All of Me score (M.Albam)

Elevate your big band's repertoire with Manny Albam's iconic arrangement of "All of Me." This meticulously crafted jazz standard score, spanning 41 pages and including all individual parts, offers a sophisticated and swinging take on the timeless classic by Simons and Marks. Albam's masterful voicings and dynamic orchestration will delight musicians and audiences alike, providing an engaging challenge for experienced ensembles. This arrangement embodies a classic big band swing feel, typically performed at a medium tempo, allowing for a relaxed yet propulsive groove. Harmonically, Albam employs rich, characteristic jazz voicings that provide a lush backdrop for the melody and soloists, while rhythmic patterns emphasize a sophisticated interplay between sections. The arrangement features dedicated solo sections, offering improvisational opportunities for Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass, and Drums, allowing individual musicians to shine within the ensemble context. Ensemble passages showcase Albam's signature command of dynamic contrasts, building from subtle whispers to powerful full-band shouts, creating an engaging narrative throughout the piece.