It Ain't Necessarily So

This Gershwin classic from Porgy and Bess was arranged for Bobby McFerrin to sing with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. The main body of the arrangement cleverly uses a Reggae groove, but also retains the original dramatic moments.

Difficulty Level: medium
Lead Trumpet Range: High C#
Doubles: piccolo, flute, clarinet, bass clarinet
Solos: vocal, open
Instrumentation: 5 reeds, 4 trumpets, 3 bones, piano, bass, drums, vocal