There Will Never Be Another You little big band arrangement by Bill Fulton

Description

There Will Never Be Another You little big band arrangement by Bill Fulton brings a fresh ensemble approach to one of the enduring standards of the jazz repertoire. Written for four horns and rhythm section, the chart combines distinctive orchestration, changing grooves, rhythmic interplay, and unexpected meter changes.

The arrangement gives the musicians plenty to engage with while retaining the character of this familiar jazz standard. Rather than relying on one texture throughout, the writing uses the available instrumentation to create contrast and momentum. As a result, the chart offers both musical variety for the audience and an interesting ensemble experience for the players.

There Will Never Be Another You Little Big Band Arrangement

This version is scored for alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, guitar, piano or keyboard, bass, and drums. The four-horn lineup provides a compact little big band sound while keeping the ensemble practical for groups that do not use a full big band instrumentation.

In addition, the arrangement incorporates rhythmic changes and ensemble interaction that move beyond a straightforward reading of the tune. The shifting grooves and meter changes give the chart its own identity. Meanwhile, the horn writing allows the saxophones and brass to function as a cohesive section over the rhythm section.

Instrumentation for This Little Big Band Chart

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

A Jazz Standard with a Fresh Ensemble Treatment

Composed by Harry Warren with lyrics by Mack Gordon, “There Will Never Be Another You” dates from 1942 and later became a widely performed jazz standard. You can read more about the song’s history at JazzStandards.com.

Bill Fulton’s arrangement approaches the tune from the perspective of a contemporary small jazz ensemble. Consequently, the chart can work well for bands that want the impact of arranged horn writing without the personnel requirements of a traditional large jazz orchestra.

Explore More Little Big Band Arrangements

If this instrumentation fits your ensemble, browse more little big band arrangements and charts by Bill Fulton. You can also contact Bill Fulton Music with questions about available arrangements and instrumentation.

This There Will Never Be Another You little big band arrangement offers an engaging combination of jazz writing, rhythmic variety, and compact horn-section scoring for musicians looking for something beyond a conventional treatment of the standard.

Instrumentation:

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

Genre: jazz, latin