Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (R.Sousa)

Ignite your big band with this stunning jazz arrangement of "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," expertly crafted by Rocha Sousa for a full big band ensemble. This 33-page chart delivers a sophisticated, swing-infused rendition perfect for captivating audiences, drawing inspiration from the lush, smooth orchestral jazz style popularized by Ray Conniff. The arrangement maintains a medium difficulty, making it accessible for both advanced high school and collegiate ensembles, as well as professional big bands. Each individual part is meticulously notated, ensuring your musicians can effortlessly achieve that classic, rich big band sound. This arrangement of Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach's timeless standard, "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," originally from the 1933 musical Roberta, is reimagined with a gentle, flowing swing tempo feel. Sousa's harmonic style incorporates rich, close-voiced voicings in the brass and saxophones, creating a warm and enveloping soundscape. The rhythmic patterns are generally smooth and legato, emphasizing the melodic beauty of the original composition, with subtle syncopation adding a jazz sensibility without disrupting the elegant flow.