Moten Swing
Sheet Music

Item Number: 19922174
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Ensembles
Big Band
Genres
Big Band
Swing
Levels
Advanced
Usages
School and Community
Big band - Difficult

SKU: JL.LL-1292

By Harry James. Arranged by Alan Glasscock. Swing. Published by Lush Life (JL.LL-1292).

Originally conceived as little more than a riff chart by Bennie Moten, this tune would later become a firm favorite of the Basie band. This version of Moten Swing features piano for the opening chorus before the band picks up the melody in the second chorus. Alto and tenor ad-lib solos puctuate the third chorus. The extended shout (to the finish) features some stunning dynamic contrast writing, with the band alternating 2-measure phrases (from piano to fortissimo across a 16 measure passage). The final shout builds from piano to fortissimo. Not only is this a great swing chart, it also makes a good feature for your piano player, alto 1, alto 2 and tenor 1 players. There are no sax doubles. Style: . Swing @ 135b.p.m.Ranges:Trumpets . 1-4: . F6, C6, Bb5, G5Trombones . 1-4 . C5, Ab4, Gb4, D4.