Charleston (A.Dedrick)

Swing into the Roaring Twenties with Art Dedrick's dynamic big band arrangement of "Charleston"! This 23-page jazz classic, a medium-difficulty chart for big band, delivers all the vibrant energy and infectious rhythms perfect for captivating audiences. Dedrick's expert scoring breathes new life into this iconic jazz standard, suitable for high school, college, and professional big bands looking to add a lively, crowd-pleasing showstopper to their repertoire. The arrangement features the classic instrumentation of 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, and Drums, ensuring a full and authentic big band sound. This arrangement of "Charleston" captures the quintessential feel of the 1920s with its driving, up-tempo swing feel and syncopated rhythmic patterns. While the composer is unknown, the piece itself is synonymous with the Jazz Age, evoking images of flappers and speakeasies.