Button Up Your Overcoat (J.Lorini)

Elevate your big band repertoire with J. Lorini's advanced arrangement of the timeless jazz standard, "Button Up Your Overcoat." This meticulously crafted 53-page sheet music package provides everything your ensemble needs to deliver an authentic and engaging performance. Originally composed by B.G. DeSylva, Lew Brown, and Ray Henderson in 1928, this classic tune from the musical "Follow Thru" has been revitalized by Lorini with a sophisticated big band treatment. The arrangement features a medium-up swing tempo feel, characterized by driving rhythmic patterns in the rhythm section and crisp, articulate horn voicings. Harmonically, it explores rich, extended chords typical of post-bop big band writing, providing a fresh perspective on the familiar melody. The instrumentation includes 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 dynamic sound. J.