Jiver's License (M.Albam)

Unleash the swing with Manny Albam's arrangement of "Jiver's License" for big band! This essential jazz chart, spanning 40 pages, delivers a vibrant, high-energy experience perfect for any ensemble. While the composer remains unknown, Albam's masterful arranging transforms this piece into a compelling jazz standard. The arrangement features a medium difficulty level, making it accessible for both advanced high school and collegiate ensembles, as well as professional big bands. Expect a driving, medium-fast swing tempo feel, characterized by syncopated rhythmic patterns in the brass and saxophone sections, underpinned by a walking bass line and dynamic drum accompaniment. Albam's harmonic style is rich yet idiomatic, employing classic big band voicings that are both challenging and rewarding to perform. This arrangement is scored for a full big band instrumentation: 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 score is not included, individual parts are provided, ensuring a seamless rehearsal process.