Kansas City Shout (E.Wilkins)

Bring the vibrant energy of a jazz standard to your stage with E. Wilkins' dynamic big band arrangement of "Kansas City Shout." This professional chart, complete with a full score, delivers an authentic sound perfect for high school, college, or professional ensembles. Its classic style and energetic scoring guarantee a captivating performance. This arrangement captures the quintessential Kansas City big band sound, characterized by its driving swing feel, blues-inflected harmonies, and call-and-response patterns between sections. While the original composer is unknown, the piece embodies the spirit of the historic Kansas City jazz scene. The "easy" difficulty rating makes it accessible for developing ensembles, yet its sophisticated voicings and rhythmic intricacies provide ample musical depth for more experienced groups. This comprehensive big band chart, spanning 90 pages, includes parts for Alto Saxophone 1 & 2, Tenor Saxophone 1 & 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, 2, 3 & 4, Trombone 1, 2, 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums.