Ballad For Benny (O.Nelson)

“Ballad For Benny (O.Nelson)” is a big band sheet music arrangement credited to Oliver Nelson as both arranger and original composer. The catalog record does not specify a style, so this entry presents the work without assigning an additional stylistic label. The arrangement is documented at medium difficulty and is supplied as a 28-page set for big band performance and preparation. A conductor score is confirmed, along with individual parts for the listed ensemble instrumentation. The available parts cover Clarinet; Alto Saxophones 1 and 2; Tenor Saxophone 2; Baritone Saxophone; Trumpets 1, 2, and 3; Flugelhorns 1 and 2; Trombones 1 through 4; Piano; Guitar; Bass; and Drum Set. This instrumentation provides the practical information needed to identify the scoring and organize the ensemble’s materials before rehearsal. Because no further details are verified in the catalog metadata, this description does not assign a composition date, performance history, tempo, key, featured solo role, or other musical characteristics. The title, creator credits, ensemble designation, page count, confirmed score and parts, difficulty level, and instrument list are the documented reference points for this arrangement. This is a medium-difficulty Big Band arrangement with a confirmed conductor score and individual parts. The documented instrumentation includes Clarinet; Alto Saxophones 1 and 2; Tenor Saxophone 2; Baritone Saxophone; Trumpets 1–3; Flugelhorns 1–2; Trombones 1–4; Piano; Guitar; Bass; and Drum Set. The catalog does not specify a style or additional performance details. Q: Who is credited for “Ballad For Benny (O.Nelson)”? A: The arranger and original composer are both credited as Oliver Nelson. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: The arrangement is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What difficulty level is listed? A: The cataloged difficulty is medium. Q: What materials and instrumentation are documented? A: The set is 28 pages and includes a confirmed conductor score plus confirmed individual parts for the listed instruments.