Filthy McNasty (J.LaBarbera)

Immerse your big band in the electrifying energy of Buddy Rich's iconic arrangement of "Filthy McNasty." This definitive chart, originally composed by Horace Silver, is a quintessential jazz standard, meticulously scored for a full big band. Rich's treatment transforms Silver's soulful hard bop into a powerful, high-octane performance piece, ideal for advanced ensembles seeking a challenging and profoundly rewarding experience. The arrangement maintains a medium difficulty, offering a vibrant blend of intricate ensemble passages and exhilarating solo opportunities, including dedicated sections for piano, guitar, and drums, allowing individual musicians to shine within the collective power of the big band. This arrangement of "Filthy McNasty" exudes a driving, medium-fast swing tempo feel, characterized by its infectious rhythmic patterns and sophisticated harmonic language. The instrumentation includes Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums.