Black Nile (M.Holmquist)

“Black Nile (M.Holmquist)” is a big band arrangement credited to arranger Mats Holmquist, with original composition credited to Wayne Shorter. The catalog record identifies the ensemble as Big Band and lists the style as not specified, so no additional stylistic classification is included here. This edition is documented as 101 pages and includes a confirmed conductor score together with confirmed individual parts. The instrumentation covers a full large-ensemble setup: Alto Saxophones 1 and 2, Tenor Saxophones 1 and 2, Baritone Saxophone, five Trumpet parts, four Trombone parts, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set. The title and credits provide the primary work identification, while the listed instrumentation gives performers and ensemble personnel a clear view of the required chairs. Because the arrangement is cataloged as advanced, it is suited to musicians and ensembles prepared to work from a demanding big band score and complete part set. This entry is intended to help directors, librarians, and players confirm the work’s credited creators, format, page count, ensemble type, and available instrumentation before assigning or preparing the music. No composition date, performance history, key, tempo, duration, featured solo information, or other musical details are specified in the verified metadata. This is an advanced Big Band arrangement with a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts. The listed instrumentation includes Alto Saxophones 1–2, Tenor Saxophones 1–2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpets 1–5, Trombones 1–4, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drum Set. The catalog does not specify a style. Q: Who arranged and composed “Black Nile (M.Holmquist)”? A: The arranger is Mats Holmquist, and the original composer is Wayne Shorter. Q: What ensemble is this arrangement written for? A: It is cataloged for Big Band. Q: What materials are included? A: The catalog lists 101 pages, with a confirmed conductor score and confirmed individual parts. Q: What difficulty and instrumentation are listed? A: The arrangement is rated advanced and lists 18 instruments or parts, including saxophones, five trumpets, four trombones, guitar, piano, bass, and drum set.