Angel Eyes (Ray Brown)

Elevate your big band’s repertoire with this exceptional arrangement of "Angel Eyes (Ray Brown)" for Big Band, arranged by Ray Brown. This classic jazz standard, a cornerstone of the jazz canon, is presented here in a medium difficulty setting, making it accessible for both advanced high school and collegiate ensembles, as well as professional big bands. The arrangement captures the song's signature melancholic yet swinging character, ideal for setting a sophisticated mood at concerts, jazz festivals, or evening galas. This 44-page sheet music package includes both a full score and individual parts for a standard big band instrumentation: Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums. The arrangement features a captivating trumpet solo, providing an excellent feature opportunity for your lead trumpet player. Expect lush harmonic voicings characteristic of the big band era, with a focus on smooth ensemble blend and dynamic contrasts that build throughout the piece.