Undecided (C.Basie)

Immerse your big band in the quintessential swing of Count Basie with this professional arrangement of Charlie Shavers' enduring jazz standard, "Undecided." This 34-page score, meticulously arranged in the iconic Basie style, delivers an authentic and exhilarating performance experience. Designed for a standard big band instrumentation including five saxophones (two alto, two tenor, one baritone), four trumpets, four trombones (three tenor, one bass), guitar, piano, bass, and drums, this medium-difficulty chart is ideal for ensembles seeking to capture the infectious rhythmic drive and sophisticated harmonic language characteristic of the Basie Orchestra. This "Undecided" arrangement showcases the Basie band's signature blend of tight ensemble passages, call-and-response figures between sections, and opportunities for improvised solos. Expect a driving medium-up tempo feel, propelled by a walking bass line and a swinging drum pattern, underpinning Basie's characteristic sparse yet impactful piano voicings.