Description
An arrangement of that amazing classic funk tune sung by Al Jarreau on his legendary album “Breakin’ Away” which was released June 30, 1981.
Roof Garden little big band chart by Bill Fulton brings Al Jarreau’s classic jazz-funk song to a compact horn section with male vocal and rhythm section. Written for four horns, the arrangement gives smaller bands the punch and energy associated with a much larger ensemble.
“Roof Garden” appeared on Al Jarreau’s 1981 album Breakin’ Away. The original recording combines jazz, funk, pop, and R&B influences with Jarreau’s distinctive vocal style. This arrangement preserves that energetic character while adapting the music for a practical little big band lineup.
Roof Garden Little Big Band Chart Instrumentation
- Male vocal
- Alto sax
- Tenor sax
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Guitar
- Piano/Keyboard
- Bass
- Drums
The four-horn section uses alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone. This instrumentation creates a strong ensemble sound without requiring a full five-sax, four-trumpet, and four-trombone big band. Guitar, keyboard, bass, and drums supply the rhythmic foundation.
A Jazz-Funk Vocal Arrangement for Little Big Band
This Roof Garden little big band chart works well for bands that want contemporary jazz and funk material with a featured male vocalist. The arrangement emphasizes ensemble precision, rhythmic drive, and the interaction between the singer and horns.
The smaller instrumentation also makes the chart useful for club dates, concerts, festivals, and other performances where a full big band may not be practical. Despite the reduced horn section, the writing retains the impact and variety expected from larger jazz ensemble arranging.
About Al Jarreau’s Roof Garden
“Roof Garden” is one of the signature tracks from Al Jarreau’s Breakin’ Away album. The album was produced by Jay Graydon and featured many prominent studio musicians. You can learn more about Al Jarreau’s Breakin’ Away album on the official Al Jarreau website.
More Little Big Band Arrangements
If you are looking for more music written for compact jazz ensemble instrumentation, browse Bill Fulton Music’s Little Big Band arrangements and charts. These arrangements provide a full ensemble sound with fewer horns than a traditional big band.
Genre
Jazz funk, funk, vocal jazz.
Instrumentation:
- Vocal
- Alto sax
- Tenor sax
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Guitar
- Piano/Keyboard
- Bass
- Drums
Genre: jazz funk
Additional information
| vocal | male vocal |
|---|---|
| instrument type | little big band with vocal |
| genre | funk, jazz |
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