I Got Plenty O' Nuttin' (M.Lewis)

Elevate your big band’s repertoire with Mike Lewis’s vibrant advanced-level arrangement of George Gershwin’s iconic “I Got Plenty O’ Nuttin’,” a quintessential jazz standard from the American folk opera *Porgy and Bess*. This 51-page package, complete with individual parts for a full big band instrumentation including four trumpets, four trombones (with bass trombone), five saxophones (two altos, two tenors, baritone), piano, bass, and drums, delivers an authentic, swinging jazz experience. Lewis’s masterful charts capture the song’s optimistic spirit and infectious rhythm, presenting rich harmonies and exciting voicings that will engage both musicians and audiences. The arrangement features a medium-swing tempo feel, characterized by a driving, yet relaxed rhythmic pulse, and incorporates sophisticated yet accessible harmonic language typical of classic big band writing. Expect expertly crafted ensemble passages that showcase the full power and blend of the sections, alongside strategically placed solo sections (specific solo instrument details are not provided but are inherent in a big band chart of this difficulty) that offer improvisational opportunities.