Description

About 12:00am — The Complete 9-Chart Little Big Band Collection

Arrangements & Original Compositions by Bill Fulton

Bring the power, color, and punch of a full 17-piece big band to a versatile small-ensemble format. About 12:00am gathers all 9 of Bill Fulton’s acclaimed little big band arrangements and original compositions into one complete, performance-ready PDF digital bundle.

Whether you’re running a professional gigging ensemble, a university jazz band, or a high-level community group, this collection delivers dense, sophisticated voicings, driving grooves, and flexible soloist sections—without requiring a full 17-member lineup.

Why Bandleaders Love This Collection

• Full Big Band Sound, Streamlined Lineup: Expertly voiced to create a massive, lush sonic footprint using a 6-horn front line and full rhythm section.
• Pro-Grade Engraving & Parts: Clean, readable concert scores and meticulously prepared individual parts with clear layout, sensible page turns, and precise articulation markers.
• Diverse Musical Palette: A rich mix of contemporary fusion, tight funk, swing, modern straight-ahead jazz, and evocative ballad writing.
• Solos Built for Bandstand Versatility: Flexible solo sections featuring both written-out solos and standard chord changes with guide tones for improvisers of all levels.

What’s Included in the Bundle

You’ll receive full scores and complete part suites for all 9 original arrangements and compositions:

1. Shizzle Dizzle — A funky groove will get you moving in this original Bill Fulton composition. Your audience will have a hard time staying in their seats when they hear the “hook” section!
2. Somewhere in September — Straight 8ths medium tempo with engaging harmonic structures and solo changes for piano and tenor sax.
3. Bolvia — High energy Latin jazz arrangement of the well-known standard by Cedar Walton. This features an exciting shout chorus alternating with drum solo. And a surprise ending!
4. Girl Of The Moment — Experience the lush sound of Bill Fulton’s “Girl of the Moment” with its soprano sax lead and smooth jazz feel.
5. Straight No Chaser — A straightforward (pun intended) uptempo swing arrangement of Thelonious Monk’s iconic jazz standard.
6. Nighthawks — A 3/4 funk feel is what drives this original composition by Bill Fulton. It was originally written for a tv pilot in the early 90s
7. About 12:00am (‘Round Midnight) — The title track: From the Bill Fulton 2009 CD release “About 12:00am” (‘Round Midnight). Starts with a rubato piano solo and kicks into a high energy Latin jazz groove that provides a new approach to the beautiful jazz ballad by Thelonious Monk. An extended solo section and shout chorus are featured.
8. Lights — Experience the emotion and smooth jazz funk of Bill Fulton’s “Lights” little big band arrangement from his 2009 CD release. Captivating alto sax and bass sections add depth to this masterful composition, inspired by Dave Grusin’s work.
9. Sleeps With The Dishes — You will enjoy the complex horn voicings and 5/4 meter that propels this jazz fusion composition into oblivion. Solo section in 3/4.

Instant Digital Delivery

Upon purchase, you will receive immediate access to high-resolution, printable PDF files including:

• Full Master Conductor Scores
• Individual Instrument Parts (Score-ready & print-formatted 8.5″ x 11″ or 9″ x 12″)

Elevate your band’s library today with the complete About 12:00am collection.

Instrumentation:

• Alto sax
• Tenor sax
• Trumpet
• Trombone
• Guitar
• Piano/Keyboard
• Bass
• Drums