I Get Around (D.Wolpe)

Dave Wolpe's "I Get Around" for big band presents an invigorating, rock-infused arrangement of The Beach Boys' iconic 1964 surf-rock hit, masterfully reimagined as a jazz standard. This dynamic chart, arranged by Dave Wolpe, transforms Brian Wilson and Mike Love's original into a compelling big band showpiece. Designed for medium-difficulty ensembles, it offers a rewarding challenge for advanced high school, collegiate, and professional jazz orchestras seeking to inject high-energy excitement into their repertoire. The arrangement maintains a driving, medium-up swing feel, punctuated by powerful horn lines and a robust rhythm section. Wolpe’s signature style is evident in the harmonically rich voicings and propulsive rhythmic patterns that characterize the ensemble passages, ensuring a captivating performance from start to finish. The 46-page score provides a comprehensive overview of the arrangement, which features a clearly delineated solo section, offering improvisational opportunities typically for trumpet and tenor saxophone, though adaptable to other instruments as desired.