St.Louis Shuffle (A.Goening)

Al Goening’s dynamic big band arrangement of Fletcher Henderson’s classic jazz standard, "St. Louis Shuffle," offers a sophisticated and engaging performance piece for experienced ensembles. This professional-grade chart, presented with a full score, captures the essence of the original while infusing it with Goening's vibrant arranging style. The arrangement features rich voicings across its 17 instruments, including a full saxophone section (2 altos, 2 tenors, baritone), four trumpets, four trombones (3 tenors, 1 bass), and a complete rhythm section (guitar, piano, bass, drums). Musically, this "medium" difficulty arrangement evokes a swinging, medium-fast tempo feel, characteristic of the big band era, with a harmonic language that respects the jazz standard tradition while incorporating contemporary big band sonorities. Expect classic rhythmic patterns and ensemble interplay that will challenge and reward skilled musicians. This arrangement of "St. Louis Shuffle" is ideally suited for a variety of performance contexts, from professional big band concerts and jazz festivals to advanced high school and collegiate jazz ensemble performances.