Yellow Days

This Billy May arrangement of the Frank Sinatra classic as recorded with Duke Ellington is not a technically difficult arrangement; however, the Ellington band was so tight that it will take a lot of work to duplicate that sound. In fact, most of this arrangement sounds more like the Count Basie band with whom Sinatra had previously worked. There are unison lines and 8th note hits that will require attention. There is an 8-bar alto solo sandwiched between 2 ensemble sections. Alto 2 and tenor 1 both double clarinet. Lastly, the original arrangement was scored for 3 trombones and no guitar. Optional 4th trombone and guitar parts are included.