Donna Lee

Jazz Big Band Arrangement. Full Score, Reed 1: Clarinet/Alto Saxophone, Reed 2: Clarinet/Alto Saxophone, Reed 3: Clarinet/Tenor Saxophone, Reed 4: Tenor Saxophone, Reed 5: Baritone Saxophone, 3 Trumpets, 2 Horns in F, 2 Trombones, Tuba, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Trumpet 4 (Alt Part for Horn 1), Trombone 3 (Alt Part for Horn 2)

This bebop classic was arranged by Gil Evans for the Claude Thornhill band in 1947. This forward-thinking arrangement helped establish Gil as one of the most original voices in big band composition and arranging in the 1940s. This arrangement features 5 reeds (3 double clarinet), 3 trumpets, 2 horns in F, 2 trombones, tuba, guitar, piano, bass, and drums. Included are alternate parts for the two horns (trumpet 4 and trombone 3). Ranges: Trumpet 1: to C6 Trombone 1: B4