While We're Young (R.Maltby)

Immerse your big band in the sophisticated charm of R. Maltby's advanced arrangement of Alec Wilder's timeless "While We're Young." This captivating jazz waltz, originally popularized by artists like Tony Bennett and Peggy Lee, is reimagined for the full expressive power of a big band, offering a truly elegant addition to any ensemble's repertoire. Maltby's masterful touch is evident in the lush, harmonically rich voicings and the flowing melodic lines that characterize this piece. The arrangement maintains a graceful, moderate waltz tempo throughout, allowing for expressive phrasing and dynamic contrasts that build from tender introspection to full ensemble swells. Expect a blend of traditional big band voicings with contemporary harmonic sensibilities, creating a sound that is both classic and fresh. This 52-page arrangement provides a comprehensive set of parts for a standard big band instrumentation, including 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, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Guitar.