Airegin (M.Abene)

“Airegin (M.Abene)” is a big band arrangement credited to arranger Michael Abene, with Sonny Rollins listed as the original composer. The catalog record identifies the ensemble as Big Band and the difficulty as advanced. Style is not specified in the verified metadata, so this listing avoids assigning a stylistic category beyond the documented ensemble format. The arrangement is cataloged at 94 pages and includes a confirmed conductor score together with confirmed individual parts. The listed instrumentation covers a full large-ensemble setup: Alto Saxophones 1 and 2; Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2; Baritone Saxophone; Trumpets 1–4; Solo Trumpet; Trombones 1–4; Piano; Bass; and Drum Set. This provides a clear reference for directors, librarians, and players checking part coverage before rehearsal. For working musicians, the record is useful as a straightforward specification of what is supplied and who is expected to perform it. The separate conductor score supports ensemble direction, while the individual parts correspond to the seventeen listed instruments or sections. Because the arrangement is marked advanced, it is best cataloged for ensembles prepared to work from advanced-level big band material. No additional claims are made here about key, tempo, duration, featured solo content, historical context, or arranging approach, as those details are not included in the verified metadata. This is an advanced Big Band arrangement with a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts. The catalog lists seventeen instruments or parts: Alto Saxophones 1–2, Tenor Saxophones 1–2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Solo Trumpet, Trombones 1–4, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set. The complete cataloged length is 94 pages. Q: Who arranged “Airegin (M.Abene)”? (The title is shown as “Airegin (M.Abene)”.) A: The arranger is Michael Abene, and Sonny Rollins is listed as the original composer. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What difficulty level is listed? A: The cataloged difficulty is advanced. Q: What materials and instrumentation are included? A: The 94-page arrangement includes a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts for seventeen listed instruments or parts, including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, piano, bass, and drum set.