Black Cow - Walter Becker (J.Higgins)

"Black Cow - Walter Becker (J.Higgins)" is an arranged big-band edition credited to original composer Walter Becker with the arrangement by John Higgins. The published entry is documented as 44 pages and is scored for a full big band. Style is not specified in the catalog metadata. Difficulty is listed as medium. Documented contents show individual parts are confirmed and the set includes 17 distinct parts: Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax 1, Tenor Sax 2, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1–4, Trombone 1–4, Piano, Bass, Drums and Guitar. The conductor score is not confirmed in the available metadata and should be verified separately when planning rehearsals or performances. The 44-page length indicates a complete arranged setting rather than a short reduction, but no information about key, tempo, duration, featured solos, or voicings is provided in the catalog entry. Practical catalog context: use this record to confirm ensemble fit and reading level for medium-level big bands that require full, labeled parts. Confirm score availability with the rights holder if a conductor score is required. The metadata is sufficient for instrumentation matching and rehearsal staffing but does not supply performance specifics. Medium difficulty, scored for Big Band with 17 individual parts confirmed. Conductor score status is not confirmed and should be checked before rehearsal. The parts roster covers saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones, piano, bass, drums and guitar; use this information for section assignments and staffing. Q: Who arranged this edition? A: John Higgins is credited as the arranger in the verified metadata. Q: Who composed the original piece? A: Walter Becker is credited as the original composer in the verified metadata. Q: Does the publication include a conductor score and parts? A: Individual parts are confirmed; the conductor score is not confirmed in the provided metadata. Verify conductor-score availability separately. Q: What instruments/parts are included? A: The confirmed instrument parts are: 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, Trombone 4, Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar.