Idaho (C.O'Farrill)

Immerse your big band in the quintessential swing of Count Basie's legendary arrangement of "Idaho (C. O'Farrill)," a timeless jazz standard composed by Jesse Stone. This medium-difficulty chart, originally crafted by Basie himself, captures the electrifying energy and sophisticated harmonic language characteristic of his iconic orchestra. The arrangement features a driving, medium-up tempo feel, propelled by a walking bass line and swinging drum patterns that define the Basie sound. Expect rich, four-part trumpet and three-part trombone voicings, expertly balanced with a five-piece saxophone section, including two altos, two tenors, and a baritone. The harmonic style is rooted in classic swing era progressions, offering a blend of accessible yet engaging chord changes. This full instrumentation, encompassing Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums, ensures an authentic and powerful performance.