The Turnabout

Of all Benny Carter's small-group charts and big-band compositions, few live up to this one! Written for and recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their 1961 release The Legend, it smokes right off the top. The features include a very bright tempo, roaring full-band sections, and virtuosic demands across all sections of the band, especially the saxophone section. The solo space is for tenor saxophones 1 and 2 with individual solos, then a tenor chase that is supported by wonderful ensemble hits. Even better bands will find this full-time swinger a challenge, but it will be so worth the effort! Very highly recommended!