Kansas City (J.Berry)

Swing into action with John Berry's dynamic big band arrangement of "Kansas City"! This 36-page chart captures the iconic jazz style, delivering that classic, foot-tapping feel your ensemble craves. Designed for a standard big band instrumentation including five saxophones (Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax), four trumpets, four trombones (Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone), and a full rhythm section (Piano, Bass, Drums), this arrangement is a vibrant interpretation of the jazz standard "Kansas City." While the composer is listed as unknown for this specific arrangement, "Kansas City" is a well-known blues-based tune, often associated with the Kansas City jazz scene of the 1930s and 40s, embodying the infectious swing rhythms and blues harmonies characteristic of the era. This medium-difficulty arrangement features exciting soli sections that provide engaging interplay between instrument families, powerful brass hits that punctuate the musical phrases, and a driving rhythm section that will engage both musicians and audiences.