Any Old Time

Here is one of Artie Shaw's biggest early hits. Recorded in 1938 with vocalist Billie Holiday, and then later on with Helen Forrest, this is a nice clarinet feature in addition to a vocal chart. The arrangement (by Jerry Gray) begins in F for a chorus and then modulates to C for the vocal part. The chart then goes to Ab for the last section. This is not really a demanding chart but does call for a technically proficient clarinetist. Shaw's clarinet parts are written out in full (on Alto 1) as well as the 8-bar tenor solo. Chord changes have been provided in the event that the players would rather improvise. This chart was originally written for 3 trumpets and 2 trombones, but it has been adapted for 8 brass. Also, the baritone sax doubles on Alto for most of the arrangement.
Ranges:
- Trumpet 1: to high C
- Trombone 1: to high B flat
- Vocal Key: C