Black Coffee (P.Murtha)

“Black Coffee (P.Murtha)” is a big band sheet music arrangement credited to arranger Paul Murtha, with Sonny Burke listed as the original composer. The catalog metadata does not specify a style, so this entry focuses on the documented scoring and materials rather than assigning a stylistic description. The arrangement is rated medium difficulty and is presented for a 17-part big band instrumentation: Alto Saxophones 1 and 2, Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Guitar. The listed instrumentation provides coverage for a standard saxophone, brass, and rhythm-section setup as identified in the catalog record. The edition comprises 43 pages, and individual parts are confirmed as included. A conductor score has not been confirmed in the available metadata, so this listing does not represent one as included. For librarians, educators, ensemble directors, and performers, the entry offers a concise reference to the credited creators, ensemble format, page count, difficulty level, and documented parts. Use the instrument list to check compatibility with your personnel before programming or assigning the arrangement. This arrangement is rated medium difficulty and is scored for big band. The documented instrumentation includes five saxophone parts, four trumpet parts, four trombone parts, and Piano, Bass, Drums, and Guitar. The catalog record confirms individual parts and lists 43 pages. A conductor score is not confirmed, so performers and directors should rely only on the documented parts information when planning materials. Q: Who arranged “Black Coffee (P.Murtha)”? A: The arranger is Paul Murtha. Q: Who is credited as the original composer? A: Sonny Burke is listed as the original composer. Q: What ensemble and instrumentation are documented? A: It is scored for big band with 17 listed instruments or parts: Alto Sax 1–2, Tenor Sax 1–2, Baritone Sax, Trumpets 1–4, Trombones 1–4, Piano, Bass, Drums, and Guitar. Q: What are the documented contents and difficulty? A: The arrangement is rated medium difficulty, has 43 pages, and confirmed individual parts are included. A conductor score has not been confirmed.