King Porter Stomp Little Big Band

Description

King Porter Stomp for Little Big Band

By Jelly-Roll Morton

Arr. Eddie Lewis

If I’m not mistaken, King Porter Stomp was the first chart I wrote for Ben Pokluda for our Jazz Forever project. Jazz Forever was a band, lead by Ben, with me as it’s music director. I wrote ALL the charts for the band (over 120 charts) and MCed the concerts and produced the five recordings.

This chart is an arrangement based on a Bob Crosby transcription. King Porter Stomp is one of those tunes that keeps resurfacing every time the jazz style gets a new facelift. The Bob Crosby treatment was one of the first to begin this tradition. I think it’s from the 1940’s.

This piece is very exciting. The opening riff in the saxes with the rhythmic trumpet solo over the top is akin to a majestic fanfare, drawing the audience’s attention to the band before the tune gets underway.

The entire piece is a joy for those who love fast, syncopated rhythms. I think in the good ol’ days we would have called this a “barn burner”.

Trumpet Pro Skill Level

The Trumpet Pro Skill Level is basically what it sounds like. This is a professional level arrangement. You could do it with a college ensemble or a very, very good high school group, but it really is meant for professional players.

King Porter Stomp Play-Along

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If you are interested in play-along videos, then the best way to access Eddie Lewis’ is on our other website, EddieLewis.com.