Fireshaker (B.Lowden)

Ignite your big band's performance with Bob Lowden’s electrifying arrangement of "Fireshaker," a dynamic jazz standard designed to captivate audiences. This meticulously crafted 49-page chart, arranged for a standard big band instrumentation including five saxophones (Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone), four trumpets, four trombones (Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone), and a full rhythm section (Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums), offers a medium difficulty level perfect for both advanced high school and collegiate ensembles, as well as professional big bands. Lowden’s arrangement masterfully balances tight ensemble passages with exhilarating solo sections, providing ample opportunity for your band's featured improvisers to shine. While the original composer of "Fireshaker" remains unknown, Lowden’s interpretation imbues the piece with a vibrant, swinging mood, characterized by an energetic tempo feel, accessible yet sophisticated harmonic language, and engaging rhythmic patterns that drive the arrangement forward.