Maynard Ferguson - Whisper Not (Big Band)

Publisher : Sierra Music
Maynard Ferguson - Whisper Not (original ensemble)
Composed by Benny Golson
Arranged by Michael Abene
Difficulty Level : Grade 4

The Maynard Ferguson Band recorded this on their "Come Blow Your Horn" LP. The chart is an excellent example of Abene's very musical approach to this great Benny Golson jazz standard.
Very reasonable ranges throughout.
Printed as originally scored (4-4-2-3), but including extra parts for a standard 5-4-4-4 instrumentation

Original Instrumentation:
Full Score
1st Eb Alto Sax (Solo)
2nd Eb Alto Sax (opt.)
1rs Bb Tenor Sax (Solo)
2nd Bb Tenor Sax (Solo)
Eb Baritone Sax
1st Bb Trumpet /Flugelhorn
2nd Bb Trumpet/Flugelhorn
3rd Bb Trumpet/Flugelhorn
4th Bb Trumpet (Solo)
1st Trombone
2nd Trombone
3rd Trombone (opt.)
4th Trombone (opt.)
Piano
Bass
Drums

See the Music



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