Benny Goodman
Swingtime in the Rockies
Benny Goodman
Swingtime in the Rockies
- Instrumentation Jazz Ensemble
- Artist Benny Goodman
- Editor Myles Collins
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Lush Life Music
- Order no. LLM1259
Description:
Swingtime in the Rockies is a fast-paced (240 bpm) swing chart in riff style from the earlier days of the Goodman band. We have augmented the Brass from the original 5 to 8 voices to suit a standard 5444 big band line-up. The Reeds are scored for CAATT throughout, and the Goodman solos are written out in full too. Aside from the Clarinet, the only other solo is taken by Trumpet 2 and is written out 'as played' by Harry James. This is not the easiest chart to play, as nimble fingers are needed to keep the chart tidy at this tempo.