The Cut To The Chase (L.Barton)

Ignite your big band with Larry Barton's dynamic arrangement of "The Cut To The Chase." This exhilarating, up-tempo original composition by Larry Barton is a modern jazz standard, perfect for showcasing your ensemble's precision and soloists' flair. Designed for a full big band instrumentation including 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, and Drums, this 39-page chart delivers a medium-difficulty challenge suitable for advanced high school, collegiate, or professional big bands. Its driving rhythmic patterns and contemporary harmonic language create a sophisticated and engaging sound that will captivate audiences in concert halls, jazz festivals, or educational showcases. Barton's expert scoring ensures every section shines, featuring powerful ensemble passages punctuated by opportunities for improvised solos, typically over a clear, modern chord progression that encourages creative expression from your lead alto saxophone, trumpet, or trombone soloists.