King of Swing
Written by Scotty Morris
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Bring the energy of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s “King of Swing” to your jazz band with this exciting arrangement.
Packed with audience appeal, this chart features a variety of solo and ensemble moments that showcase the full ensemble. The arrangement opens with a featured trumpet plunger solo, followed by full-band vocals that capture the spirit of the original recording. Additional highlights include a piano solo, a Harmon trumpet solo, and a 32-bar open solo section that can be repeated to accommodate multiple improvisers.
Perfect for high school and college jazz bands, this arrangement is well-suited for concerts, festivals, swing dances, and featured performances. With exciting ensemble writing and plenty of opportunities for individual musicians to shine, King of Swing is sure to be a crowd favorite.
Instrumentation
Conductors Score, 2 Alto Sax, 2 Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, Electric Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums.