One O'Clock Jump (E.Wilkins)

Experience the timeless swing of Count Basie with Ernie Wilkins' classic big band arrangement of "One O'Clock Jump." This authentic chart, meticulously crafted for a full 17-piece jazz orchestra, delivers the iconic sound and energy needed for a show-stopping performance. Wilkins' arrangement captures the essence of this seminal jazz standard, presenting a medium-difficulty chart suitable for both advanced educational ensembles and professional big bands. The composition, originally a 12-bar blues, is presented here with its characteristic medium swing tempo feel, driving rhythmic patterns, and accessible harmonic style, making it an ideal opener or feature piece for concerts, festivals, and dance events. This arrangement of "One O'Clock Jump" features the standard big band instrumentation: Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums.