I'Ve Got You Under My Skin (J.Farley)

Elevate your big band's repertoire with John Farley's captivating arrangement of the jazz standard "I've Got You Under My Skin." This sophisticated jazz chart, 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, delivers a classic swing feel. Farley’s masterful scoring provides rich, harmonically interesting voicings and dynamic interplay, ensuring an engaging and polished performance. The arrangement maintains a medium difficulty, making it accessible for both advanced high school and collegiate ensembles, as well as professional big bands. It features well-crafted ensemble passages that highlight the full power and blend of the sections, alongside opportunities for improvised solos, typically over the tune's established chord changes, though specific solo sections are integrated into the chart's structure. The rhythmic patterns are characteristic of the swing era, emphasizing a driving yet relaxed feel.