Jazz Lines Publications
Gil Evans - Moon Dreams (Octet)
As recorded by Miles Davis
Arranged by Gil Evans

Here is Gil Evans' arrangement of the standard Moon Dreams engraved from the manuscript. This is a brilliant arrangement full of color and orchestral nuance.
This piece has been arranged for alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, horn in F, trombone, tuba, bass, drums. Is included a second trumpet part as an alternate for the horn part. And, a bass trombone would easily be able to play the tuba part in the event that you don't have that instrument at your disposal.

This piece features a brief baritone sax solo (as played by Gerry Mulligan) that has been written out in full.
This classic, Gil Evans' masterpiece arrangement re-defined jazz and popular music arranging and should be a part of every band's library.

Instrumentation:
1. Horn 1: Alto Saxophone
2. Horn 2: Baritone Saxophone
3. Horn 3: Trumpet
4. Horn 4: Horn in F (or Trumpet)
5. Horn 5: Trombone
6. Horn 6: Tuba (or Bass Trombone)
7. Bass
8. Drums

• Gil Evans & Orchestra - Live in Lugano DVD
• Gil Evans And His Orchestra DVD
• Miles Davis & Gil Evans Boplicity 
• Gil Evans Octet Moon Dreams