Idaho (J.Farley)

Elevate your big band’s repertoire with John Farley’s masterful arrangement of "Idaho," an iconic jazz standard, expertly crafted to evoke the classic Count Basie sound. This comprehensive 46-page sheet music package, featuring individual parts for all instruments, delivers an authentic, swinging jazz experience perfect for intermediate to advanced ensembles. Farley’s meticulous scoring captures the vibrant energy and sophisticated harmonic language characteristic of the Basie orchestra, making it an ideal choice for concerts, jazz festivals, educational workshops, or professional club dates. This arrangement of "Idaho" is designed for a full big band instrumentation, including 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, Bass, and Drums. While the composer is listed as unknown, the tune's enduring popularity as a jazz standard ensures its recognition. Farley's arrangement emphasizes a medium-fast swing tempo, characterized by driving rhythmic patterns in the rhythm section and tightly voiced brass and saxophone sections.