Surreptitious big band arrangement by Bill Fulton

Description

Bring high-octane energy to your jazz ensemble with the Surreptitious big band arrangement by Bill Fulton. Originally composed by jazz legend Jeff Lorber for his acclaimed album He Had a Hat, this vibrant jazz-funk masterpiece has been expertly transformed into a full-scale big band chart. Perfect for university ensembles, professional groups, and advanced high school bands, this arrangement delivers tight funk grooves and rich horn voicing.

Instrumentation for this Surreptitious Big Band Arrangement

This chart is scored for standard 17-piece big band instrumentation (5/4/4/4 rhythm section):

• 5 Saxophones (Alto 1, Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Baritone)
• 4 Trumpets
• 4 Trombones
• Guitar
• Piano / Keyboard
• Electric Bass
• Drums

Why Add This Funk Chart to Your Library?

Bill Fulton’s arrangement preserves the sophisticated groove of the original Jeff Lorber composition while expanding the harmonic texture for 13 horns. Consequently, your ensemble gets to perform a fresh, modern jazz-funk arrangement that engages both the musicians and the audience.

First, the rhythm section locks down an infectious contemporary funk groove. Meanwhile, the horn sections trade punchy brass hits and intricate woodwind passages. In addition, the open solo sections give your featured soloists plenty of room to stretch out over compelling chord changes. As a result, this chart makes an outstanding opener or centerpiece for any concert performance.

Instant PDF Delivery & Print-Ready Score

When you purchase the Surreptitious big band arrangement, you receive high-resolution, print-ready PDF files. You will instantly get the conductor’s full score along with individual instrument parts, so your band can start rehearsing immediately.

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Instrumentation:

• 5 Saxes
• 4 Trumpets
• 4 Trombones
• Guitar
• Piano/Keyboard
• Electric Bass
• Drums

Genre: jazz/funk