On Green Dolphin Street little big band arrangement (6 horns)

Description

Green Dolphin Street 6 horn chart is Bill Fulton’s little big band arrangement of the enduring jazz standard “On Green Dolphin Street.” Written for six horns and rhythm section, this version brings a full ensemble sound to a more compact instrumentation. As a result, it is well suited to professional groups, college ensembles, and other bands looking for substantial jazz writing without traditional full big band instrumentation.

Green Dolphin Street 6 Horn Chart for Little Big Band

“On Green Dolphin Street” has long been a favorite vehicle for jazz improvisation. In this arrangement, Bill Fulton builds on that tradition while giving the horn section an important role throughout the chart. The six-horn scoring creates enough range and harmonic depth for strong ensemble passages. At the same time, the smaller format allows the individual voices to remain clear.

The arrangement combines ensemble writing with space for the rhythm section to shape the feel. Therefore, the music can sound substantial without becoming overly dense. The result is a flexible little big band chart that retains the character of the familiar standard while presenting it through Fulton’s own arranging approach.

A Compact Alternative to Full Big Band

Six horns provide an effective middle ground between a small jazz group and a conventional big band. Because there are fewer players, each horn contributes significantly to the overall texture. However, the additional voices also allow for richer voicings, counterlines, and ensemble colors than a typical small-group arrangement.

This Green Dolphin Street 6 horn chart is especially useful for ensembles that want a polished horn-section sound with more manageable personnel requirements. In addition, the instrumentation makes the arrangement practical for concerts, jazz festivals, club performances, and educational settings.

About “On Green Dolphin Street”

“On Green Dolphin Street” was composed by Bronisław Kaper with lyrics by Ned Washington. Since its introduction, the song has become part of the standard jazz repertoire and has been interpreted by generations of major jazz musicians. You can learn more about the history of “On Green Dolphin Street”.

More Arrangements by Bill Fulton

If you are looking for additional ensemble music, explore Bill Fulton’s little big band arrangements and charts. You can also browse the big band arrangements and charts for music written for larger jazz ensembles.

Bill Fulton is a professional composer, arranger, orchestrator, and pianist with decades of experience writing for jazz ensembles, orchestras, recording sessions, television, and live performance. His arrangements emphasize strong ensemble writing, musical detail, and practical parts for working musicians.

Instrumentation:

• Alto sax
• Tenor sax
• Baritone sax
• 2 Trumpets
• Trombone
• Guitar
• Piano/Keyboard
• Bass
• Drums

Genre: jazz