Undecided (J.Clayton)

Elevate your ensemble’s repertoire with John Clayton’s professional-grade big band arrangement of the jazz standard "Undecided." This iconic composition, originally co-written by Charlie Shavers and Sidney Robin in 1938, gained widespread popularity through various interpretations, including the memorable vocal rendition by Nat King Cole. Clayton’s masterful 38-page chart captures the authentic, vibrant swing era sound, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for any performance, from professional concerts to advanced collegiate jazz festivals. This medium-difficulty arrangement showcases Clayton’s signature harmonic sophistication and dynamic contrasts, perfect for highlighting both the ensemble's precision and individual soloists' flair. The chart features a driving medium-up swing tempo feel, characterized by walking bass lines, syncopated brass figures, and intricate saxophone voicings that are both challenging and rewarding. Specific solo sections are clearly delineated, providing ample opportunity for improvisation over the standard chord changes.