Night and Day: Score
From Gay Divorcee
By Cole Porter / arr. Kris Berg
Grade: 3.5 (Medium)
Item: 00-PR-0006968
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Description
This standard has been arranged in a contemporary, funky groove played around 136 BPM going into a boogaloo occasionally. Lead trumpet range it to written A above the staff, and sample solos are provided for alto and tenor saxophones. The bass part is pretty funky and don't forget to check out the mellow interlude that builds into the shout chorus. Hip chart! (4:10)
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Additional Details
Series:
Jazz Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
102
SKU:
00-PR-0006968
More about this title
About the Composer: Cole Porter
Cole Porter (1891-1964) composed some of the most elegant and harmonically sophisticated popular songs of the twentieth century. His melodic gift and urbane wit made him a standard-bearer of the Great American Songbook, and his works remain central to jazz repertoire because of their harmonic richness and memorable themes.
Why we love this
Kris Berg's arrangement breathes contemporary life into this timeless Porter standard without losing its harmonic sophistication. The chart balances accessible grooves and sample solos with a genuine mellow interlude, giving your ensemble a performance that feels both modern and rooted in jazz tradition.
What to expect
Sleek and propulsive, moving through a contemporary funky groove before settling into a boogaloo pocket that lets the bass shine. The mellow interlude provides reflective contrast before the shout chorus ignites, creating a full arc that feels both grounded and energetic.
Who it's for
Jazz ensemble directors seeking a sophisticated standard that works at Grade 3.5 without oversimplifying the original harmony or style. This arrangement fits ensembles with developing soloists and solid section players who are ready for contemporary interpretations of classic material.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the bass and drums first on the funky sections; a tight, grooving foundation makes the horn lines sit naturally over the boogaloo feel.
- Balance the shout chorus so the ensemble builds energy without drowning out the lead trumpet, which reaches written A above the staff.
- Use the sample saxophone solos as learning tools for your alto and tenor players, but encourage personalizing them once the changes are secure.
- Give the mellow interlude breathing room; let the dynamics drop genuinely before rebuilding into the final chorus so the contrast lands.
How to use it
Program this as a crowd-pleasing mid-set number at jazz festivals or pops concerts where you want to show the ensemble's contemporary groove alongside their ability to handle jazz standards. At 4:10, it fits comfortably into evening concert pacing and works well alongside other uptempo pieces or as the payoff after a set of ballads.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing contemporary jazz grooves and boogaloo feels
- Interpreting sample solos and developing personal solo vocabulary
- Balancing ensemble shout sections with featured solo lines
- Dynamics and phrasing in mellow, introspective passages
- Rhythmic precision and pocket awareness at 136 BPM