The Shadow Of Your Smile (B.Myagkov)

Boris Myagkov’s big band arrangement of Johnny Mandel’s enduring classic, "The Shadow Of Your Smile," offers a sophisticated and expressive jazz vocal interpretation, ideal for professional ensembles and advanced collegiate groups. This medium-difficulty arrangement captures the timeless beauty of the original while infusing it with lush, contemporary big band voicings. The harmonic style is rich and nuanced, utilizing extensions and alterations characteristic of modern jazz, providing a captivating backdrop for the vocalist. The tempo maintains a relaxed, ballad-like feel, allowing for ample expressive freedom, while the rhythmic patterns in the accompaniment provide a gentle, swinging pulse without overpowering the melodic line. This 26-page full score arrangement is meticulously crafted, featuring a standard big band instrumentation of five saxophones (two altos, two tenors, one baritone), four trumpets, four trombones (three tenors, one bass), and a full rhythm section (guitar, piano, bass, drums). It includes an open solo section, typically for a tenor saxophone or trumpet, allowing for improvisation over the familiar chord changes.