Goodnight, Laura (Jazz Ens Gr. 4.5)

Visit the Golden Age of Big Bands with this medium-tempo dance number in the 1940s style of Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman. Both players and listeners will enjoy the memorable melody and lush harmonies floating over the Swing-era rhythm section.

Genre: Jazz Ensemble | # of Players: Standard
Series: Diamond Jazz Series
Level: 4.5 | Duration: 3:35

Instrumentation
Flute [optional]
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone 1
Tenor Saxophone 2
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
B-flat Trumpet 4

Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone

Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drum Set

Program Notes
Goodnight, Laura is a classic Big Band dance tune in the style of Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman. A memorable melody is stated as an alto sax solo before recurring in section unisons over lush idiomatic Swing-era harmonies and rhythm. This chart will feature your individual sections as well as your ensemble as a whole, making it an excellent opportunity to focus on blending and balance.