The Cheshire Cat Walk (J.Chattaway)

Ignite your big band's performance with Jay Chattaway's electrifying arrangement of "The Cheshire Cat Walk," famously performed by Maynard Ferguson. This 39-page jazz chart delivers a high-energy, contemporary sound, perfect for showcasing your ensemble's virtuosity. Composed and arranged by Jay Chattaway, this jazz standard is a medium-difficulty piece that features intricate horn lines and driving rhythms, characteristic of the fusion-influenced big band jazz of its era. The arrangement is scored for a full big band instrumentation including five trumpets, four trombones (with a bass trombone part), five saxophones (two alto, two tenor, one baritone), piano, bass, drums, and guitar. Musicians will appreciate the clear, well-articulated parts that facilitate efficient rehearsal and performance. "The Cheshire Cat Walk" is an ideal selection for a variety of performance contexts, from high school and collegiate jazz ensembles to professional big bands. Its dynamic contrasts and engaging rhythmic patterns, often featuring a driving funk or rock-influenced groove, make it a crowd-pleaser for concerts, jazz festivals, and competitions.