Details
Summary
- Ensembles:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Genres:
- Blues 20th Century Standards
- Composers:
- Sy Oliver
- Publishers:
- George Willson
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Advanced
- Artist:
- Sy Oliver
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 47
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.1528503
Composed by Sy Oliver. Arranged by George Willson. This edition: pdf, streaming. 20th Century, Blues, Jazz, Standards. 47 pages. George Willson #1101898. Published by George Willson (A0.1528503).Swing into classic territory with this accessible big band arrangement of Sy Oliver’s “Opus One.” Carefully reworked for the casual, once-a-week jazz band, this version keeps all the infectious energy and toe-tapping drive of the original while making it far more playable for modern ensembles. Clarinet lines have been smartly moved into the saxes and trumpets, keys shifted from sharps to flats for smoother reading, and that out of place 16th-note deal in the saxes near the end was excised. Section chords have been adjusted for balance and warmth, bringing the music down from the rafters and into a comfortable, swinging pocket. The result is a chart that still swings hard, sounds authentic, and lets every section shine without the stress. Perfect for community bands, school groups, or anyone looking to capture that vintage big band sound without breaking a sweat, this “Opus One” is pure swing fun — made playable for real-world musicians.
The included YouTube link is for a concert in which the piece was played.
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- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Artists:
- Sy Oliver
- Ensemble:
- Jazz Ensemble
- Publisher:
- George Willson