Jive At Five (J.Berry)

Immerse your big band in the iconic sound of Count Basie with this meticulously transcribed arrangement of "Jive At Five," a quintessential jazz standard co-composed by Count Basie and Harry Edison. This medium-difficulty chart, originally arranged by Basie himself, is presented for a full 17-piece big band, capturing the infectious swing and sophisticated simplicity that defined the Basie Orchestra. Experience the driving, medium-swing tempo feel that underpins Basie's signature call-and-response figures between sections, and the blues-infused harmonic language characteristic of the era. The arrangement features prominent ensemble passages, showcasing the tight voicings of the saxophone section (Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone), the brass section's powerful statements (Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone), and the rhythmic foundation laid by the Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums.