720 in the Books: 1st B-flat Trumpet

Dave Wolpe's arrangement captures the infectious energy of a Savitt composition while giving your vocalist room to shine. The two-key flexibility means you can feature singers across your ensemble, and the shout chorus and tenor sax solo provide exactly the kind of collaborative moment that makes jazz ensembles come alive in performance.

Bright, propulsive, and grounded in genuine swing. The tune invites playful phrasing from the vocalist while the ensemble keeps things grounded in the blues and boogie tradition, creating a conversation between soloist and band.

Jazz ensemble directors working with strong vocalists who want accessible, swinging repertoire that delivers on stage. This arrangement serves singers from beginner to intermediate levels and builds confidence through a supportive ensemble context.

• Balance the vocal line with the ensemble texture; the vocalist should sit on top of the groove, not buried under it. Work with your rhythm section to lock the pocket before adding fuller ensemble colors.
• Use the two keys strategically in performance or rehearsal to find the most comfortable range for your soloist's tone and phrasing. Don't assume the first key is the default.
• Highlight the shout chorus as a moment of collective energy. Make sure the ensemble attacks these sections together with rhythmic precision and dynamic lift.
• Give the tenor sax solo proper space to breathe. Coach your ensemble to lay back slightly and let the soloist command the moment.

Feature this in a jazz concert alongside other vocal features to showcase your ensemble's ability to support a vocalist. The grade 3.5 difficulty and driving rhythm make it an ideal opener or closer that energizes an audience.

• Singing over a swinging jazz groove with rhythmic precision and relaxation
• Balancing vocal soloist and ensemble texture in a jazz context
• Executing shout chorus sections with collective attack and dynamics
• Supporting a tenor saxophone solo with responsive accompaniment
• Transposing and performing in multiple keys