Shizzle Dizzle little big band arrangement by Bill Fulton

Description

From the Bill Fulton 2009 cd release “About 12:00am.” A funky groove will get you moving in this original Bill Fulton composition. The title was inspired by Snoop Dogg lingo a few years back. Your audience will have a hard time staying in their seats when they hear the “hook” section!

Shizzle Dizzle Little Big Band Chart

Shizzle Dizzle little big band chart is an original composition and arrangement by Bill Fulton. Written for a compact jazz ensemble, the chart combines the energy and color of big band writing with the flexibility of a smaller horn section.

The arrangement gives directors and musicians a way to perform contemporary jazz material without requiring a full traditional big band. As a result, it can work well for smaller jazz ensembles, professional groups, rehearsal bands, concerts, and other situations where a strong horn sound is wanted with fewer players.

About the Shizzle Dizzle Little Big Band Chart

Bill Fulton approaches the little big band as an ensemble with its own musical identity. Rather than simply reducing a conventional big band score, the writing takes advantage of the more exposed nature of a smaller horn section. Each instrumental line therefore plays an important role in the overall sound.

At the same time, the arrangement maintains the punch, harmonic color, and ensemble interaction associated with larger jazz groups. The rhythm section provides the foundation while the horns supply melodic statements, backgrounds, ensemble passages, and contrasting textures.

Because fewer horns are involved, individual articulation and phrasing become especially important. Consequently, the musicians can shape the arrangement with considerable clarity and personality.

Contemporary Jazz Writing for Little Big Band

Shizzle Dizzle reflects Bill Fulton’s interest in writing original music for practical performing ensembles. The arrangement emphasizes musical variety while keeping the sound centered on a compact jazz instrumentation.

Moreover, the smaller format can be useful for bands that want substantial ensemble writing but do not regularly have enough musicians for a standard big band. The result is a chart that bridges the space between a small jazz group and a full jazz orchestra.

Explore More Arrangements by Bill Fulton

If you are looking for additional music for this instrumentation, browse the little big band arrangements and charts available from Bill Fulton. You can also explore the big band arrangements and charts for music written for larger jazz ensembles.

For additional information about jazz ensemble instrumentation and the history of the big band tradition, visit the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s Duke Ellington Collection.

Shizzle Dizzle by Bill Fulton

The Shizzle Dizzle little big band chart offers an original piece for musicians who enjoy contemporary jazz writing and colorful ensemble textures. With its compact instrumentation and big-band-inspired approach, it provides another option for directors and performers seeking distinctive music for a smaller jazz ensemble.

Instrumentation:

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

Genre: jazz, funk