I Got It Bad (D.Holt)

Elevate your big band's repertoire with D. Holt's captivating arrangement of "I Got It Bad," a timeless jazz standard. This expertly crafted chart for full big band delivers a soulful and sophisticated sound, perfect for any performance setting. The arrangement maintains a medium difficulty, making it accessible for both advanced high school and collegiate ensembles, as well as professional big bands. It evokes a classic ballad feel, characterized by rich, lush harmonies and a flowing, expressive tempo. The rhythmic patterns are designed to support the melodic lines, emphasizing a smooth, swinging quarter-note pulse in the rhythm section, while the horns provide warm, sustained chords and melodic counterpoint. This arrangement of D.E. Holt's "I Got It Bad" is meticulously notated across 48 pages, including individual parts for each instrument and a clear conductor's score. 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, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums.