That Old Black Magic (F.Mantooth)

Elevate your big band’s repertoire with Frank Mantooth’s advanced arrangement of the timeless jazz standard "That Old Black Magic." This sophisticated chart, originally composed by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Johnny Mercer, breathes new life into the classic tune, making it an essential addition for high school, college, and professional ensembles seeking a vibrant, swinging interpretation. Mantooth’s masterful scoring delivers a medium-up tempo feel, characterized by a driving yet nuanced rhythmic foundation, lush, modern harmonies, and intricate ensemble passages that showcase the full dynamic range of a big band. This 59-page package includes a full score and 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, Drums, and Guitar. The arrangement features exciting solo opportunities, strategically placed within the form to allow for improvisation over Mantooth’s rich harmonic voicings.