Softly, As Is A Morning Sunrise (D.Wolpe)

Elevate your big band’s repertoire with Dave Wolpe’s masterful advanced arrangement of the jazz standard "Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise." This 52-page chart, featuring a full set of 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, Drums, and Guitar, delivers a sophisticated jazz experience. Wolpe’s signature style expertly blends rich, contemporary harmonic voicings with an exciting, driving rhythmic feel, perfect for showcasing your ensemble's talent. While the original composition dates back to Sigmund Romberg and Oscar Hammerstein II's 1928 operetta "The New Moon," Wolpe reimagines this timeless melody with a modern big band sensibility, transforming it into a dynamic jazz standard. This arrangement is characterized by its engaging ensemble passages, punctuated by opportunities for improvised solos, typically over a walking bass line and swinging drum patterns, providing both individual expression and cohesive group interplay.