Lester Leaps In (J.Farley)

Immerse your big band in the electrifying energy of Count Basie's iconic arrangement of "Lester Leaps In (J.Farley)," a quintessential jazz standard composed by Lester Young. This meticulously transcribed chart, spanning 50 pages with a full score included, offers an authentic and powerful performance opportunity, capturing the swing and sophistication synonymous with the Basie orchestra. Designed for an easy difficulty level, this arrangement is ideal for both educational ensembles developing their big band repertoire and professional groups seeking a reliable, crowd-pleasing piece. The instrumentation includes Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums, providing a complete and classic big band sound. "Lester Leaps In" is renowned for its bright, up-tempo swing feel, characterized by driving rhythmic patterns in the rhythm section and crisp, articulate horn lines.