Late In The Evening (E.Burger)

Ignite your big band with Eric Burger's scorching salsa arrangement of "Late In The Evening," a vibrant reinterpretation of Paul Simon's iconic jazz standard, expertly crafted for a full 17-piece ensemble. This dynamic chart is guaranteed to get audiences dancing, making it an ideal choice for professional big bands and advanced collegiate ensembles seeking a high-energy, crowd-pleasing performance piece for festivals, concerts, or dance events. Burger’s arrangement imbues Simon’s familiar melody with a lively salsa feel, characterized by syncopated rhythmic patterns and a driving, medium-fast tempo. The harmonic language remains accessible yet engaging, employing colorful jazz voicings that support the Latin groove. The arrangement for "Late In The Evening (E.Burger)" features a traditional big band instrumentation including five saxophones (two alto, two tenor, one baritone), four trumpets, four trombones (three tenor, one bass), and a full rhythm section (guitar, piano, bass, drums). It showcases well-developed ensemble passages that highlight the full power and precision of the big band, interspersed with opportunities for improvisation.