I May Be Wrong little big band arrangement by Bill Fulton

Description

A short arrangement of the standard I May Be Wrong (But I Think You’re Wonderful) by Henry Sullivan and Harry Ruskin for alto sax (score says tenor but part is alto… sorry), trumpet, trombone and rhythm by Bill Fulton in 1987 for a Dick Grove School of Music assignment. This song showed up in the 1950 film Young Man With A Horn with Kirk Douglas and Lauren Bacall. Here is the scene. No solo section but you can open it up if you like.

I May Be Wrong – Jazz Standard Little Big Band Chart

This jazz standard little big band chart of I May Be Wrong (But I Think You’re Wonderful) is arranged by Bill Fulton. It is written for a compact jazz ensemble. The arrangement brings this enduring standard into a little big band setting. It combines a horn section with rhythm section for a full ensemble sound.

I May Be Wrong (But I Think You’re Wonderful) was written by Henry Sullivan and Harry Ruskin and published in 1929. Over the years, the song became part of the jazz repertoire. Many jazz and popular artists have performed it. Therefore, it gives ensembles a familiar standard arranged specifically for a smaller horn section.

A Jazz Standard Little Big Band Chart for Smaller Ensembles

Bill Fulton’s arrangement takes advantage of the flexibility of the little big band format. Rather than simply reducing a conventional big band score, the writing treats the available horns as an ensemble. As a result, the arrangement creates a substantial jazz sound with fewer horn players.

In addition, the rhythm section provides a solid foundation for the arrangement. This allows the horn writing to remain clear and focused. Consequently, the chart works well for many types of jazz groups. Professional ensembles, college groups, and community bands can all add it to their repertoire.

Classic Jazz Repertoire in a Little Big Band Setting

The song’s long history makes it a natural addition to a program of jazz standards. However, this version offers an alternative to a traditional full big band treatment. The smaller instrumentation also makes the ensemble easier to organize. At the same time, the arrangement retains the character of a horn-driven jazz group.

Moreover, musicians can explore more music in the Little Big Band Arrangements and Charts collection. The catalog includes jazz standards, original compositions, vocal arrangements, and contemporary material. Each chart is written for a compact jazz ensemble.

About I May Be Wrong

I May Be Wrong (But I Think You’re Wonderful) was introduced in the 1929 musical revue Murray Anderson’s Almanac. Since then, generations of jazz and popular artists have performed the song. It remains part of the classic American popular song repertoire.

For additional historical information, visit the I May Be Wrong song history. This reference provides more background on the composition and its writers.

Overall, this jazz standard little big band chart gives ensembles another way to perform classic American songbook material. It combines familiar repertoire with practical little big band instrumentation. You can also browse Bill Fulton’s complete little big band catalog for more downloadable arrangements, scores, and parts.

Instrumentation:

• Tenor sax
• Trumpet
• Trombone
• Guitar
• Piano/Keyboard
• Bass
• Drums

Genre: jazz