Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams (J.Farley)

Immerse your big band in the timeless allure of "Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams" with this captivating arrangement by John Farley. This 23-page jazz chart, designed for standard big band instrumentation including four trumpets, four trombones (with bass trombone), five saxophones, piano, bass, and drums, offers a medium difficulty level suitable for both experienced high school and collegiate ensembles, as well as professional big bands seeking a polished addition to their repertoire. Farley's expert scoring breathes new life into this beloved jazz standard, originally composed by Harry Barris, Billy Moll, and Ted Koehler in 1931. While the original composition emerged from the Tin Pan Alley era, Farley’s arrangement reinterprets it with a sophisticated, swinging big band aesthetic, perfect for concert performances, jazz festivals, or elegant dinner engagements. This arrangement of "Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams" delivers a classic, sophisticated feel, characterized by rich, full-ensemble harmonies and engaging rhythmic patterns that evoke the golden age of big band jazz.