When You're Smiling (A.Dedrick)

Art Dedrick's big band arrangement of "When You're Smiling" offers a classic, swinging interpretation of this beloved jazz standard, originally composed by Larry Shay. This easy-difficulty vocal chart is meticulously crafted for a feature vocalist, making it an excellent choice for high school, college, and professional big bands seeking a lively and engaging performance piece. The arrangement captures a bright, moderate swing tempo feel, characterized by a buoyant rhythmic drive and accessible harmonic progressions that are both historically informed and appealing to modern audiences. Its instrumentation includes a standard big band lineup: 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. Dedrick's arrangement of "When You're Smiling" provides a quintessential big band experience, featuring well-voiced ensemble passages that support the vocalist without overpowering.