Girl of The Moment big band arrangement by Bill Fulton

Description

“Girl of The Moment” is a big band arrangement from the 2009 CD release by Bill Fulton. Featuring a soprano sax solo, this lilting, smooth jazz piece carries with it an emotion and sexiness that is sure to captivate any audience. The full big band arrangement is perfect for jazz performances.

Girl of the Moment big band arrangement by Bill Fulton brings a smooth, sophisticated jazz sound to the full big band. This original arrangement features a prominent soprano sax solo, flowing ensemble writing, and a relaxed groove that gives the music an expressive and sensual character.

Girl of the Moment Big Band Arrangement

The chart combines contemporary smooth jazz colors with traditional big band instrumentation. Rather than relying only on dense ensemble writing, the arrangement gives the music room to breathe. The soprano saxophone takes a featured role, while the surrounding horn writing adds warmth, support, and contrast.

The result works especially well for concert performances, jazz festivals, and programs that need a change of pace from harder-swinging material. Its lyrical quality gives both the soloist and the ensemble opportunities to shape phrases and create a strong musical atmosphere.

Soprano Sax Feature and Smooth Jazz Style

A featured soprano saxophone solo is one of the central elements of this Girl of the Moment big band arrangement. The solo sits naturally within the texture rather than feeling separate from the ensemble. Meanwhile, the brass and saxophone sections provide harmonic color and supporting figures around the featured player.

The chart uses the full resources of a standard big band while maintaining a smooth and accessible character. Players can focus on phrasing, dynamics, blend, and expression instead of treating the arrangement simply as a showcase for volume or technique.

Instrumentation

• 5 Saxophones: 2 Alto, 2 Tenor, 1 Baritone
• 4 Trumpets
• 4 Trombones, including Bass Trombone
• Piano
• Guitar
• Bass
• Drums

A Contemporary Big Band Chart by Bill Fulton

Bill Fulton created this arrangement for his 2009 CD release. It reflects his approach to writing for large jazz ensembles: clear melodic material, colorful voicings, featured solo space, and an emphasis on musical expression.

Ensembles looking for additional large-ensemble music can browse the big band arrangements and charts available from Bill Fulton Music. For smaller ensembles, visit the little big band arrangements collection.

For background on the development and history of big band jazz, visit the Smithsonian National Museum of American History jazz collection.

Girl of the Moment offers bands a lyrical, polished selection with a distinctive soprano sax feature and the depth of a full 5-saxophone, 4-trumpet, and 4-trombone ensemble.

Instrumentation:

• 5 Saxophones (2 Alto, 2 Tenor, 1 Baritone)
• 4 Trumpets
• 4 Trombones (including Bass Trombone)
• Piano
• Guitar
• Bass
• Drums

Genre: smooth jazz