It's All Right with Me: Score
Words and music by Cole Porter / arr. Alan Baylock
Grade: 3 (Medium)
Item: 00-PR-0005792
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Description
This chart has a contemporary half-time funk feel played around half note=96 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to written B-flat, a suggested written alto sax solo, the initial melody is stated by trombones and then bounces to each section. (3:36)
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Additional Details
Series:
Jazz Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
102
SKU:
00-PR-0005792
More about this title
About the Composer: Cole Porter
Cole Porter (1891-1964) composed some of the most sophisticated and witty popular songs of the twentieth century. His melodies are singable yet harmonically adventurous, and his lyrics marry clever wordplay with genuine emotional depth. Porter's standards remain essential repertoire for jazz ensembles because they reward both straightforward interpretation and creative reharmonization.
Why we love this
Alan Baylock's arrangement captures the groove and sass of a Porter standard while giving your ensemble room to breathe and stretch into the funk pocket. The half-time feel keeps the energy grounded without sacrificing the sophisticated harmony that makes Porter tick, and the sectional passes on the melody ensure everyone gets a moment in the spotlight.
What to expect
Relaxed and propulsive all at once. The half-time funk feel creates a spacious groove that lets the Porter melody float through without rushing, while the contemporary reharmonization keeps the sound fresh and engaged. There's a cool, understated confidence here that invites the ensemble to find the swagger in the swing.
Who it's for
Jazz ensembles at the Grade 3 level looking for a chart that swings with contemporary flavor while honoring a timeless song. Directors programming festivals or contests will find a piece that sits comfortably in the middle of the ensemble's range and reads clearly without sacrificing musicianship.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the half-time funk pocket in rehearsal before worrying about tempo precision; locking the subdivision and feel matters more than click-track accuracy at half note=96.
- Balance the trombone statement of the melody against the harmonic backdrop so the tune cuts through without the rest of the band having to pull back.
- Frame the alto sax solo carefully with the rhythm section; this is the moment for conversation, not accompaniment, so let the soloist breathe and respond to the harmonic foundation.
How to use it
This chart works well as a contrasting element in a program built around more uptempo swing tunes or Latin charts. Its moderate tempo and accessible solo passage also make it an excellent teaching piece for ensembles working on jazz articulation and phrasing while still delivering something audiences recognize and enjoy.
Skills your students will build
- Half-time funk groove and subdivision feel
- Sectional melody trading and call-and-response
- Jazz solo accompaniment and comping sensitivity
- Lead trumpet range management through written B-flat
- Stylistic interpretation of a standard arrangement