoring captures the song's iconic groove with a medium tempo feel, characterized by a driving yet relaxed rhythmic foundation often found in classic jazz-rock fusion. The harmonic style is rich and accessible, providing lush horn voicings that showcase the full spectrum of the ensemble while maintaining the original's melodic integrity. This arrangement offers exciting solo opportunities, strategically placed to allow for improvisation over clear harmonic changes, making it ideal for both seasoned professionals and advanced student ensembles.