Down With Love (M.Amy)

Matt Amy's advanced Big Band arrangement of "Down With Love," a classic Jazz Standard, delivers a vibrant and engaging performance piece, meticulously crafted for professional and advanced collegiate ensembles. This 83-page chart, complete with individual parts for a full big band instrumentation including four trumpets, four trombones (with bass trombone), five saxophones, and a complete rhythm section, captures the classic swing feel with a contemporary harmonic edge. The arrangement features lush harmonies, exciting horn lines, and a driving rhythm section that will captivate audiences in concert halls, jazz festivals, and upscale club venues. Amy's arrangement maintains a bright, medium-up swing tempo, ideal for showcasing ensemble precision and individual improvisation. While the composer is unknown, the enduring popularity of "Down With Love" as a jazz standard ensures its recognition. The chart includes a featured vocal part, suitable for a male vocalist in the style of Michael Bublé, and offers ample opportunity for instrumental solos within a clearly defined structure.