One Foot In The Groove (A.Shaw)

Immerse your big band in the quintessential swing era sound with Artie Shaw's original arrangement of his own composition, "One Foot In The Groove." This medium-difficulty jazz standard chart, expertly crafted by Shaw himself, showcases his signature blend of melodic sophistication and rhythmic drive. The arrangement features a moderate swing tempo feel, characterized by walking bass lines, driving drum patterns, and harmonically rich brass and saxophone voicings typical of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Expect classic call-and-response figures between sections, dynamic contrasts ranging from subtle piano and guitar accompaniment to full-ensemble tutti passages, and a vibrant, infectious energy that is instantly recognizable as Artie Shaw. The instrumentation includes Alto Saxophone 1 & 2, Tenor Saxophone 1 & 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums, providing a complete and authentic big band experience. This 24-page arrangement, complete with all individual parts (score not included), is ideal for a variety of performance contexts.