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Here is the rousing King Porter Stomp - the Fletcher Henderson arrangement for the Benny Goodman Orchestra, featuring solos for Trumpet, Trombone and Clarinet. All the original solos are written out, including Benny's extended Clarinet solo, thought the chords are included should your players wish to improvise. This chart is written for Clarinet, 2 Altos, 2 Tenors and has been augmented up to 8 brass form the original 5. This is a fine chart from the time when the Goodman band regularly topped the polls and Benny was 'King of Swing'. Technically not too demanding for the band, precision with the articulattions and phrasing is needed if you wish to reproduce the authentic feel. Duration 3' 15' Grade: Medium

Possibly the most famous number from the Benny Goodman Orchestra, this arrangement is trued to the original, with the extra addition of a solo clarinet passage with drum backing just before the ff tutti last 16 bars. Goodman often had only 5 brass in his band, 3 trumpets and 2 trombones. This version is for 8 brass. The Saxes are: Lead Clarinet; 2 Altos and 2 Tenors. A stunning opening number for featuring your drummer and clarinetist. Duration 4'10' Grade: Medium/Advanced