Stand By Me (J.Berry)

Elevate your ensemble's repertoire with John Berry's masterful big band arrangement of "Stand By Me," transforming Ben E. King's timeless 1961 classic into a sophisticated jazz showstopper. This arrangement, a testament to Berry's innovative approach, reimagines the iconic R&B standard with a vibrant, soulful swing feel, making it an essential addition for advanced high school, college, and professional big bands. The original composition, co-written by King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller, is celebrated for its enduring melody and universal message of solidarity, here reinterpreted through a rich harmonic lens. Berry’s arrangement features lush voicings, exciting brass lines that punctuate with precision, and a captivating rhythmic drive that maintains the original’s infectious groove while imbuing it with a contemporary jazz sensibility. This 51-page product includes all individual parts for a standard big band instrumentation: 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, and Drums.