Girl of the Moment little big band arrangement by Bill Fulton

Description

Experience the lush sound of Bill Fulton’s “Girl of the Moment” with its soprano sax lead and smooth jazz feel. This chart, from Fulton’s 2009 CD release, exudes emotion and sexiness with Eric Marienthal’s inspired melody and solo performance. Elevate your jazz arrangements with this unforgettable little big band arrangement.

Girl of the Moment is a smooth jazz little big band chart arranged by Bill Fulton. Featuring a lyrical soprano sax lead, the arrangement combines expressive melodic writing with the full sound of an eight-piece jazz ensemble. It was recorded for Fulton’s 2009 album About 12:00am, with Eric Marienthal featured on soprano sax.

About This Smooth Jazz Little Big Band Chart

This arrangement brings a polished contemporary jazz sound to the little big band format. The four-horn section consists of alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, and trombone. Guitar, piano or keyboard, bass, and drums complete the rhythm section. Together, these instruments create a full ensemble sound without requiring a traditional big band.

The soprano sax is an important part of the character of Girl of the Moment. Its warm melodic sound gives the piece an expressive quality. Meanwhile, the supporting horns add color and depth around the melody. As a result, the chart works especially well for ensembles that want a sophisticated smooth jazz selection in their program.

Girl of the Moment and About 12:00am

Girl of the Moment appears on Bill Fulton’s 2009 album About 12:00am. The recording features Eric Marienthal on soprano sax, bringing an expressive voice to the melody and solo passages. The album also includes several other Fulton arrangements and compositions written for a compact jazz ensemble.

You can hear music from About 12:00am on the Bill Fulton audio page. In addition, you can browse more little big band arrangements and charts for related ensemble music.

Instrumentation for This Little Big Band Arrangement

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

This instrumentation provides the color and punch of a horn section while remaining practical for a smaller ensemble. Therefore, the arrangement can be a useful choice for professional groups, college jazz ensembles, and other bands working with a compact horn section.

A Smooth Jazz Arrangement for Eight-Piece Ensemble

The combination of melodic horn writing and rhythm-section support gives Girl of the Moment its smooth jazz character. At the same time, the arrangement leaves room for expressive playing rather than relying only on dense ensemble passages. Consequently, the chart offers contrast for programs that include swing, funk, Latin, or more traditional big band material.

For more information about jazz arranging and Bill Fulton’s other work, visit Bill Fulton’s music compositions and arrangements. You can also explore jazz recordings and artist credits at AllMusic.

Instrumentation:

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

Genre: smooth jazz