920 Special (J.Farley - J.Christian)
Composed by Erskine Hawkins, William Johnson, Julian Dash
Arranged by JOHN CHRISTIAN BIG BAND (Parts & Score) 169
- Ensemble: Big Band
- Pages: 53
- Instruments (16): 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, Trombone 4, Piano, Bass, Drums
- Difficulty: advanced
- Content: Individual Parts
- Format: PDF Download (Instant)
- Price: $24.99
Ignite your big band with John Christian's masterful arrangement of "920 Special," a timeless jazz standard. This 53-page sheet music package, meticulously crafted for a standard big band instrumentation (five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, piano, bass, and drums), delivers the quintessential Count Basie swing feel. Christian's arrangement captures the original's infectious energy with crisp horn lines, a driving, medium-swing rhythm section, and harmonically rich voicings. Expect classic Basie-style call-and-response patterns between sections, punctuated by dynamic contrasts that build excitement. Solo sections are clearly delineated, providing ample opportunity for improvisation over the familiar blues-based harmonic progression, while ensemble passages showcase precision and blend. "920 Special," though its composer is unknown, gained prominence through Count Basie's iconic recordings, solidifying its place in the jazz repertoire as a vibrant, accessible standard.
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