Catherine (B.Byers)

B. Byers' captivating big band arrangement of "Catherine" offers a sophisticated and engaging interpretation of Paul Mauriat's beloved jazz standard. This medium-difficulty chart is ideal for both educational and professional ensembles seeking a polished performance piece with broad appeal. Mauriat's original composition, known for its lyrical melodicism and smooth harmonic progressions, is reimagined here with rich, contemporary jazz voicings and dynamic section writing. The arrangement maintains a buoyant, medium-swing feel throughout, providing ample opportunity for rhythmic precision and expressive phrasing from all sections. It features intricate interplay between the saxophones, trumpets, and trombones, showcasing the full spectrum of a modern big band. The arrangement includes a full conductor's score and individual parts for a standard 5-4-4-4 big band instrumentation: Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone 1, Tenor Saxophone 2, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Trombone 3, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums.