Mustang Sally (E.Burger)

Elevate your big band's performance with Eric Burger's dynamic jazz arrangement of "Mustang Sally," a high-octane chart that reinterprets the classic rhythm and blues standard for a contemporary jazz ensemble. This arrangement, penned by Eric Burger, the original composer, maintains the iconic groove of "Mustang Sally" while infusing it with sophisticated big band voicings and energetic interplay. Designed for a medium difficulty level, it features a driving, medium-fast shuffle feel, characterized by a strong backbeat and syncopated rhythmic figures in the horn sections. The harmonic language is rooted in blues and funk, utilizing dominant seventh chords and blues scales, providing a familiar yet fresh sound. This 46-page score is meticulously crafted to engage both performers and audiences, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of performance venues, from concert halls and jazz festivals to educational big band showcases and professional club engagements. Burger's arrangement showcases exciting soli sections that allow the saxophone, trumpet, and trombone sections to shine with tightly voiced, call-and-response passages.