Puttin' On the Ritz

An arrangement of a classic of jazz literature with a big-noise groove adapted for middle or high school ensembles. A driving rhythm‑section groove launches into a trombone feature before the saxes take the melody with hits from the brass. A flexible solo section follows for alto, tenor, trumpet, or trombone, capped by a key change and a bluesy close. A reliable choice for reinforcing swing feel and engaging section interplay.