Sir Duke

Elevate your big band’s repertoire with this advanced arrangement of Stevie Wonder's iconic jazz standard, "Sir Duke." This comprehensive 57-page package provides everything needed to bring this vibrant and sophisticated piece to life, offering an authentic and exhilarating experience for your ensemble. The arrangement captures the song's infectious groove and sophisticated harmonies, characterized by its bright, medium-fast tempo feel and a fusion of pop, funk, and jazz harmonic language. Expect syncopated rhythmic patterns throughout, driving the piece with the energy synonymous with Wonder's original. This arrangement is meticulously crafted for a full big band, including 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, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums. It features a full conductor score alongside individual, clearly notated parts designed to be rehearsal-friendly and conducive to sight-reading.