Some Like It Blues (L.Niehaus)

Immerse your big band in the quintessential sound of classic jazz with Lennie Niehaus's "Some Like It Blues," a meticulously crafted arrangement that breathes new life into the jazz standard idiom. This 37-page chart, arranged for a full big band instrumentation including Alto Sax 1 & 2, Tenor Sax 1 & 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1-4, Trombone 1-3, Bass Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums, offers a medium-difficulty challenge suitable for both advanced high school and collegiate ensembles, as well as professional groups. Niehaus, renowned for his masterful scoring techniques, delivers an arrangement characterized by its driving, medium-swing tempo feel and accessible, blues-inflected harmonic language. The rhythmic patterns are classic big band, featuring layered horn shouts, call-and-response figures, and tight ensemble voicings that are both satisfying to play and engaging for the listener. While the original composer remains unknown, Niehaus's arrangement elevates the material, providing a timeless example of big band blues. This arrangement of "Some Like It Blues" is designed to showcase the full dynamic range and improvisational capabilities of your ensemble.