My Heart Stood Still (L.Niehaus)

Elevate your ensemble with "My Heart Stood Still," a sophisticated jazz standard expertly arranged by Lennie Niehaus for Stan Kenton's legendary Big Band. This 60-page sheet music package offers an advanced, swinging rendition, perfect for seasoned big bands seeking to capture the iconic Kenton sound. Niehaus’s arrangement showcases a rich harmonic palette, characteristic of the Kenton era, blending lush voicings with driving rhythmic patterns that evoke a medium-swing tempo feel. The arrangement features meticulously crafted individual parts for Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums, ensuring a full and balanced sound. While a score is not included, the parts are clearly notated for ease of reading and rehearsal. Originally a show tune from the 1927 musical "A Connecticut Yankee," "My Heart Stood Still" became a beloved standard, interpreted by countless jazz artists. Niehaus’s arrangement for Kenton brings a distinctive big band energy to this classic, incorporating dynamic contrasts and ensemble passages that build to exciting climaxes.