Floatation (L.Hooper)

Enrich your big band's library with Les Hooper's sophisticated arrangement of "Floatation," a captivating jazz standard perfect for showcasing your ensemble's capabilities. This meticulously crafted 48-page chart for big band presents a medium-difficulty work, ideal for both educational and professional settings, from high school jazz festivals to professional concert halls. Hooper’s arrangement of "Floatation" features a swinging, medium-tempo feel, characterized by its accessible yet harmonically rich voicings. The rhythmic patterns are engaging and idiomatic, providing a solid foundation for the ensemble while allowing individual sections to shine. 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, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums, ensuring a full and vibrant sound. This arrangement of "Floatation" thoughtfully balances ensemble passages with opportunities for improvisation, featuring clearly marked solo sections that allow your featured players to express themselves within Hooper's expertly constructed framework.