JE: Begin the Beguine Cole Albert Porter / Arr. Bill Holman

As recorded on "Tonight Show Band, Vol. 1" (Amherst), Holman has set this wonderful standard in a hard-driving swing, with lots of great ensemble section writing. The piece features a challenging trumpet solo and also a tenor saxophone solo. This chart was played on-air countless times on the old Carson show. Johnny loved it, and so will you and your band. 5-5-4-4