That Old Dixie Feeling (B.Lowden)

Bring the vibrant energy of a classic jazz standard to your stage with Bob Lowden's "That Old Dixie Feeling" big band arrangement. This expertly crafted 27-page score, complete with individual parts, delivers an authentic, toe-tapping experience perfect for any ensemble seeking to capture the joyful spirit of Dixieland jazz. Lowden masterfully infuses the arrangement with a buoyant, medium-swing tempo feel, characterized by syncopated rhythms and a generally bright, major-key harmonic palette that evokes the genre's characteristic optimism. The instrumentation, featuring Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums, is utilized effectively to create rich ensemble textures and dynamic contrasts, from full-band shouts to more intimate section work. This medium-difficulty arrangement is ideally suited for a variety of performance contexts, including school jazz ensembles, community big bands, and professional groups seeking a crowd-pleasing addition to their repertoire.