Hot Fun In The Summertime little big band with vocal arrangement by Bill Fulton

Description

The Hot Fun In The Summertime little big band and vocal arrangement by Bill Fulton reimagines the 1969 Sly and the Family Stone classic as a laid-back 12/8 half-time reggae groove. Written for little big band and vocal, this chart pairs a full lead vocal part with a compact six-piece horn section, making it a summer crowd-pleaser that still feels fresh on the bandstand.

What’s Inside the Hot Fun In The Summertime Little Big Band and Vocal Arrangement

This is a complete arrangement for little big band and vocal, including a full lead vocal part alongside charts for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, guitar, piano/keyboard, bass, and drums. The reggae-jazz feel keeps the rhythm section locked into a relaxed pocket while the horns trade the melody’s signature hooks.

Instrumentation

• Vocal (female vocal range)
• Alto sax
• Tenor sax
• Trumpet
• Trombone
• Guitar
• Piano/Keyboard
• Bass
• Drums

Genre and Feel

Genre tags for this little big band and vocal chart are jazz and reggae. The arrangement leans into a half-time 12/8 pulse rather than a straight-ahead swing feel, so rhythm sections should expect a groove closer to a summer reggae session than a typical big band chart.

About the Original Song

“Hot Fun in the Summertime” was originally released by Sly and the Family Stone in 1969 and remains one of the era’s most recognizable summer anthems. Bill Fulton’s little big band and vocal arrangement keeps the tune’s optimistic melody intact while giving it a new rhythmic identity for smaller horn sections.

More Little Big Band and Vocal Charts by Bill Fulton

Looking for more repertoire for a 3-6 horn lineup with vocal? Browse the full Little Big Band arrangements collection. Have questions about instrumentation or need a custom voicing? Contact Bill Fulton directly.

Download the PDF chart for the Hot Fun In The Summertime little big band and vocal arrangement today and add a reggae-flavored summer favorite to your band’s book.

Genre: reggae, jazz