Lollipop (D.Lieb)

D. Lieb’s big band arrangement of the jazz standard "Lollipop" offers a delightful and accessible chart for your ensemble, perfect for high school or college groups. This rendition of Beverly Ross's iconic tune infuses a playful, medium-swing feel, making it an excellent choice for a variety of performance settings, from school concerts and jazz festivals to community events and casual gigs. The arrangement maintains a classic big band instrumentation, featuring five saxophones (two altos, two tenors, one baritone), four trumpets, four trombones (three tenors, one bass), and a full rhythm section (guitar, piano, bass, drums). Musically, D. Lieb’s "Lollipop" is characterized by its bright, consonant harmonic language, typical of a professional-sounding yet approachable jazz standard. The rhythmic patterns are engaging but not overly complex, ensuring that the chart is largely sight-readable for intermediate players while still providing a satisfying challenge. The arrangement includes well-crafted solo sections, offering improvisational opportunities for multiple soloists, often over familiar chord changes, which is ideal for developing musicians.