Lover Come Back To Me (A.Dedrick)

Elevate your big band’s repertoire with Art Dedrick’s classic arrangement of "Lover Come Back To Me." This 24-page sheet music package, designed for a standard big band instrumentation including four trumpets, four trombones (with a bass trombone part), five saxophones, and a full rhythm section, offers a sophisticated and swinging interpretation of this jazz standard. Dedrick's masterful scoring presents the timeless melody with rich, accessible harmonies and exciting brass figures, ensuring a captivating performance for audiences and a rewarding experience for musicians. The arrangement is characterized by a medium tempo feel, allowing for clear articulation and rhythmic precision, with sections that highlight both the full ensemble’s power and the individual sections' expressive capabilities. While the composer is unknown, the piece itself is a cornerstone of the jazz standard repertoire, making this arrangement a valuable addition for both educational and professional big bands. This arrangement is ideal for a variety of performance contexts, from high school jazz festivals and university concerts to professional club engagements and formal events.